Okay, let me start off by saying that I have always really liked this show, but it's always too predictable. There, I said that, now on to the finale.
The first half was very, very tense, and people may hate on the outcome of it, but it being extremely nerve-wracking is enough. Now, on to why I have mixed feelings about the finale. It's not a bad episode, but it's not a great one either. It's also very, very frustrating, and not in an intellectual, ambiguous way.
First off, ever since episode 6, I have had doubts about Saul. I think me still being very cautious of him shows that the show is great at doing that, and us expecting certain outcomes. I sort of half-expected him to be the real bomber over Brody. I was completely wrong, and that's my fault. But soon after, I realized what would happen, and how this is going to transition to another season. I have no problems with waiting, or slow-pacing, but it just felt as if the season was leading up to... something. I don't say this often, but I do feel cheated. And, the final scene with Walker was predictable, right from the phone cal to his death. I am kind of happy though, since we had a taste of the acting abilities of Walker in that scene... all I can say is that he wasn't good at all.
Oh, and that final revelation that Carrie had? That's the sort of thing that really frustrates me about this show. I don't know what it is, but the turns in this show (especially that final one that Carrie had) are so obvious, and in all honesty, just feel like pandering for more episodes. I know they want to make fans come back, but geez... it just feels like they have to hit us over the head with it to make sure we come back.
Overall, the finale episode wasn't bad, it was sort of good just because of the middle section and the great Carrie moments. But it sure left a sour taste in my mouth. It seems like this show is never going to get rid of it's main problem- taking predictable and obvious twists and turns for the sake of moving the story. Moving the story isn't bad, but I honestly can't remember a show doing it as blatantly obvious as this. But I will be back.
The first half was very, very tense, and people may hate on the outcome of it, but it being extremely nerve-wracking is enough. Now, on to why I have mixed feelings about the finale. It's not a bad episode, but it's not a great one either. It's also very, very frustrating, and not in an intellectual, ambiguous way.
First off, ever since episode 6, I have had doubts about Saul. I think me still being very cautious of him shows that the show is great at doing that, and us expecting certain outcomes. I sort of half-expected him to be the real bomber over Brody. I was completely wrong, and that's my fault. But soon after, I realized what would happen, and how this is going to transition to another season. I have no problems with waiting, or slow-pacing, but it just felt as if the season was leading up to... something. I don't say this often, but I do feel cheated. And, the final scene with Walker was predictable, right from the phone cal to his death. I am kind of happy though, since we had a taste of the acting abilities of Walker in that scene... all I can say is that he wasn't good at all.
Oh, and that final revelation that Carrie had? That's the sort of thing that really frustrates me about this show. I don't know what it is, but the turns in this show (especially that final one that Carrie had) are so obvious, and in all honesty, just feel like pandering for more episodes. I know they want to make fans come back, but geez... it just feels like they have to hit us over the head with it to make sure we come back.
Overall, the finale episode wasn't bad, it was sort of good just because of the middle section and the great Carrie moments. But it sure left a sour taste in my mouth. It seems like this show is never going to get rid of it's main problem- taking predictable and obvious twists and turns for the sake of moving the story. Moving the story isn't bad, but I honestly can't remember a show doing it as blatantly obvious as this. But I will be back.