Before I say or write anything, I have a few very important questions to deal with.

Do I like the show?

I don’t know, as I write, we’ll find the answer together.

Am I glad Ani didn’t have much to do in the last season?

Hell yes.

Why am I writing this?
Because of Justin, Tony, Zach, Jessica and Clay and of course Hannah.

Last year when the third season came I had so much on my plate and the story had so little to offer that I gave it a pass. A year fast forward and my brother tells me that the last season came. So, embraced myself for the journey and over the course of three days I watched season 3 and 4.

I mean, season 1 was phenomenal. I loved it. Season 2 was little off, but man, I liked it. Then came the inevitable hate for Ani in season 3. Ani’s character would be in my top 5 pick of top annoying characters. Now, I shall abstain from talking about Ani.

Seeing Justin getting another chance at life gave me hope. His journey has been my favourite. His character has brilliantly depicted the duality of life. But then came the director, who I don’t know why wanted to complicate narration so much.

Jessica’s rise to the power has been among the most amazing things to witness. The way she fought with her past, the way she bluffed her way to get the courage she needed, was arguably satisfying to watch.

I wish I had a friend like Tony Padilla in school. In his own words, who just shows up every time. Though very late in my life I have realized I do have such people in my life and I’m lucky to have them in my life. But this story is for some other day. For now, we concentrate on Tony Padilla. He is a great guy. A guy that every Clay deserves. The way his life is distributed among people and the way he has taken time to be there for everyone is something that everyone must try to learn in their life.

During season 4, the “Zach and Clay on the piano” scene during Find you drink Party is among my top 10 favourite scenes from the series. I love Zach. I find him charming, complicated yet confident. Zach Dempsey, you’re my favourite too.

The Clay-Hannah Syndrome: Okie. This is something that I’m not sure if I should talk about, but what better way to find whether I should write about it than to write about it anyway.

Last week, one of the prominent stars from Indian film industry, Sushant Singh Rajput, committed suicide and I just couldn’t believe it. I saw his movies. Mostly in theatres. He was not among my favourites but he was also not someone who’s movie I would avoid watching. But when the news broke there was this sudden explosion of articles, video, discussions and I, at times, did feel I was watching it against my will but a part of me wanted to learn more about that guy. And the more I came to know about him the more I started liking him. But does this likeness has now any worth? Maybe, nothing. Zero.

I watched his movies in theatre. What else could I have done for him? Then this whole angle of nepotism exploded and now it’s just shouting, blaming, useless debates everywhere. Why useless you ask? that is also a topic for some other blog. I wish we all could do something for Hannah and people like her.

But this is also why I feel there’s a Clay Jensen in every sane person. And this is why I like the show. I hated seeing Justin die. I won’t lie, I cried a bit too. But ain’t this what makes a show great. It obviously has it’s own share of idiocy, but man, I like the show.

Since, I came to know that season 4 would be the last season, I was hoping the closing shot to be what it was and dude that got me more excited.

I would cherish these characters too Tyler, Alex, Caleb. Okay, Ani maybe you too. I don’t know why you had to be so nosy.

May there be love, life and hope

See you guys soon.

Jd