BillsPride12 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I was just lounging out channel surfing a little bit ago and came across the Seinfeld Series Finale on Comedy Central. I probably haven't seen those episodes in about 20 years even though I still like watching Seinfeld reruns. I remember at the time it being very polarizing where you either loved it or hated it. I always liked it and still felt that way after watching it again, I liked the way they brought everybody back. Not their best work ever but I never understood the hate some people had for the way they ended it. I've seen much worse from other shows over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 It's been many years since I watched it. I guess I might be an outlier then as I would actually say no to yay or nay. Like I didn't think it was great but didn't think it was awful. it was alright But I wasn't the shows biggest fan. again ya know it was alright. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 It was very unspectacular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I think that if you follow the clues leading up to the finale, it's kind of obvious that Tony gets shot in the head while at the diner with his family. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: It was very unspectacular. ..…not that there is anything wrong that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: It was very unspectacular. Teri Hatcher disagrees 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I liked it better than Ozark finale, and the Ozarks finale almost ruined my opinion of the entire series 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Most finales have been terrible. But that's because IMHO most series start with material for a season, maybe two and then get picked-up to go further and have no idea how to end it properly. Seinfeld however was a show about nothing and could have gone any way they wanted, and failed. I saw that finale once and never wanted to see it again, whereas I've watched the other shows in the series numerous times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I liked they ended it with the same button conversation as the premier episode but the whole 2 part/court room relive old moments and them going to jail was meh. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Gugny said: It was very unspectacular. But……it WAS real, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I can guarantee you I watched it live, with anxious anticipation. Now, I don't remember 5 second of it to be honest! I wouldn't mind watching it if it's out there for free somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: I can guarantee you I watched it live, with anxious anticipation. Now, I don't remember 5 second of it to be honest! I wouldn't mind watching it if it's out there for free somewhere. Seinfeld is on Netflix. I occasionally watch some episodes here and there but like I said in my original post I haven't seen the Finale in like 20 years before today. They were never episodes I would have gone out of my way to put on but just stumbled upon it today. Definitely not like other episodes where you would re-watch them over and over but I feel like it worked as a Finale if that makes any sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, The Poojer said: I liked it better than Ozark finale, and the Ozarks finale almost ruined my opinion of the entire series agreed...another "just end it" ending to an otherwise great series. Edited June 26, 2022 by zevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 My wife and I were big fans of the show. We were both pretty "meh" on the finale, though. Best series finale ever: Newhart. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, WhoTom said: My wife and I were big fans of the show. We were both pretty "meh" on the finale, though. Best series finale ever: Newhart. That's a great topic. The most jaw-dropping series finale I can remember was St. Elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 The Seinfeld last episode was always going to be too tough to really nail, just based on the nature of the show. I think it was a decent way to end the show, by bringing back some of the side characters throughout the years. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I’m not a fan of the “everything gets a bow on it” type of finales To end where it started conversationally was I think quite smart (button) the walk down memory lane was a little cheesy but better than a lot of finales once you accept the show for what it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCockSportif Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 For me, Seinfeld kinda lost its way after the season where George's fiancee dies after licking too many stamps (I found that episode to be darkly funny, like so many other of the episodes). By the time the series ended, I was glad. It kind of ran its course. "Curb Your Enthusiasm", if you haven't seen it, is "Seinfield" for the R-Rated crowd. The first 4 seasons, in particular, are fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 17 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Seinfeld is on Netflix. I occasionally watch some episodes here and there but like I said in my original post I haven't seen the Finale in like 20 years before today. They were never episodes I would have gone out of my way to put on but just stumbled upon it today. Definitely not like other episodes where you would re-watch them over and over but I feel like it worked as a Finale if that makes any sense. If I can find the finale, I'll watch it and throw in my 2 cents. I honestly don't remember a thing about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I liked the finale. The crew from the “show about nothing”….gets arrested for doing nothing. We get to see see all the classic side characters again. The series ends with the same conversation in which it began. Even in the finale, they kept to their “no hugging, no learning” ethos. One thing I’ve always wanted to know; how did people WANT it to end? For all those who said it ended poorly, what ending would you have preferred? What could they have done that would have pleased everyone? It always seemed to me that people didn’t like the finale because it wasn’t a happy ending, but a happy ending would have been so un-Seinfeld. And what would that even MEAN in the context of these characters? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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