I'm really hoping "Grand Finale" refers to the arc, not the series, but that's highly unlikely. No way Teresa would just show up and the series would continue. Which means the mainlands will remain a mystery. So disappointing.
I was actually holding out in fangirl fashion, hoping that Irene was still alive. But her off camera death now only infuriates me more. Man. 2 of my favorite Claymores are dead and every single pairing I shipped (regardless of crackiness) is impossible now. Tabitha, why did you have to die? ;___; Omfg. The feels.
I really hope given we won't be headed to the mainlands that we'll get a solid ending. I wouldn't mind the ending of the last chapter being something like them starting their journey to the mainlands and thus the start of an eventual Claymore II, but I doubt that's going to be the case. At least make a prequel so I can see more of Irene.