The Truman Show Ending, Explained

In 1998, The Truman Show introduced audiences to a concept that, in many ways, feels like a precursor to shows like Black Mirror. Long before the current state of reality TV, The Truman Show sparked several debates about society’s constant thirst for entertainment. The film touches themes such as existentialism, the invasion of privacy, media manipulation, philosophy, and religion. In a way, it can be interpreted as a prophecy of the social media age, where many people willingly share their every move. Throughout the movie, a meaningful question puzzles Truman and the audience, “How’s it going to end?” By the time the credits roll, many viewers are left questioning their own existence. While its ending remains one of the best in the genre, well, what exactly does everything mean?