Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Netflix’s 2024 film Uglies and the Uglies book series.
Unfortunately, Peris’s fate at the end ofUgliesis left ambiguous for the viewers, but the good news is that theUgliesbook series has all the answers.Chase Stokes stars as Peris, Tally Youngblood’s best friend,inthe cast ofUglies, which follows a post-apocalyptic society. In this society, people are regarded as “Ugly” until they turn 16 years old. Once they are of age, they undergo an extensive surgical procedure to turn them into a “Pretty,” which is exactly what happens to Peris in the 2024 Netflix sci-fi film.
AfterUglies,PrettiesandSpecialsfollow in Scott Westerfeld’s book series. Netflix hasn’t announced a sequel based onPretties, but the ending of the first movie suggests one could be in the works.
Since Peris is one month older than Tally, he receives the aforementioned “Pretty” procedure before she gets the chance to inUglies. Then, when Tally revolts, she and Peris are placed on opposite sides of the fight. Their status as adversaries worsens whenDr. Nyah Cable turns Peris into a “Special,” a superhuman soldier.This is one of the things that the Netflix movie changes from the books, as Peris never became a “Special” in the original story. Nevertheless, the procedure made Peris aggressive and strong, leading to his intense fight with David towardsthe end ofUglies.
Did Peris Die From His Fall In Uglies' Ending?
Peris Fell Off A Dam During His Fight With David
During Peris’s fight with David inNetflix’s long-awaited movieUglies,Tally pushes her best friend off of David, and he flies off the edge of the dam.Tally runs to Peris, but there’s nothing she can do. Chase Stokes' character briefly remembers himself, but he can’t hold on to the ledge for long. It breaks, and Peris falls (assumingly) to his death. Surviving a fall like that seems unlikely for most people. However, anything is possible in the world of sci-fi, especially when taking into account the circumstances that led to the fight in the first place.
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Peris is a “Special,” meaning that he is, in theory, nearly indestructible. Dr. Cable’s procedure made Peris’s skeleton significantly stronger, and"Specials" are supposed to heal very quickly.So, it shouldn’t surprise fans if he survives the near-death experience or when Stokes reprises his role as Peris in a potentialUgliessequel (if Netflix greenlights one).
Peris' Real Fate In The Uglies Books Explained
Peris Is Alive In The Next Books
Since Peris never becomes a “Special” intheUgliesbooks, the scene where he falls off the dam isn’t in the first novel. He’s alive and well when the second book,Pretties, begins. Without giving too much away,Peris’s character is a steady presence throughout the series,and it would be shocking if he actually died in the 2024 Netflix movie. The scene where Peris “dies” is left ambiguous for a reason. As a result, if the streaming service orders anUgliessequel, one should expect to see Chase Stokes back as Peris.
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In a futuristic society where everyone undergoes compulsory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become “pretty,” Tally eagerly awaits her transformation. However, when her friend goes missing, she embarks on a journey that challenges her beliefs about beauty, conformity, and rebellion, ultimately questioning the foundations of their world.
