The ending of ‘Cape Fear’ explained: does Max Cady survive?

Javier Bardem and Amy Adams lead the cast of psychological thriller series Cape Fear. Based on the novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald, the series follows Max Cady, who sets out for revenge against lawyer Anna Bowden after being released from prison. READ MORE: ‘Cape Fear’ review: psych-thriller reimagining sticks closer to book than Scorsese’s classic The Executioners has previously received two film adaptations; a 1962 film starring Gregory Peck, and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 thriller led by Robert De Niro. Other cast members in the series include Patrick Wilson, Joe Anders, Lily Collias, CCH Pounder, Malia Pyles, Jamie Hector, Anna Baryshnikov and Juliette Lewis. All ten episodes of Cape Fear are available to stream on Apple TV. What happens at the end of Cape Fear? Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson in ‘Cape Fear’ CREDIT: Apple TV In the final episode, Max Cady (Javier Bardem) breaks into the Bowden family home and takes everyone hostage, including teenagers Zack (Joe Anders) and Natalie (Lily Collias). He sets up a mock “trial” against lawyer couple Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom (Patrick Wilson), who colluded against him to have him sent to prison for the murder of his pregnant wife...