Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as the beloved series, Call the Midwife, comes to a close after 15 incredible years! The final episode promises to be a tear-jerker, a celebration, and a bittersweet farewell all rolled into one.
But here's where it gets controversial... or at least, heart-wrenching. The much-loved character, Sister Monica Joan, played by the talented Judy Parfitt, is facing a serious health crisis. With kidney failure looming, it seems the 99-year-old nun's time at Nonnatus House is drawing to a close.
And this is the part most people miss: the show's creator, Heidi Thomas, has been dropping subtle hints all along. Remember when Sister Monica Joan, known for her sweet tooth, started turning down desserts? That was a big clue!
"Heidi is wrapping up an era," a source revealed. "This series will end with a birth, a wedding, and a funeral. It's going to be a fitting send-off for Sister Monica Joan."
Heidi herself admitted that writing the final episode was both "hard and beautiful." She added, "It brings an era to an end. Things will never be the same again."
Judy Parfitt, at 90, has been a part of this beloved BBC drama since its inception in 2012. And now, as the show takes a break for a couple of years, it's time for her character to say goodbye. But fear not, fans! There's more Call the Midwife on the way, including a wartime prequel series and a movie set in 1972 Australia.
In the meantime, fans are left to speculate and prepare for the inevitable. As one fan put it, "This episode is giving the beginning of the end energy." Another agreed, "Ready for Sister Monica Joan's death. Ready for the prequel."
So, what do you think? Are you ready for this emotional journey? Will you miss Sister Monica Joan as much as we will? Let us know in the comments!
