Review of Graduation

Roswell: Graduation (2002)
Season 3, Episode 18
9/10
Well done
6 September 2009
Warning: Spoilers
SPOILERS AHEAD.............

All is well that ends well. Even though I will miss this show, I was pleased with the way it ended. It was a bitter sweet ending. Max, Isabel, Liz, Kyle will miss their parents for a long long time (until it's safe), because they are forced to leave Roswell to protect themselves. Tess is gone for good, even before this episode, and it is nice to see Liz & Max have a real relationship. Max & Isabel's parents and Isabel's husband have all accepted them for what they are. The only problem is- they may all get killed, according to Liz's premonition, but they are able to escape, thanks to 'the power of love'. There is a very touching moment when Max creates a diamond out of a coal and then proposes to Liz. Their chemistry is great, as it has been throughout this series. They get married sometime after they escape from Roswell.

I think Jesse should have joined them, as it would be dangerous for him not to. However, Isabel convinces him to go to Boston and live a normal life. Katherine Heigl does a wonderful job as Isabel in that scene.

There is a very touching moment between Kyle and his father, the former Sheriff Valenti. Kyle wants to be with his alien friends, and does not want the same career as his father and grandfather. Kyle and Jim say "I love you" before Kyle goes back to the van to join others.

At the end, Liz's father is shown reading her diary, which she sent him by Fedex, telling him as much as she could, without putting herself and her friends in danger. All we learn is that they are far away, hiding from the law, helping others.

I heard that the producers of Roswell were forced to end the season earlier than planned. That is why this episode feels like it was a bit rushed. Still, it is very effective, and I like the happy ending, with Max/Liz married, Michael/Maria together (though not married) and all six of them together.

I really enjoyed this series, and will definitely miss the characters that were so well acted. They seemed so real.
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