Netflix’s Straw: How Things End for Janiyah & Aria?

Curious about Straw on Netflix and how it ends for Janiyah? As her day spirals into chaos, a series of desperate choices leads to a tense standoff that captures national attention. Clues throughout the film build to a devastating twist that reshapes everything.

Here’s what we know about the ending of Straw and what it means for Janiyah.

Does Aria die in Straw?

Yes, the film reveals by the end of Straw that Aria is dead.

Janiyah receives a phone call from her mother while inside the bank, who tells her that Aria died the night before due to a seizure. This disclosure reveals that Aria had been dead for the entire duration of the movie’s events.

Flashbacks show that Janiyah spent the day imagining Aria’s presence, including dropping her off at school and protecting her belongings. Janiyah’s psychological break after losing her child triggered the hallucinations. The police had informed Nicole, the bank manager, about Aria’s death earlier. She recognized that Janiyah was experiencing a dissociative episode.

Does Janiyah get arrested in Straw?

Yes, police arrest Janiyah at the end of Straw, but only after a tense standoff.

After learning the truth about Aria’s death, Janiyah agrees to surrender. Nicole walks her out of the bank with both of their hands raised to prevent police violence. Detective Raymond handcuffs Janiyah outside and leads her into custody.

The film initially depicts an alternate outcome in which police storm the bank and shoot Janiyah, but later reveals it as a fake-out. In the final sequence, the story rewinds to show Janiyah peacefully walking out with Nicole before police take her into custody as supporters gather outside.

Tyler Perry confirmed in an interview with Decider that he originally planned for Janiyah to be killed but later changed the ending. “I can’t do that to her, and the audience, because this will just kill them,” Perry said. Taraji P. Henson, who plays Janiyah, agreed with the change, saying, “That’s why he ended it the way he did, which I thought was great.”

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