Sam reacts by lunging at Alan and strangling him to death. In the aftermath, Sam shows signs of Alan’s lasting impact: he sends a farewell letter Alan wrote to his children and provides them with the location of Alan’s body. Key Character Arcs
Despite the progress, Sam refuses to release Alan, instead planning to keep him chained in the basement permanently to continue their "work". "The Patient" The Cantor's Husband(2022)
The finale resolves the psychological battle between Dr. Alan Strauss and his captor/patient, the serial killer Sam Fortner. Sam reacts by lunging at Alan and strangling him to death