chris1991 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Ahh I love these characters! I don’t want it to end…but it’s prob time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoutbritney Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I’m not loving this season as much as others :( there are so many characters now at this point it’s hard to care ab every storyline. Also feeling like the overall vibes so far has been very melancholic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leptine Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 3:35 AM, The Witch said: The wokeness in s4 feels so 2018... It's honestly ridicolous and not realistic at all, especially how they portrayed the new school, also the Gillian Anderson storyline is not credible at all, the actress is still serving amazing performance but they make it looks like it's a younger woman that never had a child before, a supposed successful therapist like her character who had already a child is not realistic that is not organized with somebody hired that can help her with the newborn. Despite these things, the show is still very enjoyable I am 4 episodes in, the show is finishing at the right time tho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Unoriginal Posted September 26, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2023 sadly episode 8 felt like a bit of a whimper to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaws Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Watched episode 4 last night and so far, for some reason, it's been a corny fest Like, it's still entertaining because the characters we love are there, and the show is quite open about certain topics. BUT, what the **** did they do this season to make it this corny? ddd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaws Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 25 minutes ago, Leptine said: It's honestly ridicolous and not realistic at all, especially how they portrayed the new school, also the Gillian Anderson storyline is not credible at all, the actress is still serving amazing performance but they make it looks like it's a younger woman that never had a child before, a supposed successful therapist like her character who had already a child is not realistic that is not organized with somebody hired that can help her with the newborn. Despite these things, the show is still very enjoyable I am 4 episodes in, the show is finishing at the right time tho. The fact she didn't want to take any medicines despite being a therapyst herself was so, so off to me Anyway, I hope this ends on a cute note and in that case I might come back and watch it in the future, because the first seasons are so good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoutbritney Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 The whole church storyline is so dragged out and corny to me as well idk. Im so confused by their new "college." Is there any school thats not a performing arts school that is actually like this? It all seems a bit much to me I don't know. I love having diverse characters of different backgrounds when it feels natural and important to the plot but these characters seem like such parodies who often rely on their diverse identifiers as their narrative crutch rather than let that be just a part of the foundation of their character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoutbritney Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just finished and wow what an absolute train wreck of a final season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jasmine Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The way Maeves storyline carries the show… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncatena Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 5:36 PM, Outlaws said: The fact she didn't want to take any medicines despite being a therapyst herself was so, so off to me I saw it as a comment on how even someone as educated as her will sometimes refuse the help they need, but it wasn't in character at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncatena Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 the season had some strong moments overall, the funeral episode was fantastic, and some of the side plots were great, especially Aimee's, Jackson's and Adam's, but there was a LOT of mess, especially compared to the earlier seasons. Eric felt like a caricature and his storyline did nothing for me, as well as the forced drift between him and Otis. Maeve was obviously the most interesting character and got the best send off. Jean's sister was almost interesting, especially her past, but that wasn't developed enough so she just felt like someone written in so Jean had someone to bounce off of. None of the new characters were all that interesting, but the potential was there. Which made it more frustrating. Cal's story line was the most important and well written to me. Showing a non-binary character go through gender dysphoria and how that manifests when there is so much misunderstanding about gender non-conforming people is so important. I love that they had light moments as well, like their little flirt with Aisha. Otis and O's story was boring, annoying, drawn out, and did absolutely nothing for the season and it took up the most time. Extremely frustrating. Ruby was wasted by literally only being important when Otis needed her. also, Roman is a cutie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sombre Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Finished the last/fourth season, and I liked it better at the end when they started focusing more on the main characters. The new characters were so overwhelming and useless considering it was the last season. Season 4 is such a stain on an otherwise great show. Sad but glad we got an official ending... I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illia Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I'm 6 episodes in already and I have to say that Otis vs O storyline is so uneventful They're trying so hard to make it look like competition or something but the whole situation is just laughable at best Spoiler Although I'm glad Ruby clocked her аss on the radio show I hope this wraps up this entire competition arc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lille Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Having such ass as the conclusion to such a great show is sad. Truly an embodiment of that horse drawing meme. Also, that school seems like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Im midway through the final episode and this season has been a complete disaster .. im so sad i loved this show i actually love a couple of the new characters but the rest of it is just SOOO bad .. i cant believe how much it fell off.. it went from something cool and fun to watch to being something actively cringeworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Officially finished yep, that season ruined the show for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaws Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Watched the funeral episode and it was so, so cute I gotta accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncatena Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Outlaws said: Watched the funeral episode and it was so, so cute I gotta accept. loved the cameo's of the old teachers and I feel so bad for Maeve's brother, the contrast of her being able to move on because she has supportive friends and him being caught in the cycle of substance abuse... so sad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaws Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, ChapelHooker said: loved the cameo's of the old teachers and I feel so bad for Maeve's brother, the contrast of her being able to move on because she has supportive friends and him being caught in the cycle of substance abuse... so sad Everything about it, the messiness of the 'event', then the beautiful music scene, everyone looking at each other, idk it was so wholesome. But yeah, it was also super deep and hard. (it also had some stupid things and situations with people getting mad over nothing, it's so annoying ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelter Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 The first 3 seasons were so good, this was just ok for me. I don’t get why they needed all those characters and how woke it has become, it’s very forced. That school is not realistic, it was an actual disaster. The last ep was a mess and didn’t really feel like an ending until the last few min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Witch Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Episode 6 was the only GOOD episode. Eric was the best on s1 & s2 and they ruined him making a basic stereotipical gay. Joanna was the only new character that served Otis and Maeve: ZzZzz We need a Ruby going to collage spin-off @Leptine Edited September 29, 2023 by The Witch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainsskyscrapers Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, The Witch said: We need a Ruby going to collage spin-off Yes, we do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Makes absolutely no sense to get rid of older characters to introduce new ones who are uninteresting and dull. I wonder what was the real reason. Maybe the old actors asked for too much money or something. It seems fishy and weird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabetio Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 reading replies to this thread, and, though i agree this season is the weakest of the 4, i think we are being overtly harsh. i think this season did its job well. the whole point of sex education is growth, maturity and change. people are complaining about new storylines, characters & development, but so much good content and interesting & pertinent problems are being discussed through new & interesting characters. these storylines (personally) kept me engaged and made me think about things i hadn’t before, not to mention made me feel things (which doesn’t happen all too often). i loved the ending. i think the otis/maeve storyline is so beautifully crafted from start to finish. i love the send offs for each character that we got. it wasn’t perfect. it wasn’t without flaws or cringe moments. but love never is! and that is the point. that’s just my humble opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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