Oh, I wasn't ready to lose Koracick too :( I think there's more stories of him to tell, he deserved to find happy ending as well.
Actually, that could be a working ground for a spin-off of Jackson and him running the foundation in Boston, but with the quality we recieve right now in both GA and Station 19 - that's unlikely and unsolid, probably.
I hope Teddy and Owen finally stay together, because I'm really tired of Owen-centered dramas. They can eat burgers, have sex and take care of their children now, thank you very much.
So I'm usually not going along with the nay-sayers who see all in a bad light, but some thing really bothered me in this episode. This whole twists of getting back with the ex (or the ex trying to redeem themselves) is kinda lazy. And if Keeley was to get back with someone, I'd prefer it to be Jamie, cause he went through 180 change. Roy did become a bit more flexible, but not as much. It would be more interesting to see him getting on with the teacher (I thought her name was Amber, though... but it's not important enough to circle back to check it).
I did love the Nate arc, I think it's one of the original ideas in this season, and it aligns with its values of kindness etc. What isn't aligns - is Dani becoming a psychopath in the name of competition. I didn't find it funny at all, and hurting Van Damme like that on the field?! No excuse, I'm not strong in sports, but doesn't seemed like soccer/football, more like some WWF on grass.
Weird thing that I DID like, which only violinist would notice - is that Nate actor REALLY plays. No offense, but when someone who isn't played violin (or many other instruments for that matter, but I'm a violinist, so that's my gem) trying to play onscreen - that looks horrible. Nate really played. The editor, though, didn't always aligned the notes with what was played, but I realize I want too much here. Anyway, the fact he really plays made the scene genuinely touching for me.
I'm also not sure about that swift turn in Nate's father behavior towards him, since the desire to prove himself to him was one of his strong motivations, so this feels kinda lazy as well. But It's ok, as I always say, we come for the premise and the quality, but always stay for the characters.
I really loved the arc of Keeley and Roy, I think it doesn't mentioned enough here. What we see here is what goes on after the rom-com is finished, how you need to choose to be with the other person without giving up on yourself. Roy is in a way at the end of his career, while Keeley just takes off and that's a struggle.
They were together at home and at work, so they kinda got burned out of each other, which created the weird interactions between Keeley and Jamie and Nate, and Roy with the teacher. I just hope we'll see them getting over it next season, because it'll be refreshing in this era of "this doesn't work out, let's break it off". Too bad Roy didn't think to ask her about a 6-week vacation in advance, that's way too long for someone who's eager to start something new. A long weekend would've done it. But of course, we need the drama.
I also LOVE Sam, he's an amazing character, Rebecca went an interesting process this season as well. I love that while some of the characters are chasing love, it's not as pivotal as we used to see in previous decades and sitcoms, it's more about being ok with yourself and your personal journey, as Sam put it.
Nate's journey is not pleasant, but really realistic. He lacks an approving father figure in his life, so he saw it in Ted (btw, he criticized him for not putting up the picture he gave him at his office, but we saw earlier that Ted keeps this picture at home, by the photo of his son, enhancing the father figure stance), but because he's not actually his son, and because he has to fucking grow up and become his own power figure - he'll be disappointed in anyone who he puts in this position, including Rupert in future (we'll see). The grey hair is also interesting in that sense, he tries to become some kind of "father", but the father figure he knows is degrading, so he's unable to find satisfaction in Richmond, which operates on kindness and acceptance. We'll see how this clash resolves next season, I guess.
I'm glad I gave this a chance, and if season 2 was unplanned - the result is pretty good considering. That's how it goes, we come for the premise and some originality and stay because we're invested in the characters.
I'm down for every David Bowie reference, but it was amazingly good all around.
This finale could've been really nice one for the whole series. I guess Netflix still thinking whether to go on with this or not. I'm pretty happy either way.
Nice way to end the series, I guess it could've been extended by a few episodes, to see more of the development of Dele's career and Abishola's studies, plus there was a tease about a baby for Bob&Abishola, they could've adopted a foreign child and it could've be great arc as well, or maybe Kemi with Chewi could've done something simillar (since he was kinda interested in kids initially).
We also didn't see the end of Abishola's gay cousin, or Douglas getting some kind of closure in his development (like being an uncle too Christina's child), as well as Kofo, who could've eventually be with Christina now that the don't work together, but the series had so many great characters, I guess they didn't have enough screen time for them all.
But if we'd focus on the main characters only, all in all, this was the perfect feel-good series, with amazing characters and great arcs, I'm going to miss this, this just showed me that traditional sitcoms with the off-screen laughs can still work when it is well done.
Good one, now Christina will be back to MaxDot. I keep waiting for her getting together with Kofo, maybe that's where it's headed with Dotti approving relations at work :grin:
This episode makes me really hopeful to get another spin-off with Georgie and Mandy, although I remember from TBBT that they'll end up divorced, Georgie making a tire empire out of her dad's business but being generally bitter, but as we see from "Young Sheldon", things can be slightly changed and askewed :)
"You sound like Sheldon"
That buuuurn...
I'm weirdly obsessed with this show, I'm shocked I never heard about it until now, being the older millennial and all.
Loved that last take about "Lonely Boy in New York", kuddos to our OAD brothers/sisters in arms. But it's obviously going to be a conflict for Dawn and Scott.
I'm just going to say this - Crowley offering Jim hot chocolate justified the watch of the whole season for me.
Really loved this, all of this, all the characters, all the plot lines and all the gags. Every line is brilliant. Love the sexual tension between Selina and Tom, and I just love me some hotness in the fifties, makes me hopeful for the future, haha.
Feels like this series is going to go out with a bang, unlike many others. That's so refreshing.
This was so wonderful, mainly thanks to the actors, they were truly magnificent, and they are so young! Indeed, it makes me want to watch the whole series again, and even read the books, though it's not my cup of tea usually (the regency stories). So touching. I only wonder what happened to Reynolds, whether the king doesn't have his man now?
Also, I wonder if the older version of King Geroge was played by the same actor as in the brief appearance he had in the series? As I said, it really warrants a re-watch, to see the Queen from a new perspective and have deeper understanding of her motives.
This episode was soooo amazing. Brimsley's devotion, Charlotte bravery and the ability to stand for herself and her king. And the surprising twist that Lady Dunbary was in love with Violet's father is so touching. I wonder if it'll be revealed to Violet in the next last episode and how would she react to that. It took me a while to get into the series and now I'm sad there's only one episode left. This saga is deliciously done peace of TV history, and I'm already excited for season 3 and waiting for a Benedict season.
"Flesh Tone" joke really got me. I love how this show addresses the topics, Abishola is amazing, Bob is so cute, seems like the ultimate "feel good" series, and I really need that now. Also happy it didn't get canceled after a season or two, so I'll have some fun with it.
Young Brimsley reminds me George's character in "Grey's Anatomy", feels like some kind of "making things right" by Shonda (not that he needs it, the actor, I mean), but that's a thought I couldn't let go of this entire episode.
I wonder what's wrong with George - panic attacks, or something worse, is this the sickness he has in the main series that make him absent? This is the new intrigue now.
Him being not that interested in marriage and being with his wife seems plausible, some just don't the libido. Plus, he got more interested in her when she showed appreciation of his interest and activities. A bit archaic despite the overall empowering stance of the series (as much as possible, given the setting). Anyhow, quite enjoyable and a nice way to spend time in between seasons.
I loved this episode, made it worth the whole watch, to be honest. Loved the relationship between the "Rabbi" and Satchel, and the pace was thoughtful, but not boring like most of the episodes. The hurricane scene made me go WTF and it was a good one, the b\w made it look even more horrifying, and this effect seemed However, with 2 episodes left and 0.40 speed... I can make till the end. I just hope Satchel gets back home.
This goes slowly and predictably. Thanks god for the speed-up option, saves some time. I decided to catch for season 5, since it seems to be great (and I want to see John Hamm in a new role), but this is really annoying. Chris Rock isn't the worst thing about it though. The lazy writing and lack of spark - that's what takes it out.
I was surprised by how cute young Brimsley is, I even had a thought that perhaps he were more than her confidant? The king is sweet, but I didn't like this double-edge-sword of his attitude - nice at first and rejecting later. Bit I guess it'll resolve in the next episodes.
Claire is so dissatisfied with life, that her bitching is kinda understandable. I can also imagine that she's baffled by the fact that Fleabags' café is doing well now, perhaps that's what made her to start being so itchy, because being the "successful one" is her thing.
Loved Belinda's speech, this idea of menopause being a point of liberation is very exciting to me, I think I heard it first from something having to do with Simone de Beauvoir, except that she saw the lack of desirability a liberation as well. I love how this series feel like reading a good book, stimulating.
The priest storyline is gold, of course. I love the second season more than the first for now, but that might be because the characters grew up on me.
I love all the man dramas Selina has now with Jaffar and Tom Jones. Hugh Laurie is enchanting as ever in this episode.
I really enjoyed this. I agree with some commenters in the previous episodes that the rhythm is a little bit off, but I feel that's their way to revamp the sitcom genre to modern day and pace, and I think it works out, and it is funny enough, sad enough and "woke" enough without being too force. I also loved seeing Ted McGinley, who's forever will be the hot neighbor from "Married with Children" for me (THAT old I am, yep), so his bits were fantastic for me and I hope we'll see more of his retirement adventures in Season 2 (please make it be a season 2). Loved the cliffhanger (pan intended) in the end too. Also, every bit of TV or Film that puts "Modern Love" in the soundtrack always gets bonus points from me for the goosebumps this song gives me.
What a great ride it was, a bit like a good therapy session, just hurtful and crack-opening enough to be healthy.
I imagine this episode was more interesting to fans, seeing the process of creating the songs, and the footage with Jeri. Luckily, I'm a fan apparently, cause I somehow knew many of the songs.
I actually like how it is presented, RW in his bedroom talking as if to us the watchers, but feeling too shy to look straight in the eyes. The bit where the daughter came in was touching as well. I haven't watch a lot of documentaries in recent years, but the genre has obviously evolved and became engaging. Probably gonna watch Bechkhem as well for the experience.
Also, I love how things from my childhood ("She's the one" was one of my favorite songs and music videos as a pre-teen, seems so romantic to me back then) are now the materials of semi-historic documentaries.
I just wonder how he dove into "Take That" so quickly, with one line about being a bad student. No family? No background in arts? Seems kinda weird, usually we get at least something from childhood, a photo of the family or as a child... I don't know, perhaps he's estranged from his family or something.
Loved Schmidt's growth in this episode.
All the rest, as skewed as it is, can be overlooked as a reflection of an era, and obviously, there's always two sides to things.
I didn't really like Jackson's behavior in this episode. It's very childish not to see that his mother achieved and blazed a trail not any less than people in all the rallies and marches. Perhaps it's not really about that, but a need to feel connected to something, so I guess he's going to his dad now? Whatever, I hope he'll find a balance between being an ideologist (with no grasp in reality) and a very wealthy and influential man through heritage.
Also, watching this at the end of 2023, It's very ironic to see their struggles, knowing it only got worse from that point on all around the world. Very sad. I just hope that it really is the most dark before the sunrise (but you can never be sure it won't get even darker).
Amelia and Link are the best thing on GA right now, I hope the writers won't ruin it.
I loved the resolution of the newlyweds stories from Station 19, it felt right. This woman really is extremely annoying and toxic, and it's nice to see that men can be victims and vulnerable too. Good for Shane, it's better to be alone than with someone who makes you feel insignificant.
Decided to check out a series I adored as a tween. Glad to see it still looks good.
Funny though, my husband passed by while I was watching, and said "that dude looks like the guy from 'Young Sheldon'" :joy::laughing:
The professor is so sharp. I love this, the 90's humor was so great. I wonder if I make it through the whole series. So if anyone's reading this, wish me luck and persistence!
I'm very sad for Koracick in this episode. He's not perfect, but he deserves something that is totally HIS to feel secure (and therefore - more kind and less defensive, which is the ultimate source of all his aggressions).
I don't like the situation with him and Teddy, it's like they're all floating around with no purpose, and the COVID line is just a mean to make it less apparent. So yeah, real drop in quality, but what can I say, we've been at this so long, so I'd see it through.
The conversation between Mer and George is probably the highlight of this episode.
The Jo-Jackson thing feels forced, It could be more logical if she and Delucca got close again, since they have a shared history, and It'd be a nice exit from his relationship with Meredith.
It's not gonna be the same without Pruitt :( But I'm glad they didn't make him abusive as the last episode of the previous episodes suggested.
I'll be totally ok if for the next season we'd have no Sheldon and Mary but only the rest of the family who stayed in Texas. We already had Chuck Lorre productions going on without one of the titular characters at "Mom".
The whole George situation, wondering when he's going to die reminds me of a similar plotting in "This is is", and I'm even more fond of this particular dad :see_no_evil: