If, like us, you enjoyed the first season of Netflix’s Devil May Cry but are unfamiliar with the games’ lore, the cliffhanger that it ended on could be a tad confusing. There’s a lot to unpack after Dante’s latest adventures ended with a rather unfortunate twist for the wise-cracking demon hunter. That’s where we come in.

Spoiler WarningsBe aware that this article dives deep into the season’s ending. You may want to come back after you have watched the final episode of Devil May Cry. The Party’s Just Getting Started in Devil May Cry

Although Dante was able to thwart Mr. Rabbit’s plans to merge the human world with Makai, thereby bringing about the end of human civilization, things don’t exactly end as planned for him. Despite Lady begrudgingly acknowledging his ability to keep his demonic side in check, her loyalties still lie with Darkcom,...