Upon hearing about this show after the fifth season had already concluded, I was very pessimistic about it, due to the fact that it was described to me as a 'romantic drama TV series about a group of friends in their late twenties. One hoping to find true love, two happily married to each other, one who has a fear of commitment, and a womanizing single who is wholly against any form of monogamy." Finally caving into the pressure of multiple friends to watch this "groundbreaking" show, I was surprised to find that it was completely different than the by-the-book, over-the-top sex comedy that would be short lived and grow old quickly that I was expecting. Instead what I got was a well-rounded TV drama with very three-denominational characters who are dynamic in every episode. Ted, the one looking for true love, has many layers and is not a by-the-book single 26 year old. Marshall and Lilly are a very cute couple that in my experience behave very similar to married couples of their age and truly are in love. Robin, instead of being just afraid of commitment, has a very real dilemma of wanting to fall in love, but having major anxieties about commitment. And finally to everyone's favorite HIMYM character Mr. Suit Up himself Barney Stinson. This character is perfectly crafted, and very original. He is not your typical womanizing loser, but he truly has dimension. From father issues to conflicted feelings about a single woman, to struggling with his best friends he is truly a very intriguing character that keeps you on the edge of your seat. From the first five minutes of the pilot I was hooked. It has heart, and decent lessons. A very real, drama that confronts very real issues. It's funny, it's smart, it's terrific. Definitely worth your time. It's had a great run and even through all it's seasons up-to-date it has remained equally as good as it's original seasons.
Review of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
(2005–2014)
Well-constructed, Humorous, and Ultamately Effective Lessons.
25 September 2012