The Finale
- Episode aired Dec 25, 2024
- 1h 34m
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9.1/10
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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.
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.
Just loved it from beginning to end. Wasn't sure whether revisiting the story one last time would be a mistake, but I'm so pleased that wasn't the case. Funny, sad, rollercoaster episode. A few surprises along the way. Brilliant writing. I didn't think the show needed an extra ending, but I've changed my mind. It does feel like we have an ending now and for it to have been done in such a good way is brilliant. Had a nostalgic feel to it, not just with the characters but with the situations as well. Well worth a watch, I'm sure lots of people will watched tonight. Hope it gets the praise it deserves, just brilliant.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Did you know
- TriviaThe actor who plays Neil the baby, is the same actor that played him in season 3 as a baby and the 2019 Christmas special.
- GoofsWhen Mick is making his speech at the stag do, the pint of beer in his hand goes from full, to two thirds empty, and back to full.
Details
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
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