I know that maybe the "chosing herself" ending was a bit predictable but that's why it fits well, I mean, the show has been screaming this at the character (and at us) for years now. So it's okay by me.
I do gotta say, that there were two things Rachel and the writers did here that seemed the most important to me: 1) making Rebecca realize that she could express what's in her head and maybe make something out of it. 2) leaving the door opened with the possibility of Greg (WhiteJo's line about how both Greg and Rebecca are single was put there for a reason!!!).
So, in that same spirit, I will now get what's in my head out to the world and I will start writing fanfics about how she ends up reconnecting with Greg and they live happily ever after.
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anyone who came into this episode expecting closure fooled themselves, it was obvious that this was the ending if you were pay attention to the series - is an obvious ending, yes, but the only one which fits. There's no way to end a story like this, because there's no ending, remember "Life doesn't make narrative sense" and the show sticked to that. It's perfect and I feel that it's extremely personal for Rachel Bloom, this is her life statement and she made it into a gigantic, hyperbolic, slightly absurd and wonderful musical comedy series. This show is a journey and it's completely exhilarating to watch it. Thank you, Rachel Bloom - I started this without much pretense, but it made so much sense for me and what I needed right now.
Oh god, I'm an emotional mess right now. Oh wow. First of all, thank you for the most amazing four years. Because now when someone ask me my favorite musical, I will say Crazy Ex Girlfriend, thank you for making me like a musical. Second of all, this is such a bittersweet ending, I mean I know she won't choose anyone, but the reveal and the time jump really hit it. And when Rebecca showed Paula the whole musical number thing and Paula said beautiful, man, my heart. Paula and Rebecca truly is the main love story of this show
Wow um, im sorry i dont know what to say anymore. god im still a mess. I mean yeah sure the ending kinda predictable and not so much of a closure, but this what makes this show amazing. Just like a real life, and when Rebecca said "because romantic love is not an ending, not for me or for anyone else here. It's just a part of your story." I legit cried, not that I didn't cry before but I turned into a mess because of that.
This show means so much to me, thank you, Rachel Bloom. I can't wait for your next project
This was so beautiful and emotional.
Honestly, it ended just the way I expected for this show to end. I am quite annoyed that she didn’t end up choosing Nathaniel—the undoubtably perfect choice. I wish that they didn’t end the show on such an obvious note, but I get why they did it. It plays perfectly with strong feminist undertone of the show’s root.
I'm so disappointed with that ending even if I saw it coming. she should have chosen Nathaniel after all the improvement he did because of her and the special bond they shared I mean of all 3 men he was the one who understood her best. I don't understand why someone would choose between career and love when you can have both especially when you have someone loving and supportive at your side
Very good ending, though predictable. But it didn't affect it because it was so well written and a realistic ending. Only thing I didn't like - was that Paula could access the mind of Rebecca.
I had some issues with this ending.
It raised some problems I had with the show as a whole but they were issues I'd forgotten I had problems with since the show had a way of distracting me with the latest shiny experience of Rebeccas'.
I don't know that not taking any of those choices is better than choosing not to choose.... Also how does she know her next career path isn't just another "dress" she's trying to fit into any more than the ones before?
It also kinda felt like the same happy ending it was trying to avoid. I'm gonna have to think about this more and read a few reviews but it almost felt too much about Rachel Bloom and not enough about Rebecca Bunch. I know there was a wide overlap there and that Bex is an extreme hyperbole of Bloom, but it felt more true to the author than the character, and overall too meta. On the other hand, not sure what the right ending would have been. Probably Josh.
The only problem with this show is...(cont from 2x09) She doesn't end up with Josh...or Nathaniel or Greg. I think her and Josh shld have been the ending. And her choosing her career which isn't law anymore over 3 guys who all seemed like good choices was too "faux-feminist" for my taste.
Talk about leaving, wanting more! I absolutely love this show, it is one of my favourites. And I’m so glad it completed it’s run towards a much deserving ending. Thank you Rachel Bloom!
Shout by onlimeBlockedParentSpoilers2019-04-06T10:55:33Z
So the ending is a twist on the classic "I choose myself"-decision, and it's no ending at all. And maybe it's as realistic as an ending can be because that's how life is.