The Season 3 finale of The Way Home delivered a major twist that has fans eagerly awaiting what’s to come in Season 4. The mystery surrounding a baby left by a pond, introduced at the beginning of the season, was finally unraveled in the last episode. Viewers learned that the baby was none other than Elliot (played by Evan Williams) as an infant, left by his time-traveling mother in a poignant and mysterious scene.
Elliot’s mother, who was seen jumping into the frigid waters with a mysterious male Landry figure—whose identity remains a puzzle—left the child at the pond, but the question of why she did so and her connection to the Landry family remains unresolved. This twist opens up new storylines to explore in the upcoming season, especially as Kat (Chyler Leigh) and Elliot begin to investigate the pond’s significance to Elliot’s family.
In a major announcement just before the finale aired, Hallmark confirmed the show’s renewal for Season 4, ensuring that answers will come in the next chapter.
But Elliot isn’t the only character with unresolved questions. Del (Andie MacDowell) will be busy searching for Jacob (Spencer Macpherson), who disappeared after a confrontation with Lewis Goodwin (Philip Riccio). The tension between the characters escalates as Del discovers that her boyfriend, Sam (Rob Stewart), has known much more about Jacob’s time-traveling experiences than he let on. The finale also revealed that Sam shares a deeper connection to the pond, an exciting reveal for viewers.
As much of the season focused on family, love, and complicated relationships, Kat and Elliot’s dynamic takes a new turn in the finale. Their relationship, which had started with intense passion, has gone through significant growing pains. The finale offered a key moment where they come to terms with their evolving identities and the reality that their past love cannot define their future together. It’s a turning point, marking a potential for growth, and both characters realize they need to focus on who they are now rather than who they were in 1999.
Meanwhile, Del takes a significant step when she finally jumps into the pond herself. Her emotional return to the 1970s provided her with a rare, tender moment of closure, which changed her perspective on the pond. Once a symbol of loss, the pond now becomes a potential vessel for healing, giving Del the chance to see loved ones she thought lost forever.
Colton (Jefferson Brown), whose time-traveling adventures have been central to the storyline, also had his narrative further explored. In the finale, viewers saw his past decisions unravel, confirming some long-held theories while leaving room for more mystery. Kat gains insight into Colton’s true feelings for her, which offers her the closure she desperately needed. As Season 4 looms, questions about Colton’s ultimate fate and his impact on the time-traveling lore of the show remain open-ended, ensuring that his story isn’t fully closed.
The season also sheds light on Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow), whose journey through time has been complicated by the mysterious KC Goodwin (Vaughan Murrae). While KC’s identity remains clouded, it is revealed that she is not Alice’s daughter, a revelation that clears the slate for Alice’s future choices. It’s a significant step for Alice, who had struggled with doubts about her own future.
Lastly, the finale brought a new twist to the ongoing feud between the Goodwin and Landry families. Susannah’s will, which leaves Lingermore to the Landrys, raises questions about the feud’s future and how it will play out in Season 4. With Louis Goodwin already aware of the will’s existence, this plotline promises to bring more drama to the already tense family dynamics.As the finale wrapped up numerous storylines, it also opened the door for even more intrigue. From time-travel revelations to emotional closures, The Way Home delivered a rollercoaster of twists, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. With Season 4 now confirmed, viewers can look forward to more deep dives into the mystery of the pond, the tangled relationships, and the enigmatic characters who continue to define this beloved drama.