OK so Im not giving it any lower then a 5 but the finale did not deserve higher either.
OK so there already is an awesome review up on here about the show so Ill leave that to you (that person) I just want to address some things you said/asked.
First of all as someone who has watched all of the episodes of both Brenda Hampton's shows (7th Heaven and Secret Life) I have to say, she sucks with finales! The 7th Heaven finale was just as bad, believe me!
But what she does that earns her credit is that she creates shows that are about life and deal with life's issues in a well meaning, family oriented way. The likes of which I have not seen in any other show. (Yes I do love other family shows, but Brenda's warmth in her shows separate them from others). So I hope she brings out another series, because Im there if and when she does.
OK so to address other things.
Why couldn't Ashley appear one last time?
A) I completely agree with you! I actually (stupidly) assumed they'd at least bring her back for the finale. No such luck.
Did Amy actually love Ben or not?
A) It is so hard to guess on this one. I guess the writers wanted it to be 'open for interpretation' (which is just a smart way of saying 'we ain't deciding for you'). In 'my' world, yes she did and they lived happily ever after in NYC. Yes I loved Ricky, but I loved Amy and Ben more then Amy and Ricky.
Did Ricky still have feelings for Clementine or did he simply say he didn't because he wanted to do the right thing and marry Amy?
A) I don't think Ricky ever had romantic feelings for Clementine. I think they were just good friends growing up. She was like a rock to him and vice-versa but he never saw her as anything more.
Not that I care much for high school ceremonies because they're meaningless, but why did this episode not have one?
A) I am sooooooo with you there! I was outraged that we got Ricky, Adrian and Jack's ceremony, but not Amy's? Bens? Grace's? etc. They should have included something even if it was just their names being called out and showing them receiving their certificate.
The show for me became more of a drag from S05E20 onwards Ill admit and it took me an entire week to finally push myself to watch the last 3 eps (not because I didn't want to say goodbye, but rather because I was over it). But Shailene Woodley I am a fan for life! Greg Finley, from day one you had me hooked (for all the right and *wrong* reasons hehe)! Ken Baumann, what a brilliant actor, loved every moment and Darren Kagasoff, you shone for the show I think more then the rest, teaching us all that no matter where we come from or who we are, that we can be whomever we choose.
I thank you Brenda Hampton for your second awesome series! On the series as a whole 10/10! Very very pleased for you (Oh and thank you for bringing back familiar faces too- Beverly Mitchell and Mackensie Rosman (cheeky, cheeky! But loved it all the same).
OK so there already is an awesome review up on here about the show so Ill leave that to you (that person) I just want to address some things you said/asked.
First of all as someone who has watched all of the episodes of both Brenda Hampton's shows (7th Heaven and Secret Life) I have to say, she sucks with finales! The 7th Heaven finale was just as bad, believe me!
But what she does that earns her credit is that she creates shows that are about life and deal with life's issues in a well meaning, family oriented way. The likes of which I have not seen in any other show. (Yes I do love other family shows, but Brenda's warmth in her shows separate them from others). So I hope she brings out another series, because Im there if and when she does.
OK so to address other things.
Why couldn't Ashley appear one last time?
A) I completely agree with you! I actually (stupidly) assumed they'd at least bring her back for the finale. No such luck.
Did Amy actually love Ben or not?
A) It is so hard to guess on this one. I guess the writers wanted it to be 'open for interpretation' (which is just a smart way of saying 'we ain't deciding for you'). In 'my' world, yes she did and they lived happily ever after in NYC. Yes I loved Ricky, but I loved Amy and Ben more then Amy and Ricky.
Did Ricky still have feelings for Clementine or did he simply say he didn't because he wanted to do the right thing and marry Amy?
A) I don't think Ricky ever had romantic feelings for Clementine. I think they were just good friends growing up. She was like a rock to him and vice-versa but he never saw her as anything more.
Not that I care much for high school ceremonies because they're meaningless, but why did this episode not have one?
A) I am sooooooo with you there! I was outraged that we got Ricky, Adrian and Jack's ceremony, but not Amy's? Bens? Grace's? etc. They should have included something even if it was just their names being called out and showing them receiving their certificate.
The show for me became more of a drag from S05E20 onwards Ill admit and it took me an entire week to finally push myself to watch the last 3 eps (not because I didn't want to say goodbye, but rather because I was over it). But Shailene Woodley I am a fan for life! Greg Finley, from day one you had me hooked (for all the right and *wrong* reasons hehe)! Ken Baumann, what a brilliant actor, loved every moment and Darren Kagasoff, you shone for the show I think more then the rest, teaching us all that no matter where we come from or who we are, that we can be whomever we choose.
I thank you Brenda Hampton for your second awesome series! On the series as a whole 10/10! Very very pleased for you (Oh and thank you for bringing back familiar faces too- Beverly Mitchell and Mackensie Rosman (cheeky, cheeky! But loved it all the same).