This show was sold to me as a really weird and absurd piece of meta-fiction that would embrace the weirdness of its premise. It has certainly done that in a very smart way, but it hasn't really felt like the show was going to do anything that would be out of the ordinary, except focusing on a bunch of pretty strange characters. I was ready for the finale to be another example of that and simply end it all with a nice bow that would make the audience feel like they'd seen something that was really good, but more accessible than expected. But instead of that, the creators decided to really embrace the absurd in the finale and give us a totally unexpected, yet thematically beautiful note to end the show on. It's sure to bring up some issues with people as it feels largely disconnected from the rest of the show, but looking at it for what it is, this episode feels like the perfect ending to a show that never really followed the norms and would constantly make fun of its own basis. A show that dappled in depth now goes deeper than ever before, and it is pretty much a perfect finale.
The episode has an interesting structure, immediately separating itself from the rest of the show as it is set a while after the previous episodes. The time jump makes room for some new developments to have happened off-screen that have implications on what happens later on in the episode. The second half is pretty much all dedicated to Asher being stuck on the ceiling of the house and Whitney going into labor, giving birth to their child. It may not make a lot of logical sense, but it makes a lot of sense that the show would end on this quite brilliant note.
These characters have always wanted to be in control of the situation, but it has never worked. Now, they're totally not in control of something that is out of their hands entirely, yet follows their roles pretty aptly. Asher has always been there, but no one seems to really want him around, so this episode pretty much tries to get him out of the way constantly, while Whitney feels stronger on her own, which she is for the majority of the episode. However, it comes at a terrible time, which makes it so much more tragic.
They end the show high on emotions. All of the actors really give incredible performances in this, and it's worth noting that the heightened tension makes for some truly great chemistry between all of them. Nathan Fielder has surprised tremendously in this show, showing off some great acting skills, despite often referring back to his usual brand of comedy. Emma Stone is a great actress, and her performance here really showed a different side of her, although she used her usual charm to really hit it home. And Benny Safdie also ends it on a truly emotional note that really worked.
"Green Queen" ends the show on its most absurd note; and yet it's also the show's most emotionally satisfying and endearing moments without a doubt. The thematic depth is all over this episode, and despite its absurdist nature, it truly hits a homerun and works in favor of all its characters and storylines set up.
The episode has an interesting structure, immediately separating itself from the rest of the show as it is set a while after the previous episodes. The time jump makes room for some new developments to have happened off-screen that have implications on what happens later on in the episode. The second half is pretty much all dedicated to Asher being stuck on the ceiling of the house and Whitney going into labor, giving birth to their child. It may not make a lot of logical sense, but it makes a lot of sense that the show would end on this quite brilliant note.
These characters have always wanted to be in control of the situation, but it has never worked. Now, they're totally not in control of something that is out of their hands entirely, yet follows their roles pretty aptly. Asher has always been there, but no one seems to really want him around, so this episode pretty much tries to get him out of the way constantly, while Whitney feels stronger on her own, which she is for the majority of the episode. However, it comes at a terrible time, which makes it so much more tragic.
They end the show high on emotions. All of the actors really give incredible performances in this, and it's worth noting that the heightened tension makes for some truly great chemistry between all of them. Nathan Fielder has surprised tremendously in this show, showing off some great acting skills, despite often referring back to his usual brand of comedy. Emma Stone is a great actress, and her performance here really showed a different side of her, although she used her usual charm to really hit it home. And Benny Safdie also ends it on a truly emotional note that really worked.
"Green Queen" ends the show on its most absurd note; and yet it's also the show's most emotionally satisfying and endearing moments without a doubt. The thematic depth is all over this episode, and despite its absurdist nature, it truly hits a homerun and works in favor of all its characters and storylines set up.