Stuff I liked about the ending (spoiler alert)
The cult members run away, leaving the ending sufficiently ambiguous and imperfect.
Alex gets promoted and the corrupt officials take early retirement rather than continue to fight the bad fight.
Sheriff Wilkins’ dog finds a new human to love.
The motherless Mathis family members choose strength and kindness as their way forward.
Minister for ecological awareness. :-)
Peter gets his insurance money.
Yes, it’s Summer of Fear, but that’s okay because Mae is really good at it.