In the season finale of "The Sticky," titled "Apex," the intricate threads of deception, loyalty, and crime culminate in a dramatic and suspenseful conclusion. The episode opens with Mike Byrne, played by Chris Diamantopoulos, in a state of panic following the death of Bo, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. His hysteria is palpable as he grapples with the task of disposing of the body and making a swift exit before Charlie, played by Mark O'Brien, and his Boston associates arrive. Ruth Landry, Margo Martindale, insists on sticking to the original plan, while Remy Bouchard, Guillaume Cyr, is torn between the heist and the welfare of his father, Maurice Bouchard, Michel Perron, and the impending harvest.
As Mike struggles with Bo's body, placing her in the deep freeze, Ruth devises a more audacious plan to steal more syrup, faster. Her determination and quick thinking bring Mike back on board, setting the stage for the final act of their heist. At the warehouse, Leonard Gauthier Sr., Guy Nadon, concedes to Leo Gauthier, Mickael Gouin, announcing his retirement at the Harvest Party. His sole request is to complete the Visitor's Center before handing over the reins, to which Leo agrees. Meanwhile, Ruth is thrown into an emotional whirlwind at the hospital when she believes Martin Landry, Joseph Bellerose, is on the brink of death, only for him to squeeze her hand, a moment that fills her with a glimmer of hope.
Mike returns home to face Teddy Green, Gita Miller, and Detective Valerie Nadeau, Suzanne Clement, who question him about Bo's car and her connection to a crime family. Their search of his property, particularly the freezer, leaves Mike on the edge, but they are left empty-handed, someone having moved the body. While Leo prepares for the Harvest Day Party, Mike ventures into the woods to retrieve a bat that could serve as evidence, only to be interrupted by a call from Ruth.
At the warehouse, as the last farmers leave, Mike and Ruth initiate the final phase of their heist, with Remy standing guard. The tension escalates when Maurice unexpectedly arrives and uncovers their theft. Despite his initial shock and anger, he chooses to remain silent to protect his son.
As Leonard addresses the farmers at the Harvest Party, blaming the corruption on Leo, the farmers turn violent, heading towards the warehouse to reclaim their syrup. Mike and his crew, amidst filling the second tanker, are interrupted by Remy's concern for his father, leading to a fight that is cut short by the approaching mob. Ruth, in a desperate move, buys them time by creating a Molotov cocktail and setting the Visitor's Center ablaze.
While the Visitor's Center burns, Remy decides to fill the tanker with the donated syrup container, opening the bottom spout to stage an accident. Green and Nadeau, with a search warrant, arrive at Maurice's house, where they find a bat with traces of blood, leading Maurice to take responsibility for Orval Steeks's death.
The episode concludes with Ruth checking on Martin's condition, finding him stable in a coma with no signs of brain damage. The heist, though fraught with danger and moral ambiguity, has left Ruth, Remy, and Mike with a cargo worth millions, but at a heavy price.
"Apex" is a fitting finale to "The Sticky" Season 1, offering a thrilling denouement to the characters' intertwined fates. The episode is a testament to the high stakes of the heist and the personal sacrifices made in the name of greed and survival. As the characters' journeys reach their apex, the episode leaves viewers with a sense of closure and the lingering question of what consequences will follow.