Stockholm (Mónica) saves him by shooting Gandía in the back. It’s a role-reversal moment that saves Denver and gives Stockholm her “action hero” arc.

Let’s break down why everyone thought Denver was a goner, what actually happened, and how his survival changed the ending of the show.

And remember: “Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao…”

Jaime Lorente, who played Denver, has said in interviews that he initially thought his character should have died. But he came to appreciate the decision: “Denver is the heart of the gang. If he dies, the hope dies.”