A major theme of the finale is the subversion of traditional "victory." Retsuko actually loses the election to Jiro. However, the essay of her life isn't about winning power; it’s about claiming agency.
It is the realization that while the world might not fundamentally change overnight, she no longer has to face it with a fake smile. Aggretsuko.S05E10.The.Other.Side.of.rg.720p.NF....
His "other side" is moving past his family’s shadow and finding worth in his relationship and a humble, honest life. A major theme of the finale is the