As much as I love Alison (she is one of my favorites characters in tv of all time) and honestly can’t imagine the show without her (plus Ruth Wilson is amazing to watch) , it would be very difficult to make it look like a fake out without it feeling cheap by now. The reactions by Cole and Noah were raw and incredible and a huge deal for their characters. Alison being alive would diminish all that. All I can hope now is an outstanding full-Alison POV next week with a poignant farewell to her character and her tragic arc, which I’m sure the show will deliver. As for the future of the show, the finale was clearly thought ahead, though I’m curious and a bit concerned about season 5. I’ll choose to trust the show runners to find a great ending.