The Finale

I found this final episode extremely nostalgic. Some of the characters haven't seemed to have aged ie Bryn, Gwen, Nessa, Dave, Smithy; however in real life everything has changed in the last 17 years when it first aired, so it was sweetly nostalgic to see their familiar faces.

Two areas stood out for me. The foam in the pub when we realised we have aged and moved on. Youth is fleeting and it's hard to recreate the past.

Then there was Mick who made me cry twice. Firstly it was his speech where he explained why he saw Smithy as his second son - a real lump in the throat moment. Later I cried again when Mick had to make a decision; it was a poignant moment with Mick clearly trying to support his "second son" to the end. Well done Larry Lamb, amazing actor.

Honestly I don't really like James the late night host but I love him as Smithy. This was a fantastic episode and I will miss these characters so much that I will probably binge watch the whole series again. In the meantime this episode will be watched again tonight to absorb it all. Well done and thank you to all involved.

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.

I was hesitant about there being another last episode but wow. What a great ending and send off for a fantastic show.

Parts had me crying, parts had me laughing, parts had me shocked.

The last 15 minutes really were 10/10.

They wrapped up so many stories and endings for the characters and it was so lovely to watch.

There were amazing nods to other episodes and seasons and it was great to remember those amazing moments.

Having rewatched the whole show from start to finish to finish in preparation and now being able to watch this it was a real joy.

Credit to James Corden and Ruth Jones for such a fantastic show.

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.

A glorious send off to a terrific series and a wealth of richly drawn characters. A finale that manages to be both fresh and a celebration of all that has gone before. In an increasingly angry world, this show has been a beacon; shining it's warm light on the power of friendship and love. The finale has twists, turns, obstacles, and surprises but ultimately follows a path to a joyful ending. In my opinion, nothing else would have been appropriate as a farewell to this flawed, honest, loving and utterly loved bunch. The only problem I have is with the disbelief that the journey began 17 years ago... I'm smiling but feeling a little old.