Pushing Daisies is a cult traditional that individuals nonetheless can’t get sufficient of virtually 16 years after it was abruptly canceled in 2009. Created by Brian Fuller, the romantic darkish comedy starred Lee Tempo, who was solid in The Hobbit due to Pushing Daisies. Lee performs Ned, a pie maker with the flexibility to convey lifeless issues again to life with a single contact, just for them to die once more ceaselessly with a second one. When he brings again the love of his life, Charlotte “Chuck” Charles (Anna Friel), he chooses to maintain her round and endure the cosmic penalties.

Certainly one of my favourite visually pleasing darkish comedies, Pushing Daisies regrettably left many unresolved plotlines when it was taken off the air. Regardless of Fuller’s many makes an attempt to convey again the collection in one other type, together with pitching the concept of a Pushing Daisies stage musical, the collection has but to be introduced again from the lifeless. Possibly in the future we’ll get to see a revival of the vastly underrated present, however till then, there are nonetheless many questions that preserve me awake at night time.

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Will Ned And Chuck Ever Be In a position To Contact?

Pushing Daisies Doubtless Would Have Discovered A Loophole

A part of the appeal and romance of Pushing Daisies is that the 2 leads, Ned and Chuck, are unable to the touch, since Ned’s unusual supernatural potential that introduced Chuck again to life would additionally finish her life in the event that they contact once more. The 2 younger lovers discover artistic methods to precise their affection with out truly touching each other, besides, the eagerness to see these two lovebirds with the ability to bodily consummate their romance grew to become one of many collection’ most anticipated issues to resolve.

Although their incapacity to the touch each other is a significant a part of the present’s attraction, I can’t assist however surprise if the continuation of Pushing Daisies would have one way or the other discovered a approach to make it occur. Possibly the writers might have executed an episode the place Ned’s potential disappears for a day. Or possibly they might have realized extra about it and probably discovered a treatment. For the reason that origin and reason for Ned’s powers are a thriller, it could be straightforward to make one thing as much as permit Chuck and Ned to lastly maintain arms, on the very least.

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How Do The Aunts React To Chuck Being Alive?

They’re Reunited In The Season 2 Finale

Aunts Lily (Swoozie Kurtz) and Vivian (Ellen Greene) have been previously famend synchronized swimmers, often called the Darling Mermaid Darlings, earlier than they grew to become recluses following an accident through which Lily misplaced her eye. Simply once they have been contemplating making their massive comeback, Chuck was murdered whereas on a cruise ship, inflicting them to revert again to their hermit-like methods.

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The Pushing Daisies season 1 finale dropped a bombshell when Lily revealed a deeply-held secret to Olive — she will not be Chuck’s aunt, however her mom. Olive spills the beans to Chuck in season 2, making her all of the extra decided to see Lily regardless of Ned’s insistence that she stay hidden. Ned lastly provides in to Chuck’s needs within the season 2 finale, “Kerplunk,” once they ring the doorbell of the aunts’ home, and Lily and Vivian are shocked to seek out Chuck alive and nicely on their doorstep.

Sadly, we by no means bought to see how Chuck’s reunion along with her beloved Aunt Vivian and mom Lily would occur, because the collection was canceled after that. In addition to mom and daughter lastly being collectively once more, there’s nonetheless far more to resolve as nicely — equivalent to Lily confessing to Vivian that she had an affair along with her fiancé, Charles Charles. Maybe one other season of Pushing Daisies would have helped to resolve these dangling points, however now we’ll by no means know.

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No matter Occurred To Alfredo, Olive’s True Soulmate?

Olive Deserved A Second Probability With Him

The perfect (and solely) waitress on the Pie Gap, Olive Snook (Kristin Chenoweth), is desperately in love with Ned, and although her love is unrequited, she doesn’t quit hope that he’ll in the future come round. The ending of Pushing Daisies has Olive lastly shifting on from Ned and settling down along with her new beau, taxidermist Randy Mann, performed by David Arquette.

Whereas I used to be joyful that Olive was capable of finding love with somebody new, I imagine that she made the mistaken alternative, and that her real love was truly Alfredo Aldarisio (Raúl Esparza) from season 1. A homeopathic drugs salesman, Alfredo fell in love with Olive the second they met. Sadly, she was too hung up on Ned to see her good match proper in entrance of her. In “Bitter Sweets,” Alfredo tells Olive that he will likely be leaving city for his job, and certain received’t return. It wasn’t till he was gone for good that Olive lastly realized what she’d misplaced.

Actually, I used to be by no means a fan of Arquette’s character, who was far too dopey for my style, and I couldn’t assist however maintain on to hope that Alfredo would in the future return. A 3rd season of Pushing Daisies would haven’t solely been the right alternative to see Alfredo once more, however for Olive to appreciate that he’s the one she was meant to be with.

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Will Emerson Cod Set up A Relationship With His Daughter?

She Seemingly Confirmed Up At His Workplace In The Season 2 Finale

Non-public Investigator Emerson Cod (Chi McBride) seemingly solely cares about one factor — chilly arduous money. But as Pushing Daisies goes into its second season, we finally study that Emerson does have a tender spot within the type of a long-lost daughter named Penny. Emerson’s ex had left him years earlier than, taking their daughter along with her with out leaving a hint, and he’s been looking for her ever since.

Within the episode “Water & Energy,” Penny’s mom, Nina Robinson, hires Emerson to clear her of a homicide, and in return, she’s going to permit him to see Penny. Ultimately, Nina fools Emerson into believing that Penny is ready for him within the backseat of his automobile, just for him to discover a dummy dressed up as his daughter. Nina then drives away, as 12-year-old Penny waves at Emerson from the window with a smile.

Nina didn’t precisely return on her promise, however evidently Emerson will get his probability to satisfy Penny within the season 2 finale, “Kerplunk,” when a silhouette of a bit of lady is proven on the door of Emerson’s workplace. Frustratingly, we by no means bought to see Emerson and his daughter again collectively once more. Personally, I might like to have seen Penny be part of her dad on a case or two as his “lil gumshoe.”

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Will Oscar Vibenius Ever Study Chuck’s Secret?

He Was On The Method To Sniffing It Out

Pushing Daisies featured a number of unbelievable visitor stars, together with the late, nice Paul Reubens as Oscar Vibenius, one of many comedic actor’s greatest roles aside from Pee-Wee Herman. Launched in “Odor of Success,” Oscar is an olfactory knowledgeable who excels within the science of smells — significantly dangerous ones. He turns into fascinated with the pure musk of Chuck and Digby, who share an analogous perfume as a result of them each being introduced again from the lifeless.

Having by no means smelled something like them earlier than, Oscar turns into obsessive about discovering out why Chuck smells so distinctive, and asks her for a chunk of her hair to conduct experiments. He suspects that Chuck is hiding a darkish secret, and warns her that he’ll discover out what it’s, both with or with out her assist. After wavering forwards and backwards on her choice, Chuck decides to not acquiesce to Oscar’s request, and he’s pressured to accept a few of Digby’s fur shavings as an alternative.

With the cancelation of Pushing Daisies, the query stays: will Oscar ever uncover Chuck’s secret? If he does, what’s going to he do with it? The doable repercussions are a bit daunting, however sadly, they’ll have to stay a thriller.

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Who Is Ned’s Father, And What Is He Hiding?

The Man Will Stay An Enigma

The information are these: Ned’s father left him at boarding faculty when Ned was 9 years outdated. He then went on to marry one other girl, with whom he had twin boys. Ned was left traumatized, and 20 years later, he nonetheless hadn’t seen or heard from his father. Nonetheless, season 2 of Pushing Daisies hints that he’s nearer than Ned realizes. He saves the lives of Olive and Ned in “The Norwegians,” and finds different methods to assist his son whereas hiding within the shadows.

Additionally throughout season 2, we’re launched to Dwight Dixton, a shifty drifter who was at one time in cahoots with Chuck’s father, Charles Charles, and Ned’s dad. The three of them have been members of the Blue Berets, but it’s hinted that they have been additionally secret brokers. Every of them had a pocket watch with their initials engraved on it, which, when introduced collectively, would apparently reveal some earth-shattering secret. Sadly, this secret would by no means be revealed as a result of present’s premature cancellation.

There are lots of questions on Ned’s dad that the present was by no means in a position to reply. Why did he depart Ned at boarding faculty? Was he attempting to guard his son from one thing harmful? In that case, why would he have a second household solely to depart them as nicely? And what was the cope with the watches? Sadly, regardless of Brian Fuller’s many makes an attempt to make a Pushing Daisies revival that may reply these burning questions, we’re nonetheless left in the dead of night.