Nickelodeon (ended 2012)
I like this episode, hell I will probably watch it again since I DVRed it. I started watching this show because of Miranda because I loved her from D&J and I just started liking the plot of the show and Sam and Spencer made this show funny for me.
I liked the Spencer and Sam scenes with the motorcycle but I didn't even know she even knew how to drive, or hell have a license to even ride one yet. But at the end when Sam was driving it will probably pick it up there with her if the show Sam and Cat gets picked up.
I actually didn't see Freddie really end up with either girls. I think Dan just wanted to get Seddie and Creddie a shot for the fans, but I thought it was sweet that Carly kissed Freddie, since he's been waiting for her to actually kiss him his whole life. Not counting "Isaved your life" of course, because she just liked him for what he did for her. Yeah they kissed in that episode, but she actually kissed him in this and since he's had a crush on her forever I just think that part was really sweet. But with Carly and Sam both leaving, I had a feeling he wasn't going to be ending up with neither one of them.
I maybe such a girl for saying this. But when Carly's dad walked though the door, I actually started crying. I'm just a sucker for season finale episodes and when she left for Italy with her dad, it reminded me of the final episode of Boy Meets World. But I cried more at that finale than this one lol. I actually knew Tom Hanks wasn't going to be playing her dad. An actor like that, I don't think Nick can afford him. I liked the guy they chose to play her dad, I think he fit the part quite well actually.
I felt like I should add more.
This was the first episode in awhile where I REALLY loved Spencer. I know I have been disappointed since Spencer was my favorite character and they didn't give him much to do. Even in the episode where Spencer makes new friends, what you would think is a Spencer-centric episode, turned out to mock him. I really wanted a nice episode that proved Spencer is a great guardian, and I am so glad Spencer was a great father figure AND hilarious in both Carly and Sam's plots.
This is also the first time I liked Gibby in awhile. He wasn't being problematically stupid to the iCarly trio. He was just being his goofy and overly naive self. Gibby is hilarious in small doses, and I think the episode had the perfect amount of Gibby.
One thing I did like about the Freddie/Carly kiss is that it seemed to tie up with the pilot. He finally got what he wanted. I loved all the throwbacks they had to the pilot. It made me smile. So much have changed and the characters had a lot of growth, but their core and strong bonds with each other is still the same. If that makes sense. And if Dan didn't write any of the Seddie drama /arc business, or put a little more Creddie development (and no phone conversation with Sam), I would be there cheering and fist pumping with Freddie too.
Part of me did want Spencer with a love interest, so I thought he'd be with that one girl, "the only one [Spencer] fell in love with". But he did end up playing a big role in this episode, which was good enough for me. Plus, taking care of Carly and Sam was probably more fulfilling to Spencer than any of his relationships. I thought it was sweet how he gave up his date to take Carly to the dance.
Everything else was great. Also, I loved all of the "guest stars" on it. Miss Briggs, Mrs. Benson, T-Bo, and Lewbert are all great actors and contributed so much to the show, so it was great for each of them to have their special little scenes.
I did not cry in this episode, but it was super cute. SUPER cute.
Well everyone..this is my final review for an episode of iCarly. Here goes it. My official review for iGoodbye:
The beginning was very entertaining with the whole back scratcher and then with Gibby making fun of Freddie xDDDD. The theme song was full of memories. It was like a collage of everything. I loved it . It was great to see Ms.Briggs again. A truly classic character. but no Principal Franklin? The phone thing was pretty weird. Freddie shouldn't have brought that case . The whole Gibby/Mall thing was funny. He totally broke the machine when he started freaking out lol. Seeing Carly's dad was awesome, I never really set in stone, the perfect image for him, but this guy played him well. I guess we'll never know what Socko looked like or why Freddie speaks Spanish. There were also LOTS of references to past episodes in the series. One that stood out the most, being the Ms.Briggs pointy boobs thing.
It was great to see disgusting ole Lewbert again . I liked that Spencer let Sam have the motorcycle. Their scene together was really sweet. Great final moment between the two of them. I was pretty mad that the dad had to just up and leave :/ . I guess I understand why Carly decided to go. She's a kid who misses her father. I'm sure we'd all feel that way if we were in her place.
The Carly/Spencer goodbye almost drove me to tears. Those two have the best brother-sister relationship. He raised her from a spunky short tweenage girl to a beautiful, outstanding, strong young lady. The Creddie kiss was...something. As a half creddier (I'm also half seddie), I liked it, but I felt bad for Seddiers. Creddie got the last kiss.
At least Dan DID bring back up Sam and Freddie's relationship, but it was more of a throwaway joke. I liked the final webshow. It was really sad when they said "This has been, iCarly". Hopefully one day, they do reunite for one more iCarly.
The ending...the group hug, then the Sam/Carly hug. Just beautiful. It was hard watching our gang split up. I felt like crying and crying while watching the group reminisce about the past. That really hit me hard. Then at the end with Sam riding off on the motorcycle, the credits rolling, Freddie's voice saying "..and we're out"....I just got so depressed about how that was the last time a new iCarly will ever air. Overall, iCarly was an AMAZING show. It really changed Nick, soon becoming its flagship show. I have to say, I've really enjoyed the ride. Thank you iCarly, for the wonderful, magnificent, outstanding, incredible 6 years.
RIP iCarly:
September 8, 2007 - November 23, 2012
vanillacupcakes wrote: |
I want a true iCarly movie reunion too, not just guest appearances on Sam and Cat. Hey, I'm a greedy fan. This is a random question, but did anybody else wonder how Spencer magically got better?? Right after Carly and her dad got back from the dance, Spencer was already not sick. I assume he "recovered" during the dance since it seemed like he made the spaghetti tacos. How did he get better so fast? Also, the whole thing with Carly leaving seemed too fast. She just decides in a few minutes to leave everyone and go to Italy? Sorry, I keep having random thoughts and making new posts haha. |
I definitely understand why she left too, it just seemed like everything was on a whim. Moving to Italy after living with your brother for so many years is such a big decision. I think it did help that everybody else encouraged her to go too. I think they should have spent half an hour focused on Carly going to Italy though instead of 15 minutes.
Oh, and another thought I would add.....I feel really bad for Spencer. Not only did he not get with the "only girlfriend he ever fell in love with", but Socko is his only friend. He couldn't make friends his own age. Carly is gone. He's basically all alone, unless Freddie/Gibby often crash the place. Even if they did, it's not the same as Spencer's relationship with Carly. I wish Spencer would have come to Italy too or something. It's too freaking sad!
vanillacupcakes wrote: |
I definitely understand why she left too, it just seemed like everything was on a whim. Moving to Italy after living with your brother for so many years is such a big decision. I think it did help that everybody else encouraged her to go too. I think they should have spent half an hour focused on Carly going to Italy though instead of 15 minutes. |
RIP! for a show that had already been rotting and withering away over the course of the last four years after a brilliant first season and a painful third through last season.
schillingklaus wrote: |
RIP! for a show that had already been rotting and withering away over the course of the last four years after a brilliant first season and a painful third through last season. |
Thank you Schilling for that lovely insight. Or as Gibby would say "Way to bring us all down" Now run along and go ship Mindy with Lewbert or whatever the hell you do.
pixarprincess wrote: |
Dude, it's the series finale. Both of you, Love and Tolerate if only FOR TEN MINUTES!! |