The final chapter of Netflix’s Karma wraps things up decently, concluding the central storyline and bringing satisfying closure to the character arcs—especially that of Ju-yeon, whose plight as a victim of sexual abuse was traumatic to say the least. Previously, the imposter, whose real name, Kim Beom-jun, is finally disclosed in the finale, was revealed to have orchestrated the arson incident and assumed Park Jae-yeong’s identity to escape from the clutches of the authorities. Dr. Lee Ju-yeon, who was subjected to sexual assault by Jae-yeong during her teenage years, vows revenge on him—remaining unaware that the real Jae-yeong is long dead.

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Did Ju-yeon kill Park Jae-yeong?

Karma’s finale begins with a flashback, as once again viewers are taken to the decrepit building, where a tied-up Park Jae-yeong is seen pleading to the imposter, Beom-jun, to spare his life—even promising a share of insurance money,...