The movie picks up with Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) attempting to rekindle their relationship after the events of the first film. As their romance progresses, they face various challenges, including interference from Christian’s past and external threats.
In the climax, Elena Lincoln (Kim Basinger), also known as Mrs. Robinson, resurfaces as a significant antagonist. She is Christian’s former lover and played a key role in shaping his BDSM preferences. She tries to sabotage Christian’s relationship with Anastasia, but her efforts ultimately fail.
Another subplot involves Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson), Ana’s boss, who becomes obsessed with her. In a climactic scene, he attempts to assault Ana, but Christian intervenes and saves her. This event leads to Hyde’s arrest.
The film’s ending sees Christian and Ana attending a masquerade ball. During the event, Leila Williams (Bella Heathcote), one of Christian’s former submissives, threatens Ana with a gun. However, Christian manages to defuse the situation, and Leila is ultimately subdued.
The film concludes with Christian proposing to Ana, asking her to marry him. She hesitates but eventually accepts. The closing scenes hint at a dark figure from Christian’s past resurfacing, setting the stage for the next installment, “Fifty Shades Freed.”
“Fifty Shades Darker” received mixed reviews from critics but was successful at the box office. The film continues the romantic and erotic saga between Christian and Ana while introducing new challenges to their relationship.