Plot summary
Concerned by Riley’s disappearance, Erin files a missing persons report with Hassan, who suspects Riley may have relapsed or committed suicide. During Good Friday mass, Paul delivers a sermon urging the congregation to prepare for war as soldiers in God’s army, disturbing Mildred, whose health and memory have greatly improved through Paul’s visits. Later that night, Riley asks Erin to accompany him offshore in a rowboat. Once far from the island, Riley explains that after the Angel attacked him, he recovered under Paul’s care. Paul then revealed that he is Monsignor Pruitt and that he has been mixing the Angel’s blood into communion wine to heal the island’s residents.
Horrified, Riley left farewell letters for his family and Pruitt before visiting Erin. He explains that he brought her onto the water to protect others from himself and confesses his love for her. At sunrise, Riley bursts into flames and burns to ashes in front of Erin, who screams in horror.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Midnight Mass (miniseries). Series, exact episode number and English title matched. Paragraphs formatted; references and illustrations omitted.