Not necessarily, according to show creator Liz Feldman. Indeed, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she was asked if the fact Judy was still conscious and talking proved fans’ theory that the character was OK.

“I don’t know that it means that,” she said.

Ominous. Especially as Applegate’s character had a lot of blood trickling around her face after the crash.

So, will Jen… die?

Gulp. We hope not, quite frankly: the success of this show is largely hinged on Applegate and Cardellini’s amazing chemistry. And we highly doubt that that Dead To Me writers are going to kill off their lead. Perhaps season three – should Netflix decide to renew the popular series (and, let’s face it, they’re almost definitely going to) – will focus on Jen’s recovery from her injuries, and Judy’s support during this time.

Considering the show’s recurring themes of trauma and grief, the experience could also help drive some other stories forward. Ben, for example, is a good guy with a very strong moral compass: we doubt he will be able to brush this mistake aside. Judy, likewise, could be hit by survivor’s guilt once again.

And let’s not forget that season one was almost entirely focused on Jen’s struggle to come to terms with Ted’s death. Perhaps this hit-and-run will trigger some feelings of PTSD, too?

Dead To Me season 2: all your lingering questions about the finale, answered