Saw this on TikTok and … I have thoughts.
I’ve seen a comment about Alan’s betrayal in the last episode of Pit Babe season 2, and it really made me stop and think. I agree with it , even though it hurts to admit. The truth is, Alan doesn’t see Charlie or value him the way he does the other boys. And the decision he made in this episode proves it.
No matter how upset I am , and I know I’m not the only one feeling this way , I just can’t bring myself to hate him. Because for two whole seasons, P’Alan has been nothing but selfless. He’s always been the one holding everyone together, putting the team first, sacrificing again and again without asking for anything in return.
Which is probably why this hurts even more.
He didn’t just betray Charlie. He betrayed another selfless soul, someone who trusted him completely, who stood by him quietly and loyally. And not just Charlie, but Babe too. His first son. The one who’s always looked up to him like a father figure. That’s what makes it sting: Alan hurt the people who would’ve done anything for him.
Trusting Tony was, objectively, a terrible choice. Probably the dumbest decision he’s made — and he had to know that. But what’s wild is that it’s also the only truly selfish decision he’s made across both seasons. And I think that’s what’s left me feeling so conflicted. I love his character — I really do. But it’s because we know who he is, because we’ve seen his heart, that this betrayal feels so personal. So disappointing.
I’m not ready to hate him. But I’m definitely grieving who I thought he was.