Netflix’s German sci-fi thriller, The Signal, takes viewers on a thrilling ride that ultimately delivers a message of unity rather than a definitive alien encounter.
The story centers around astronaut Paula’s experience aboard the International Space Station (ISS). She picks up a haunting “Hello” that sparks a mystery. Was it a message from extraterrestrials, or something else entirely?
The plot thickens with the involvement of the Skovgaard Corporation, fixated on profiting from alien contact. Meanwhile, Paula’s husband Sven and their son Charlie race against time to decipher the message’s origin using a cryptic clue Paula left behind.
Who sent it back?
As the suspense builds, everyone awaits a grand alien arrival in the desert. However, the series throws a twist: the object that crashes is not a spaceship, but the very same Voyager 1 probe originally launched by NASA. The probe’s unexpected return leaves everyone wondering – who sent it back?
The show’s ending montage features news reports grappling with this question. While the answer remains a mystery, the implication is clear: humanity needs to unite. The returned probe serves as a powerful reminder that facing the unknown is best done together.
The Signal’s brilliance lies in its ambiguity. Did aliens send the probe back? Was it a message from our own future? The open ending allows viewers to ponder the vastness of space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, while urging us to focus on human unity in the face of the unknown.
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