The Finale

The edge has been lost off the comedy through the years, understandably with the risks of cancel culture, and it shows. However, this show was surely never supposed to be about pushing the comedy envelope. This was pure sentimentality for the huge Gavin and Stacy fan base and gave a perfect ending. Ruth Jones in particular stands head and shoulders above the norm as Nessa, and deserves 10 stars for her acting alone. To be able to make a caricature of a character so believable and make my heart break for her is quite a feat. The speech by Larry Lamb was also a great addition and, I won't lie to you, had me welling up in no time. Thank you to all the brilliant cast and crew for giving us the ending we all wanted.

Great end to an amazing series. Finally got closure on many things. Characters in this really maintained it and the writing was top. There was tons of links to other historic parts of the series there just fitted in well. Was some fantastic comedy moments here which were good even if you were not a fan of the series. It's great they decided to write in this finale to finish off many parts unanswered and it kept it massively on point with the storytelling. I read one review here saying it should be left as it was, sorry mate your wrong and obviously not at all a fan of what this feel good, well written, exceptionally cast and produced series set out to do and has followed through right to the finale all these years later. I'm gutted this is the end but thank you for getting us to the end.

This was event TV and you just knew that millions of households around the UK would be settling down, just like we were, in anticipation of one last episode with this beautiful, sweet, funny lot! It did not disappoint!

The acting, as always, was brilliant and the casting is perfection. You can just tell and feel that the whole cast are like a real extended family. Thank you to the writers for delivering EXACTLY what we wanted. It was perfect and surprisingly moving at the end. My only regret is that my imagination will continue to run riot as to what really happened on that infamous fishing trip but some things are best left to the imagination I guess! 10/10 for a Christmas TV special that was just that. Special.

This could not have been better! I laughed and I cried. The whole thing was nostalgic but had also moved with the times. I've watched twice now and am going to watch again. The perfect ending. The same characters we love. Honestly, just amazing.

I'm not going to spoil anything for anyone who hasn't yet watched but be warned, you will need tissues! I can't quite believe it's all over, it's been an immense 17 years. The writing is exceptional as always and there are a few shocks in store in the finale. I feel sad it's all over but the ending was perfect. I'll definitely watch the entire series over and over again, it's my go to when I feel down.

That was sensational, I can barely put it into words, what a way to end an era, I've laughed and I've cried, a rollercoaster I was thrilled to be on.

It was like settling down with family, it felt warm and familiar, and I couldn't have wished for anything more from a finale.

James & Ruth created something spectacular, it's rare that a comedy grips a whole nation, but I guarantee the UK were connected tonight to watch this finale, it's a beautiful thing they've created.

I was 12 when I watched the first episode of Gavin & Stacey, and now at 29 years old, I get a resolution that puts me in tears, this was everything I wanted and more.

Congratulations on something beautiful.