The ending of The Instigators has left viewers with several unresolved plot queries about the characters’ jail time, looted money, and Cobby’s striking relationship. The comedy movie stars Casey Affleck and Matt Damon as Cobby and Rory, respectively. Their characters are thieves and forcefully put together to conduct a heist. However, their heist doesn’t go as planned, sending them on a run from law enforcement, crime bosses, and bureaucrats.
Do Rory and Cobby go to jail at the end of The Instigators?
Yes, Rory and Cobby were put behind bars after several chases at the end of The Instigators.
Initially, Cobby tries to open the case, consisting of evidence against the mayor, despite knowing their robbery would land them in big trouble. After chaos ensues amid their heist, Dr. Rivera, a negotiator summons them. Rory reveals his wish to live and willingly admits to surrender. However, Rivera deems it to be a bad idea, given that they are already labeled as terrorists.
She gives them an option to escape their situation and they do that by causing a massive distraction. They threw their robbed vault money outside the window, found a fire truck, and got moving. Relieved about running away, Toomey chases them in a military vehicle. Unfortunately, their escape fails and they are brought back to jail. However, they don’t remain in prison for long and an entry of a greedy new mayor gets them bailed.
Do Rory and Cobby get the money at the end of The Instigators?
No, Rory and Cobby didn’t get the money at the end. They threw away the vault money, causing a distraction for them to escape jail time.
Since the beginning, Rory had clear intentions of what he wanted the robbed money for. He wanted a specific amount to pay for child support and better his strained relationship with his son. However, in a meaningful conversation with Cobby, he understands that his son wants his father around and not money. Moreover, he tells Dr. Rivera that he will surrender once she takes away the money to his dear son. The money plans never come to fruition as the duo escapes and uses vault money to cause distraction.
Do Cobby and Dr. Donna Rivera end up together at the end of The Instigators?
The open-ended finale hinted at a potential romance between Cobby and Dr. Donna Rivera. Thus, it could be considered that the duo might have ended up together.
Amid the heist chaos, the viewers visibly notice Cobby’s liking towards Dr. Donna Rivera, who gave them the idea to escape the perilous situation. Initially, Cobby did ask her out, but she didn’t engage in further conversations. However, the ending witnesses Cobby showing up at her doorstep. This time, she agrees to move forward with their date idea.
