Warning: This article contains spoilers for the 1923 season 1 finale.According to 1923 star Brandon Skelnar, Spencer Dutton takes responsibility and blames himself for what transpired in the season 1 finale. 1923 season 1 tracked Spencer's whirlwind romance with Alexandra (Schlaepfer) and their journey to America, which begins when Spencer is called upon to aid his family in their hour of need. In a tragic twist, the finale sees Spencer separated from Alexandra and removed from their vessel back to America following a duel with her previous fiancé, Arthur (Bruce Davison), leaving a major cliffhanger for 1923 season 2.
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