The worst drag in a season that dragged were the "preparations" for Sheldon and Amy's marriage. For this reason, I wasn't looking forward to this episode.
Now I think that the season dragged because they saved all the best for last.
Everything happens, and more. Kathy Bates and Teller show up as Amy's parents, with both giving an indeleble impression of their characters. However, even if it is normal for famour actors/celebrities to appear in the show, the way they introduced Mark Hamill was a bolt from the blue. A moment of genius in scripwriting.
The best thing of this episode is that it was a sort of happening, with all the recurring characters showing up along with a storm of celebrities (even Hamill's daughter has a cameo). Everybody had his moment to shine within a storyline that covered from Amy's and Sheldon decisive breakthrough in their research - while everybody else was waiting them for the cerimony! - to Penny scolding unsuffereable parents in a way that closed even my mouth.
And then there was the marriage itself, which was honestly moving. I really liked how they showed that, yes, Sheldon can feel love, without betraying his character.
I agree that we should have seen Sheldon's mee-maw and Leonard's mother - but, honestly, the episode should have lasted 15 minutes more. As it is, it is already packed to the brim.
A great season finale and one of the most memorable episodes of the series. It doesn't beat the "Scavenger Hunt" one (what does?) but IMHO it is up there with the best.
Now I think that the season dragged because they saved all the best for last.
Everything happens, and more. Kathy Bates and Teller show up as Amy's parents, with both giving an indeleble impression of their characters. However, even if it is normal for famour actors/celebrities to appear in the show, the way they introduced Mark Hamill was a bolt from the blue. A moment of genius in scripwriting.
The best thing of this episode is that it was a sort of happening, with all the recurring characters showing up along with a storm of celebrities (even Hamill's daughter has a cameo). Everybody had his moment to shine within a storyline that covered from Amy's and Sheldon decisive breakthrough in their research - while everybody else was waiting them for the cerimony! - to Penny scolding unsuffereable parents in a way that closed even my mouth.
And then there was the marriage itself, which was honestly moving. I really liked how they showed that, yes, Sheldon can feel love, without betraying his character.
I agree that we should have seen Sheldon's mee-maw and Leonard's mother - but, honestly, the episode should have lasted 15 minutes more. As it is, it is already packed to the brim.
A great season finale and one of the most memorable episodes of the series. It doesn't beat the "Scavenger Hunt" one (what does?) but IMHO it is up there with the best.