We all have so high expectations for the ending of any treasured series. Over 80% do not meet even mediocre expectations.
How did B99 do?
I did find a few of the situations forced - Jake suddenly deciding he wanted be a full time father. As someone has said he couldn't cope with being on suspension.
The whole heist seemed to come out of nothing and there didn't seem to be a coherent story.
All negative so far so why a 10/10
The relationship between Jake and Holt subtly changed throughout the eight seasons. I rewatch ( and binge ) shows such as this and maybe that way you see the changes more prominently.
The Jake, Charles and Amy dynamic was fabulous and it was written in a way that didn't make Jake manipulate.
The humanisation of Rosa from a sort of two dimensional angry, intensely person to having such a close friendship with Amy also developed over the whole 8 seasons. Although the introduction of Adrian Permento ( I bet he enjoyed that completely OTT role - my hero ) was maybe the switch that "turned on" Rosa.
Sarge was fantastic - Will Terry the Captain refer to himself in the third person?
Gina, Hitchcock and Scully whilst not the "stars" they were just important ( I've just watched the episode where Gina stops Hitchcock and Scully arguing by treating them as dogs )
We had lots of.cameos Melipnos, Bill ( Charles' double ) Amy's Pilsner loving ex boyfriend.......
But where was JUDGE JUDY
I've tried be somewhat objective and if Judge Judy had been there I might has started a petition for an 11/10
Good luck to all the cast and crew you gave us eight seasons of pure entertainment.
How did B99 do?
I did find a few of the situations forced - Jake suddenly deciding he wanted be a full time father. As someone has said he couldn't cope with being on suspension.
The whole heist seemed to come out of nothing and there didn't seem to be a coherent story.
All negative so far so why a 10/10
The relationship between Jake and Holt subtly changed throughout the eight seasons. I rewatch ( and binge ) shows such as this and maybe that way you see the changes more prominently.
The Jake, Charles and Amy dynamic was fabulous and it was written in a way that didn't make Jake manipulate.
The humanisation of Rosa from a sort of two dimensional angry, intensely person to having such a close friendship with Amy also developed over the whole 8 seasons. Although the introduction of Adrian Permento ( I bet he enjoyed that completely OTT role - my hero ) was maybe the switch that "turned on" Rosa.
Sarge was fantastic - Will Terry the Captain refer to himself in the third person?
Gina, Hitchcock and Scully whilst not the "stars" they were just important ( I've just watched the episode where Gina stops Hitchcock and Scully arguing by treating them as dogs )
We had lots of.cameos Melipnos, Bill ( Charles' double ) Amy's Pilsner loving ex boyfriend.......
But where was JUDGE JUDY
I've tried be somewhat objective and if Judge Judy had been there I might has started a petition for an 11/10
Good luck to all the cast and crew you gave us eight seasons of pure entertainment.