Julie, the main character of The Worst Person in the World, is a young woman who feels lost in life, trying to figure out love, career, and who she really is. In a world full of choices, she struggles to make the right ones and often feels like she’s failing.

One fan theory about Julie’s journey suggests that her story is actually a reflection of how many people feel in their 20s or 30s—like they’re stuck in between figuring out who they want to be and what they want from life. What if Julie’s choices weren’t failures, but just steps along the way to learning more about herself and others? Maybe, in the end, the story is really about finding peace with uncertainty.

A key moment is when Julie’s relationship with Aksel becomes complicated, revealing that we can often hurt the people we care about, even when we don’t mean to. This is a turning point, showing that Julie’s growth involves acknowledging her mistakes.

An alternate ending could show Julie, years later, finally finding a path that truly makes her happy, instead of wandering. A prequel might explore Julie’s early years and how her past shaped her complicated present, showing how young people can learn to grow without pressure.