‘Wynonna Earp’ 4×12 Review: “Old Souls”

Wynonna Earp‘s “Old Souls” is exactly what we wanted and needed from this show. Yes, we’re sad it’s over and it was crazy how in the first 10 minutes everything went to shit. But we couldn’t be happier for the journey that brought us here today. And we’re over the moon that Wayhaught, our dear Waverly and Nicole, finally got to say their “I do’s.”

We cried many times during “Old Souls.” Partially because it’s the end of an era. (Yes, I’m going to call Wynonna Earp an era.) We fought so hard for a season 5 and saying goodbye isn’t easy. It never is. Especially when you have a cast like Melanie Scrofano, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Tim Rozon, Varun Saranga, Martina Ortiz-Luis, and Greg Lawson.

We were moved to tears by the Wayhaught vows. Waverly poured her heart out to her shield in a way that felt like everything we’ve been dreaming about since Nicole and her locked eyes. And Nicole returned the favor to her angel and turned us into a blubbering mess that couldn’t see the screen because we were crying so much.

LGBTQ relationships are still few and far in between on TV. They’re even more rare when it comes to the length that a couple is together and if they even make it to the altar and get married. But Wayhaught made it. They made it and there was no sudden gotcha moment where something went wrong and danger destroyed them or killed them.

Wayhaught survived. They’ve survived and fought for each other this whole time. And this is their happy ending. Or beginning as this episode taught us. Just because the show is over doesn’t mean that their adventures are going to stop. They are bound to this land and each other until they’re “Old Souls” just like the episode is titled.

Another cry worthy moment was between Wynonna and Waverly. Wynonna has been worried about what married life means for her relationship with her sister (and in this episode what would happen if she left with Doc) and after she kind of put on the haunted dress and made a mess. “Old Souls” made sure to rectify that and make it so the love between them is unshakeable and everlasting.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t talk about Wynonna and Doc. We understand why Doc wanted to move on and why Wynonna wanted to stay. Both made sense. But what made even more sense, and why they persevered (besides Waverly not letting Wynonna stay for her) was because of the love they share and the risks they are willing to take for each other. That’s a love worth fighting for and we’re glad to see it come to this conclusion.

And then there’s Nedley and Nicole. We didn’t expect to bawl but here we are, wiping off more tears. They surprised us with their honesty, their love, and we wish that we would’ve seen more of them together in Wynonna Earp. Well, more than we already saw. And more is the perfect way to end this review.

We want more of Wynonna Earp. We want more of Waverly and Nicole. We want more of Wynonna and Doc. And we want more of Team Earp in general and every week for years to come. Why? Because this is our home; the Homestead and Purgatory. And wherever we go, we’ll hold a small bit of Wynonna Earp inside of us. So thank you Emily Andras and thank you Beau Smith.

You’ve changed us forever and there’s no going back.

104 Random Thoughts While Watching Wynonna Earp‘s “Old Souls”:

1. The Earp sisters freaking together for one of the last times. Cryingggg.
2. Currently eating vegan. The matrimonial icing is important.
3. Obsessed Wynonna trying to make sure the wedding is ok is super cute.
4. Cute Waverly and Nicole moment number one.
5. Omg Nicole’s hair looks fine.
6. Rachel and Nedley bonding is cute AF.
7. Never trust a magical and shimmering dress.
8. Please don’t try it on Wynonna.
9. She totally did didn’t she?
10. And it ain’t coming off!
11. Doc pointing out things that are obvious.
12. No, don’t bring liquids near the dress.
13. Awww Doc is doing a wedding speech.
14. Wyndoc flirting and touching of the hips. I’m dead. Dear Lord.
15. Wyatt Earp’s saddle. Waverly is so giving and kind.
16. Wynhaught are besties. It is known.
17. Quaint or taint.
18. Wyndoc are kind of wedding dress shopping.
19. “Ok, nobody cares.”
20. Look, she’s evil and all but she looks beautiful.
21. Where did Wynonna hide that gun?
22. “Hmmmmm lesbian wedding.”
23. Jeremy to the rescue by “flirting” with the cute caterer.
24. They’re so good. Haunted wedding dress.
25. “The second I saw you I had a feeling in my crotch.”
26. Doc really just belly flopped.
27. No, Wynonna. Don’t read the note.
28. Oh wait, the note deserved to be read.
29. Smart is hot and so is this Wayhaught investigative team up.
30. “I would fuck shit up. I might kill Nedley.”
31. Oh no Wynonna. Her voice broke.
32. Wyndoc nooooooo.
33. “I know you as sure as I know my own heart.”
34. PROVE HIM WRONG. FREE YOURSELF FROM PURGATORY.
35. Everybody wants to see this Jeremy.
36. “Imma make sand out of that witch.”
37. Jeremy deserves all the love in the world.
38. “Amazon Prime same day, baby.”
39. Yes on failure! You can survive.
40. Waverly to the rescue with the silk banner!!!
41. Awwww Wynonna. You can have that kind of love. You have it.
42. I need all the Wynonna and Waverly hugs because something is going on in Wynonna’s pretty little brain and it’s going to change everything.
43. Nicole looks beautiful in that suit.
44. Nervous Nicole is the cutest Nicole.
45. Nicole, yes he will walk beside you. Crying.
46. This song. Need the name. Now.
47. “There’s nothing I won’t sacrifice…”
48. THE MOMENT HAS COME!
49. “I’LL LEAD THE WAY. I WILL WALK YOU HOME.”
50. Forehead touches.
51. “Haught as hell.”
52. They look absolutely stunning and magical.
53. “My beautiful angel.” Crying.
54. SOMEONE SEDATE ME.
55. “Nicole, I thank godnesse everyday for that bulletproof vest.”
56. We thank it every single day.
57. “For the rest of our lives.”
58. A SEAT FOR DOLLS. I’M DOWN. SOMEONE HELP.
59. “I do.”
60. THEY KISSED. THEY SURVIVED. THEY MADE IT.
61. Rachel, girl. You coming for my heart.
62. “I’m wide eyed and it’s midnight.”
63. Thank you Wynonna Earp for making a fanvid for us.
64. Jeremy caught it.
65. Someone please release this song and then make all the gif sets.
66. Doc is leaving. Don’t leave. Come on.
67. Wynonna looks like a vision in blue.
68. Man, she let him go.
69. Get with the flirting Jeremy. You deserve to be happy.
70. “Drinks, tomorrow night?”
71. OMG WYNONNA CAME.
72. Honestly, Doc deserves freedom from Purgatory.
73. But so does Wynonna.
74. Awww don’t cry Wynonna.
75. Wait, I’m crying too.
76. “I can’t leave her.”
77. CRYING INTENSIFIES.
78. “I wouldn’t change a note.”
79. And the person who did the music was trying to hurt me. I know it.
80. Team Earp knows what Wynonna needs. Kind of.
81. “Uhhh the fuck you can’t.”
82. “FUCK YOU, FUCK YOU.”
83. YOU TELL HER WAVERLY.
84. ALL CAPS NOW.
85. “WYNONNA EARP, DO YOU WANT TO GO?”
86. DON’T PUNISH YOURSELF WYNONNA.
87. WAVERLY HAS YOUR BACK EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK AND SUNDAY.
88. SHE CALLED HIM “HENRY.”
89. CRYING INTENSIFIES.
90. “My biggest fear used to be that you’d never come back. That you’d never get to know the real me. But i know you always will, Wynonna.”
91. This is your home. This is our home. And cellphones exist.
92. Doc’s first TikTok. Need to see it.
93. “Fashion first, bitch.”
94. Wynonna would be the one to shoot his car.
95. Everyone be quiet. It’s happening.
96. She said it. She really said it.
97. And he said it back.
98. WYNDOC IS REAL AND IT’S ENDGAME.
99. I NEEDED ALL OF THIS.
100. EVERY SECOND.
101. Get ya baby, my dears.
102. Ending it with Wayhaught.
103. “Home with my wife.”
104. THANK YOU WYNONNA EARP.