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They really did burn it all down.
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Applebys Rachel, though, was the one to light the fuse.
Below, Appleby talks Rachels makeover, the series finales biggest moments, and saying goodbye to the show.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with that final scene, of the mansion burning up in flames.
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What was your reaction when you read that in the script?
Theres no way you could come back from that.
And I kind of liked that the last line was like, We can do better.
[It] left a lot to the imagination.
I liked that, and at least they were together in a way that felt safe.
But with those two, you never really know.
Right, theyve been through so many ups and downs throughout the seasons.
Like, not letting her burn her life down in that way.
I felt for Rachel, because shes really trying to do the right thing.
Does it feel unfair?
Rachel was so ready to turn herself in and now she cant.
Is she going to have to live with all that guilt?
At least Rachel had rejected Tommy (Francois Arnaud) anyway.
She was having apartnerin that sense.
Im so amazed they did that.
But it was definitely the waythischaracter found a way to, again, attempt to make things right.
[Pauses] Yeah.
[Pauses] What did you think when you watched it?
I was certainly shocked, at the scene itself and at Rachels expression.
She just looks so devilishly delighted at setting up a near-rape.Yeah, and she was dressed so innocently.
I put a little black bow in her hair.
You never see her look like that.
She was just looking sotogether.
Oh, that little black bow,youmade that addition to her look?
What was it like leaning into such a new look and identity?
And I was kind of like, What are we trying to say with it?
Lets just make her blonde.
With this being the final season, do you feel satisfied with where Rachel ends up?
I felt like we really got to see her evolve.
What was your last day on set like?
Did you take anything with you?Yeah, I did.
I really just like looking at it now.
So whats next for you?
[Laughs] Im so excited.
And is there anything else you want to add?Just thanks everybody for watching.
Im so glad this show hit a cultural nerve.
Weve been able to tell a great story.
UnREALseason 4 is now streaming on Hulu.
