Mickey 17
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Mickey 17!
This spells certain death for Mickey 17, with the Nilfheim community having to decide what to do next.
Bythe end ofMickey 17, things have escalated to a dangerous level.
Upon Marshall’s death,Nasha is promoted to a powerful political position on Nilfheim.
Thus, Mickey and Nasha take this opportunity to put an end to the expendable program.
Since Mickey 18 died shortly before this, Mickey 17 is left as the last remaining Mickey.
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Thus, when Mickey 17 inevitably does die, his death will remain permanent.
Can The Creepers Actually Kill All Of Humanity?
Or Were They Bluffing?
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During this conversation, Mickey 17 learns that the creepers can’t actually kill all of humanity.
The frequency threat was a bluff, with them being mostly harmless.
However, this threat is exactly what they needed to save their species.
As the film explains, Kenneth Marshall is a popular politician who lost an election.
Upon arriving, Marshall wants Nilfheim to be entirely for humans.
What Mickey 17’s Dream Sequence Actually Means
Does Kenneth Marshall Actually Come Back?
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Near the end of the film, Mickey 17 has a dream that the expendable printer is back.
He sees Ylfa there, with her telling Mickey to try a new sauce.
Then,Ylfa begins printing another version of Marshall, with him seemingly coming back to life.
Although this is a dream sequence, the audience isn’t aware of this as it is occurring.
This is key toMickey 17’s political commentary.
Does Mickey 17 Set Up The Sequel Book, Antimatter Blues?
Ashton also wrote the 2023 novelAntimatter Blues, which takes place two years after the events ofMickey 7.
While the film is a comedy, there are a lot of layers toMickey 17upon further inspection.
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