In 2021, the characters' lives are still impacted by their experiences in the wilderness. Shauna (played by Melanie Lynskey) struggles with her marriage, while Natalie (played by Julie Massaro) tries to cope with her past trauma.
Nat sees a vision of the Antler Queen amidst the wreckage, suggesting that "the darkness" didn't stay in the woods but has been inside her all along. yellowjackets s02e05 dts