Parenthood Finale

[aggiecyd]

How do you think they're going to end it? Based on the writers saying (I think) that someone will die, I'm not sure it's going to be Zeke. Only because they've followed the storyline from the movie pretty well (surprise baby for Adam & Christina; Joel & Julia break up and get back together; Sarah gets a serious relationship; Amber has a baby...)
At the end of the movie, the black sheep character leaves and his son is left to be raised by the grandfather. Based on that, and the wild & crazy motorcycle crash from earlier, I think they're going to kill Crosby.
What say you?

[expectantsteelerfan]

What movie? What rock am I under that I've watched this show from the beginning and have no idea what movie you are talking about?

At the beginning of this season, I thought they were leaving it open to be a surprise, but after the most recent episodes, I'd be really upset if it wasn't Zeke. I really hope they do try to do anything crazy and just end it in a natural way.

[aggiecyd]

The show is based on a movie of the same name. It came out in the late 80s and had Steve Martin & Rick Moranis. They've changed the characters some, but the storylines are similar.

[goillini823]

I thought it was Crosby as well after the random motorcycle accident. It better be Zeke though. I can't handle a finale where Crosby leaves 2 young kids fatherless.

[cjcouple]

I never realized this was based on that movie.

[penguingrrl]

I had heard of the movie parenthood, but never made the connection that the show was based on it! If I saw the movie it was back in the 80s and I don't remember it at all.

I get the sense they're going to end on a happy note, with the wedding. A death would have happened by now so there was still time to tie up the loose ends.

[scattered]

Wait are we sure it's actually based on that movie? I love that movie, like I could probably recite most of it and I really hate this tv show.

[aggiecyd]

I would be upset if they kill off Crosby too. I'd be ok with Zeke, but they seem to be dragging it out. I would be able to accept Sarah too, she's annoying as hell. Well, her and Hank.
Devastated if something were to happen to Joel. I have a crush.

[lala]

See, I was thinking after Amber named the baby Zeke that it might inspire Zeke to have the surgery. Maybe Jasmine is killed off & Crosby has to step up/grow up finally & that's what gets him & Adam to make up.

[aggiecyd]

Jan 25, 2015 20:34:03 GMT -5 scattered said:

Wait are we sure it's actually based on that movie? I love that movie, like I could probably recite most of it and I really hate this tv show.

Yes, Adam is Steve Martin who's son had the anxiety issues. They changed it to autism with Max. Helen is the single mom with kids Gary & Julie (who gets pregnant with Keanu's baby). Susan & Nathan became Joel & Julia with the one daughter. Crosby is the Larry character who shows up with a son from a one-night stand and then leaves at the end. It's loosely based, but the main story is there.

[scattered]

I'm going to google this.

[lala]

It's true, it's on the wiki page.

[scattered]

Jan 25, 2015 20:59:15 GMT -5 lala said:

It's true, it's on the wiki page.

Interesting. I just really can't with this show. I've tried. But really, it has to be me, because everyone and their dog loves it!

[goillini823]

And I just found out that the little girl that played Michelle's friend on Full House was Kristina's campaign Manager last season.

[court26]

Jan 25, 2015 21:16:33 GMT -5 goillini823 said:

And I just found out that the little girl that played Michelle's friend on Full House was Kristina's campaign Manager last season.

OMG!  That is so funny!

[aggiecyd]

Jan 25, 2015 21:16:33 GMT -5 goillini823 said:

And I just found out that the little girl that played Michelle's friend on Full House was Kristina's campaign Manager last season.

What?! Damn, I'm old.

[lala]

Jan 25, 2015 21:18:19 GMT -5 @kimbus22 said:

Jan 25, 2015 21:04:11 GMT -5 scattered said:

Interesting. I just really can't with this show. I've tried. But really, it has to be me, because everyone and their dog loves it!

I can't figure out why I love it. I hate like half the characters and I find it overly sentimental and trying too hard to hit one of every "topic" storylines possible.  But I love it.

It's weird - I'm not a hugely sentimental person, but I almost cry every single time in the opening credits. Something gets me. 

[cjcouple]

ok so weird. the 89 parenthood movie is on right now on nick jr.

[lattelady5]

Jan 25, 2015 20:34:03 GMT -5 scattered said:

Wait are we sure it's actually based on that movie? I love that movie, like I could probably recite most of it and I really hate this tv show.

post it.

[lattelady5]

So...did everyone watch it?

Thoughts?

[lattelady5]

I wasn't thrilled with it. I am actually surprised that nobody died... Good call @kimbus on baby Zeke. I did think the false alarm from gas scene was hilarious.

I still feel like they didn't do a great job.

[goillini823]

There's one more show left this Thursday

[lattelady5]

Jan 26, 2015 14:37:17 GMT -5 goillini823 said:

There's one more show left this Thursday

What?!?

I thought that was the last one lol

Well, I'll come back to this next week. I watch on hulu and thought that was the finale lol I guess there's still time to kill Zeek off?

[goillini823]

Jan 26, 2015 14:43:35 GMT -5 lattelady5 said:

Jan 26, 2015 14:37:17 GMT -5 goillini823 said:

There's one more show left this Thursday

What?!?

I thought that was the last one lol

Well, I'll come back to this next week. I guess there's still time to kill Zeek off?

Yes, there's still time for him to die. Lol. From what I've read online they will fast forward to 3 years later at the end. I've had a lot of time to do all this research since DS Is so sick and only wants to be held.

[lattelady5]

Jan 26, 2015 14:46:52 GMT -5 goillini823 said:

Jan 26, 2015 14:43:35 GMT -5 lattelady5 said:

What?!?

I thought that was the last one lol

Well, I'll come back to this next week. I guess there's still time to kill Zeek off?

Yes, there's still time for him to die. Lol. From what I've read online they will fast forward to 3 years later at the end. I've had a lot of time to do all this research since DS Is so sick and only wants to be held.

lol

At the beginning of the season I was team I hope they kill someone else besides Zeek but now at the end, I only want Zeek to die...Killing off anyone else would be too shocking and tragic and they've been building to it.

[lala]

Nothing is ever going to be as good as the Six Feet Under finale, soooo good.

@kimbus22 Ugh, I'm so sorry! Do no watch Call the Midwife, you'll have a heart attack every episode.

[Rainyday]

Aggh I'm watching the last two before tomorrow's finale and already tears.

[trizzie]

I am afraid it is going to be Crosby also.

[excited30]

I am so torn... between watching and not watching the last show.  Of course I will end up watching it, as it's my favorite show, but I'm so emotional over it ending.  I don't have cable, but it's the one show that I follow on cable television and now that it's over I'm so bummed.  I was bummed when 7th Heaven ended... then there was this huge gap for me and then I found Parenthood.  Now what?  Whoever dies doesn't matter to me, as the whole show is ending and that just plain stinks!