Parenthood: The Farewell Season
Thoughts so far...
I thought I'd get back to trying to blog about the shows that I watch and why not start with the show that will be leaving us soon. Though I just started watching Parenthood last year I've come to really love the characters and the show. This show often makes me wish I had a large family and rarely makes me glad I can avoid all the drama. I truly think this show is the most realistic family drama I've watched. There's no siblings people never knew about or explosions or other huge situations that most people don't deal with. Sure owning your own record label is a bit of a stretch but it's not a huge plot point in the show anymore. I will be very sad to see this show go and will miss seeing the Bravermans on TV. Anyway let's get into my thoughts about this season.
I read a quote or interview or spoiler type article somewhere that lead me to believe some one WILL die this season. I know I'm not the only one who thinks this but it is totally cramping my style. I spend every episode seeing ways different characters could die in that episode. I've probably already imagined a car wreck happening every time any one gets in the car. My main concerns have been for Zeek of course and then for Crosby after the motorcycle incident. If I could watch the season without worrying so much about everyone dying it would be much more enjoyable. I'm hoping that once the show finishes a rewatch will make me enjoy this last season a little more since I will know what happens.
Zeek & Camille
The main story line this season has been regarding Zeek's health. I spend every scene with Zeek worrying he is going to keel over. I love Zeek; I don't want anything to happen to him. Now if he does die it would feel very predictable since everyone has had to think that since the first episode this season. I'm glad Zeek's health is improving and my only hope is that now he doesn't work himself up too much. Some other thoughts:
- I loved Zeek's reaction to Amber's pregnancy. It was perfection.
- I miss the old house. SO MUCH.
- Camille needs to chill. She is always freaking out.
- Zeek sometimes needs to listen to Camille; some freakouts have a point.
- I DONT WANT ZEEK TO DIE!
Kristina opened the school and I couldn't be happier about it. Adam working at the school seems much more natural for him than at the Luncheonette. Of course Max didn't want to go to the school but that all worked out. I love that Max has a crush and is researching it. I liked Haddie's appearance and her bonding with Amber. But my favorite scene with anyone from this family was when Kristina got Zeek to get up and walk. She was the one who could say I've been there it sucks but you've got to try! That scene was great. Monica Potter does such a fantastic job as Kristina.
Joel & Julia
All I want out of this season is Joel and Julia back together. I don't know how that can happen in the handful of episodes we have left but I need it too. Julia's new boyfriend would be fine if I didn't love Joel so much. Joel did get himself into this mess and I don't blame Julia for moving on but I want them back together STAT. As for the people who say Parenthood makes them cry every episode, I'm not one of those I don't cry often. But last week when Julia was explaining to Sydney in front of Joel that she didn't know what would happen between them, I cried. I think scenes with Julia always make me cry the most. That sums it up for this family, except the storyline where Sydney was a bully and who wouldn't have guessed that.
Sarah, Amber & Drew
Sarah's with Hank it's nice. His ex doesn't want her around his kid but the work it out. That's pretty much Sarah's story so far. Amber, on the other hand, has had one of the bigger storylines so far, her pregnancy. I'm glad it's Ryan's baby. I didn't particularly enjoy Sarah's reaction but they fixed that. I wish Amber would give Ryan a chance. Drew was kind of right about the whole Ryan thing and I'm glad he didn't leave Amber there. Drew has been harsh with Amber by only telling her the truth (about Ryan and dating) but Amber definitely needed to hear that from someone. I really hope that Ryan will come to Amber before the end of the season and say I want to be with you and be a dad, I've got my life together. One can only hope.
Crosby
The season started with Crosby mad that Adam couldn't trust him to do something. That might've been an episode or two in but since then Crosby has done NOTHING to prove trustworthy. Just when I thought he had grown up and got his life together he proves otherwise. Seriously he needs to grow up. He is getting drunk in the day complaining about the responsibility of a wife and kids. He has a good life he needs to realize it. If he dies in a motorcycle accident, car wreck, or something else stupid I will be so mad. He should know better. Crosby has been the one to frustrate me the most this season. Mainly from the latest episode and the sneak peek didn't look good for him either.
So that's what I think so far. What are your thoughts? How much will you miss Parenthood? Or is it time for it to go?
