Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Farewell Bravermans

Tonight, after 103 episodes and six seasons, we will be saying farewell to the Bravermans on Parenthood.  I'm truly sad to see them go.  We were late joining the Parenthood craze and spent some time between season 3 and 4 binge watching to catch up, but ever since then we have kept current with the help of our DVR.  Are you a fan?

Parenthood finale, Bravermans

Sometimes after you watch a series for years, you feel like the characters are actual people.  I remember when Sex and the City was having their finale show.  Of course, I had to have a party to commemorate the event with my friends.  Ian was thirteen at the time and we were going someplace in the car together.  I was daydreaming about how I thought the show should end and let out a sigh.  Ian asked what the matter was and I said I wasn't sure I wanted Carrie to end up with Big in Sex and the City.  He gently put his hand on my arm and reminded me that it was just a TV show, not real life.  Thanks, Ian, for the reminder.

I've caught myself doing the same melancholy daydreaming about how I want the Parenthood series to finish.  Will Joel and Julia make it?  Will Max be able to mainstream into life as an adult?  What will happen to the Luncheonette?!?!

Here's some fun facts about the show:

Sarah Lauren Graham and Adam Peter Krause are dating in real life.  Gross -- brother and sister!!

                                           

Max Max Burkholder does not have Asperger's in real life.

                                            

Some posts I've seen on Reddit is predicting Crosby (Dax Shepard) will die in the finale.  Say it's not so!!  They wouldn't do that to us, would they??

                                             

Do you remember some of these quotes:

Max: I don't get why we have to raise our hands, because if we were in a real conversation you wouldn't raise your hand every time you wanted to contribute something to the conversation.

Crosby: Yeah, well I'm so sorry sweetie. I'm sorry I failed you again.
Jasmine: Well, at least you're consistent!

Kristina: I was standing next to that goddess that you hired and I started leaking.
Adam: What, breast milk?
Kristina: No, oil. Yes breast milk!

 So, farewell my Parenthood friends.  Thanks for many good hours of TV time.  I have my box of tissues handy to keep me company while I watch your last visit to my family room.
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26 comments:

  1. XmasDollyJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I'm sorry I've never seen this show much less ever heard about it. I don't watch any TV at night and when I watch it during the day it's usually just the Fox News in the morning. Sorry. It must have been a good show for your to be such a great fan.

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  2. mail4roseyJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    I hope your character doesn't die. It's funny that the rumors circulate before the show. Where's the suspense!! :) ;)

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  3. AnosaJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    I actually haven't even watched an episode of it yet, but i did love sex and the city and loved the ending.

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  4. Masshole MommyJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    I watch very little television, but I really feel like I missed the boat on this show. It seems like everyone loved it, so maybe I will Netflix marathon it one of these weekends.

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  5. AshleyJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    So, I've never "watched" this show, but my fiance does regularly so I've caught bits and pieces. From that little bit of exposure, I can say that it really looks like a great series. If it's on Netflix, maybe I'll start checking it out :) I totally understand your pain though! While I'm not into TV now so much, I cried when both Party of Five and Desperate Housewives ended ;)

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  6. P!nkyJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Big fan of parenthood, but I'm three seasons behind. So sad when a series ends!

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  7. HallieJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    I've got my tissues ready too! Love Parenthood and I'm sorry to see a quality show leave.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I haven't seen Parenthood but it's one of those shows that I keep on hearing about. I may have to check out the series on DVD.

    Thanks for sharing and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

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  9. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I am so sad, I haven't gotten to watch the last season of it but I really loved this show! I am sad they it is being cancelled!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    This is one of the few shows that I've watched in the past few years. I haven't seen any of this season since we got rid of the DVR but I'll watch them all on Netflix. I'm really sad to see the show end.

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  11. StylishGeekJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I have heard of this show's popularity but I haven't seen an episode yet. I am a fan of Lauren Graham (I truly love her character in Gilmore Girls). Your post has prompted me to look out for this on Netflix or DVE :)

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  12. FrancJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    I haven't watched parenthood but it looks like a good series. I also like watching series because of the stories and I'm also rewatching some old series now.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I"ve actually never seen this show, but I've heard its awesome! I'll have to watch it when it's on netflix!

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  14. mypixieblogJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Awwww, the finale really was heartbreaking and I think I reached a new world record... Went through three tissues in a matter of five minutes last night. LOL, I won't spoil anything if you haven't watched, but would love to know your thoughts on the finale. Did you think it did the show in its entirety justice??

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  15. Lisa RIosJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I have been watching it for sometime continuously & once I had a kid I had to miss them all lately. It is so sad to know that such a wonderful series is coming to an end. Would love to try the DVD of the same.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    I have never seen this but it sounds like it would of been a great show. I will have to keep my eyes open and maybe I will find it to watch again sometime.

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:17 PM

      Seasons 1 through 5 are on Netflix

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  17. DebiJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    I have only seen a few episodes of Parenthood. I always wanted to get into the series.

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  18. Julie MJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    We actually just started the series. Going to have to avoid all of the spoilers of the ending. :)

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  19. Katherines CornerFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    I cried I will miss this show so much. Thank you for sharing at The Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

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  20. CourtneyLynneFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Its so strange... I had never heard of this show until this last season of it... Now that's all I hear about when people talk about TV.... I will have to see what its all about on my bff Netflix ;-)

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  21. DisneyBride2008February 1, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    I haven't seen this show appear over here in the UK yet, but I am watching out for it! I loved Arrested Development and I was years behind everyone else with that too! ;)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    I have only seen a few episodes but I plan to watch all episodes from start to finish as soon as I finish my Korean dramas. I know what you mean, after some time it feels like they're real people and that you're somehow part of the show hahaha! For a time I got obsessed with Smallville some years back. Lol

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  23. Peachy @ The Peach KitchenFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    I've never seen Parenthood. It sounds like such a great series to follow. Do you think i can still try watching it from season 1?

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:15 PM

      Seasons 1 through 5 are on Netflix

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  24. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    i hàve never seen this , i live in itàly.but it seems a great series... now i'm watching grey's anatomy as i will finish with that am gonna start with this

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