I loved how we finally saw Rebecca letting someone (Paula) in her own theatrical abstract space aka her deepest self. By doing that, she finally acknowledged a part of herself she was dissociated from. The most hidden, neglected and weird part of herself reveals to be the key to the happiness she'd craved all along. To me, that epiphany alone is the best ending I could have ever asked of this show.
Very very well said, I completely agree. She also was vulnerable enough to let someone into that space, to see the real her. Which I think is so scary and beautiful to be so vulnerable. It's like Brene Brown says '“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” Paula has done that for Rebeccca. Rebecca has shown Paula her true self, and she was met with acceptance and love for who she is.
Other people in previous music videos were aware of the music video. Like in the one where it's there are no problems in our relationship anymore, one of the girls is telling them they're delusional
I honestly think it's still Rebecca and not Rachel on this. When you don't know where you're going, what you're doing, there's a weird comfort in returning to your old weary "crazy" self. In a sort of "Yes, of course, it was not going to work, I was not going to get better, I knew it" way. A sort of dark jubilation, even if it doesn't last, even if she genuinely wants to get better and be better...
Paula was the best middle age woman in TV period... What other middle aged woman is seen as the sexy icon, is the best singer, extremely extremely capable in both good and bad things, super hardworking, achieves her dream even after being told she couldn't make it so many times and not once was she EVER defined as the fat mom joke. I love Paula.
@@beckhampang191 and on top of that, she has her own issues that she works through and sets her own personal boundaries, that are respected and embraced by the people around her. She’s not this perfect, wise sage bc of her age, she’s just someone at a better stage in life, who takes this younger, more damaged woman under her wing to help her grow and develop. Paula is possibly the best character in CXG, a show full of incredible characters, and Donna Lynne brings her to life in the most brilliant and human way.
@@hkazu63 Completely. One of my favorite “keystone” moments in the show (honestly, all the important moments are my fav though 😭) is that moment where Paula and Rebecca ACTUALLY realize and address what’s unhealthy about their friendship dynamic; that was so important for both of their growth. The “friendship contract” they drew out is adorably appropriate for their profession as lawyers. But really, the fact of them having that real and important moment of conversation between friends was so gratifying in the growth it represented for them both.
I've seen a lot of people say that "oh they never put west covina in" and that with the west covina dress they played a brass version of "meet Rebecca". I think not including west covina was genius. That song was never about how she loved the town of west Covina. It was about her trying to convince herself that she didn't move there for josh. Notice how she doesn't face the west covina dress. it's always behind her. It's in her past. she's admitting to herself that she moved here for josh. she's done lying to herself. And she's done with that song. It's also important how they play meet rebecca instead of west covina. rebecca is meeting herself. She's going through what made her into her. The real her. But that's just a theory, a film theory! thanks for reading
Taking this one step further, though - notice the way that at the end of the final West Covina reprise with Paula, the camera stops with the West Covina dress framed perfectly between them. No longer behind her. (Aside - I think there's also something in the way she doesn't actually _sing_ "Meet Rebecca" here, we just get that instrumental quote - as though she's not _quite_ ready to actually meet Rebecca yet, not until Paula is able to step in and help her.)
TheOxenMafia wow i really got locked out of my old email and now have to use a separate youtube account to respond. i think she didn’t sing meet rebecca simply because it just didn’t fit. i don’t think it was meant to be read into. it just wasn’t made to be sung by a character and fit better musically:)
This song managed to medley songs from the song AND also give a synopsis of the whole series almost like a musical equivalent of "Previously on...", but also managed to weave the "11 o'clock" theatrical metaphor, and yeah, it also got me teary-eyed. :)
Can we talk about one of the best character growths ever? The beginning of the series, she had bouncy short bobbed hair, a little more makeup, and her musical stylings were more reminiscent of classical theatre and classic genres. And now, her hair is still curly but more natural looking and she wears more casual clothing. Also the way she sings stupid bitch, she sounds more like she’s laughing back at herself instead of blaming herself in a sad way, it’s just amazing.
From a writing perspective, the series finale was genius. For four seasons, the viewers have been seeing Rebecca, this troubled soul, express her emotions, her pain, her joy, her love, her hate, in this remarkable way, while the rest of the cast is oblivious. We have followed this unacknowledged aspect of his brain while, for the most part, it is never confronted in the narrative. The ending though, the ending is exactly that, confronting not the pain she experiences, but what she makes with it. This remarkable ability she has becomes salvation for her like the viewers felt it was, in some ways, for us. It was flawless. The perfect wrap up to an incredible journey.
In one song, that's less than 5 minutes long, a four-year journey was perfectly encapsulated. After everything you've done for me (that I didn't ask for), it's so hard to say goodbye. I'm not crying. It just happens to be raining indoors.
It's also very bland, which is I guess a good parallel to all the outfits we see in the stage. The outfit kinda represents the fact that she didnt find herself. So, during the open-mic scene, where she starts figuring out herself,her clothes have a flowery pattern and red (which is of course the colour "of a heart that beats free")
I know it was for a production reason that she put on the Ruined Everything dress instead of having it on a mannequin, but I love it thematically. She goes back to that place where she could be incredibly self depreciating and spiral, but instead realizes and chooses not to. Instead chooses to see herself as a multifaceted person. This show still shakes me to my core years later.
This was honestly the only kind of ending I was going to be happy with. I'm so glad it was not about the partner, but about Rebecca realizing that her happiness can never come from an extrinsic force. That is all I've ever wanted for her, tbh. And this medley was beautiful.
Yes me too inwould have hated that at the end was about finding a partner.. when in fact it should and was about her finding happines bybher own means .. abd the fsct she becsme a composer felt so whole as an ending .
WOW. I think we can all agree that Rebecca choosing to truly finding herself and pursuing her own happiness was PERFECT. Not going to lie, ofc I did get swept up in the shipping and I also had my opinions about who I wanted her to be with, and the last episode even heavily alluded to one person in particular. But I love how the most touching part of this finale was when all of the girls were there to support Rebecca in her songwriting, it was just so.... so damn lovely, and it was just straight up a moment of LOVE. I mean sure, the writers left the final scene open ended, so people may find themselves inclined to speculate on who she could still get into a relationship with, I mean, Maybe it’s Greg? Maybe Nathaniel? ....or none. But the thing is, that doesn’t even matter because it was never about who she “ends up with”. Rebecca did find love, just not in the traditional romantic comedy sense. Her journey continues on. Final remark. This mashup number was such a great recall to all the great moments of this series. I love how they finally fully acknowledge that Rebecca uses these songs as a mechanism to process her life.
I'm still in my grieving process about the ending episode; I saw this ending coming but I still feel sad because the most important song, finally her "I'm rebecca song" we never heard and also after investing so much time with these relationships we we're left in the dark. I feel like I need closure maybe. But it's just a show so I know I'll get over it. These extremely talented actors/actresses did a remarkable job. I truly appreciate that.
Aliz D10 I also had a strong feeling that this was how the show would finish, with her not making a partner selection. And believe me, I was pretty devastated when I looked at the clock, and saw that there was about a minute left before the episode would be over, realizing we, the audience, would not get to hear the song. I get where you’re coming from, about wanting the feeling of closure. But hey, life doesn’t make narrative sense, amiright? That would be saying that her story ends with a person, but it doesn’t, this is only the beginning.
Shoutout to all the weird artsy kids who have abstract theatrical spaces that help them think. It's the first time I've seen myself so represented in a show lol
@prageruwu honestly, everybody has somewhat of an abstract space to help them think. Mine isn't even very abstract, I just go into my imagination and try to figure out stuff. I said specifically people like rebecca because she goes into those fantasies very often, and so do I. But it's actuallly very normal for people to have those mechahisms, just not so normal to overuse them to escape your reality.
man when Paula told Rebecca that 'who she was' was right there in the songs I couldn't help but tear up. It was obvious, satisfying and revelatory at the same time. Paula's joy in that scene and Rebecca's realisation and then Paula's reprise... so proud of how far those ladies have come from their days of stalking, scheming and hacking in the name of love
Dear Rachel, thank you for this show. I am a person with quiet BPD, and Rebecca really is spot on. From now on, if someone asks me "What is it like to have quiet BPD?, I won't get lost in boring explanations, I'm just going to tell them "Just watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, it's the story of my life". All the best from another Rebecca.
@@caljames8698 Did you look into it further? I looked up the symptoms now myself and am kinda wondering. Just finished the show last week after a many-years unintentional break from it after Season 2.
I don't know what was the best thing about this episode. The idea behind this song. The lyrics. The delivery. The choreo ? George's ponytail bit ? The line 'I'm getting a pony' being about that ponytail ? The fact that then surved the timejump ? I mean a great quick joke having great power narratively like how brilliant was that. The fact that, while paying hommage and being reverent to the show, the characters and all of their journeys, the episode still managed to be thrilling and engaging ? The moving moment where all the girls encourage Rebecca in such a sweet simple and natural way ? Nathaniel stepping up to his father by saying I love you ? Nathaniel at the zoo ? Nathaniel talking about the horse, then the stable then the big diamond ? All of his scenes were knockouts - proving once more that Scott Michael Foster genius, making us fall in love with him when we thought there'd be no one after Greg. This rarely happens in TV. This episode, whilst being charged with the pressure of being THE finale was still one the funniest of the show. Again, rarely happens in Comedy TV. Pretty much never these days. And CrazyExGF is so much more than comedy as we all know. And obvisouly the ever so positive and intelligent and meaningfull and inspiring ending. Even though you kinda suspect where it was heading - in regards to the already sheer brilliance of Rachel Bloom and the entire writing team you expect to be surprise at that point, because it never went the easy way, AND YET it unfolded beautifully and the way the episode was structured was perfection. I could go on and on about so much more but I'll sum it up to this : Brilliant finale. A Six-Feet-Under level finale. P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N.
This show gave me the courage to save my own life after a difficult year of navigating my own BPD and the heartbreaks that came with it. Thank you to Rachel, Aline, the cast, and the crew for the gift, hope, and absolute breath of fresh air that Rebecca and CXG have been to all of us.
The whole show I was Obsessed with the symbolism of the colors and patterns she was wearing and it was SO exciting to see that that was acknowledged as being on purpose
Never, in my whole television watching life, i cried so much watching a series finale. It was an amazing ride and it ended perfectly. Thank you for giving me so many (so many rewatches Netflix knows for sure i have a problem) hours of this amazing work of art.
Quite professional, well done and written... off the normal path but so clever. Have watched 4x through, a lot of very sensitive subject matter and the characters were geniusly intertwined and mirrored!! Every time I rewatch I find new long range tie ins to scenes, statements, and the music!!! Brilliant series!
I only just discovered this show as my own depression spiraled into a rabbit hole. No Rachel, you didn't ruin everything, and the journey you traveled as Rebecca Bunch helped save me. Blessed be.
I can't even describe how muchof a role this show played in me reaching out for help. I'm now in an an outpatient rehab program that has helped me deal with my mental health issues way better than before.
Has someone made a video analyzing Rebecca's wardrobe through the seasons yet? I'm not even specifically talking about the outfits that she wears during musical numbers. I am legitimately curious about the style change we see in her day to day life, because there DEFINITELY is one, but I'm not fashion-minded enough to do it justice on my own.
Just have watched last episode. I don't even understand before how much I love this show, how much I love characters and actors, and songs. I will miss it so much. Rachel, thank you for your talent,thank you for giving us amazing Rebecca Bunch. Hope that you will please us with something new and unique as Crazy Ex-girlfriend was.
I cried! And I haven’t even seen the finale. But just hearing the little reprises in this song ... enough to make me cry! Going to miss this show SO much. Rachel you are an absolute legend and this is amazing.
I didn't expect the show to actually end like this, I would have felt like it was cheap if it really had just ended with a romantic pairing, but I'm really satisfied with this.
Thank you, Rachel. Thank you, Aline. I was crying during the whole episode and it was just perfect. Thank you for the ending you gave to all characters (specially Nathaniel, really), it was full closure. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will always be one of my favorite tv shows, and I can’t wait to rewatch everything from the very beginning.
This put a whole new meaning to Meet Rebecca. The orchestra briefly imitating the "Meet Rebecca" and then going into "West Covina". The fact that her identity couldn't be put into a common theme or coherently explained from the very VERY beginning of this season- that struck a cord with me. Especially with the new discovery that Rebecca uses these songs to process her emotions. If that applies to the theme song then she's felt it subconsciously this whole season. But considering that the other theme songs were incorporated in the medley as her thoughts, one can assume... So basically, she considered herself "too hard to summarize" from the very beginning but it took a whole season for her to realize the magnitude of that initial thought.
Dear Rachel, I was going to write a very sappy comment about how this show affected me through my depression, my decisions about future (one of which involves choosing psychology as my major) my relationship with my sexuality (thank you for the bisexuals...so many bisexuals) and lots of other things. But I already teared up like twice today because of you -and I don't do that very often- so let me just say thank you. Thank you for representing mental illness properly, for having such a diverse cast, for showing people that it's not too late to change, for creating this show which feels like home to me. I'll always find comfort in West Covina. so much for not being sappy amirite:d
I must be the only.person who has no clue what the rest of you are talking about I don't know the singer, the series, or the outcome The song is stand alone brilliance Thank you ma'am💕
I was so proud of Rebecca with this sing and how far she’s come it’s unbelievable the amount of growth she had this song always brings me to tears. Imagining the uncontrollable season 1 Rebecca to this season 4 Rebecca who recognizes her faults and worked on them I feel like a proud mom.
Rachel Bloom, words can’t desrcibe what this show has meant to me. Never have I seen myself so wholly within media. There’s so much of my own journey that feels reflected in Rebecca Bunch’s, and that alone gives me so much hope. Thank you so much for everything! Best wishes for all that is next for you!
Same here!!! She’s so brave, be it by using the word “clitoris” on tv, by addressing mental health in a pragmatic manner, or by deciding not to diet and work out to have a “TV body”...the woman has done it all. Rebecca Bunch has resonated with me so much, Rachel Bloom is a goddess, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
@Madeline, that's the power of stories. They stay with us, resonate with us, and sometimes provide us with some insight into this crazy thing we call... life. Amazing huh? Here's to the journey! May you find whatever it is you are searching for, on whatever paths you tread! (And yeah, this show ROCKED!) :D
Thank you so much for this extraordinary experience. I’ve never realized how bad I love this show and these characters until now. I’m crying. The whole cast is fucking amazing. Everyone of you all ist one unique awesome and talented. Thanks for 4 years of feeling all emotions. It was an honor! ❤️
I miss the show already. It's sad to know I won't see the characters again. But I'm also so happy, because you and Aline got the chance to tell Rebecca's story exactly how you wanted to. And more than that, I'm so grateful for the show's existence. It means so much to me and has done so much for me (and I can safely say this is true to so many fans). A huge thank you to you, Aline and the whole cast and crew. You made something magical.❤
That chord at 3:56 right after we return to reality sounds exactly like the opening chords of “Oh My God I Think I Like You” and it’s all I can think about at that moment.
A perfect summary of the last 4 seasons, the journey Rebecca has taken to get to where she is, the versions of herself shes built on through her life in a medley of the main songs of her timeline, the musicals she made for herself to cope with her pain and made it into something truly beautiful. Looking back at the past and growing from her mistakes, changing the lyrics of her past songs to change the lyrics of her future songs. I balled my eyes out when I first watched this. Rachel, you're genius 👏
I'm going to miss waiting desperately for you to put the music on TH-cam every week so I can relieve the soul of this show. My heart is breaking but I'm forever thankful for this. Thank you for the nakedness and honesty it's been such a ride. Rebecca forever.
During this month I’ve gone crazy in my room watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I THOUGHT IT’D BE FUN AND GAMES BUT NO. Oh my god this show was so amazing. It makes me want to improve as a person. This show did and is helping me through social distancing SO MUCH. I love the show UGH.
It's eleven o'clock here, in Romania, and I'm listening to this song and crying my heart out because of all the things it means to me: the show reflected my inner being so much and I loved every part of it, Rebecca's journey feels so much like my journey and my need to look for that "happy ever after". Great job, Rachel, great job everybody involved in the project!
this show has meant so much to me the past few years. i’m going to miss it so much. the cast, the crew, the writers......you all did a fantastic job. bravo.
Rachel, after everything you’ve done for us (that we didn’t ask for) you summed it up with this beautiful medley that honestly left me (and I’m sure a lot of others) smiling like an idiot. A true musical genius ❤️
I wish they included one indescribable instant. That was so iconic and I feel like it could’ve fit in perfectly. Still this show has meant so much and is probably one of the best shows in television history. It’s great and told a great story.
If you haven't yet, watch the documentary on the CW Seed app about the making of this episode that shows the creation of this song from a demo on Rachel's iPhone to storyboarding to shooting the whole crazy medley!
Thank you Rachel and everyone that worked on this wonderful show, the reprises to all these iconic songs filled me with joy, i’m so grateful I got to experience this show and got to grow alongside Rebecca. This show forever changed me and will always be in my heart, can’t wait to re watch it over and over again. Thank you ❤️🥨
Thank you Rachel, and of course Aline and every other person who made CXG possible, for putting in so much work over the past years to make this show. I fell in love with it 15 minutes into the pilot and could never get enough. The way you are able to blend comedy with intense story telling is remarkable, and makes CXG a gem of a show. The range of emotions I feel watching an episode is insane. One minute I'm laughing, the next I'm worried, next thing I know I'm crying, and in the end I feel content and happy. This show has impacted me in many ways and means the world to me. Lastly, I have the utmost respect for the work you specificially have put into all of this. Story writing, song writing, directing, acting, singing, dancing. I can't even fathom how you have the time for all of that, but I'm extremely thankful that you made the time.
Dear Rachel Bloom, i will never be able to put into words what this show means to me. as someone with bpd, as someone who's grown up on musical theatre, as a feminist, this show is everything to me. it has truly changed my life for the better. you have made tyler darkness so much more bearable. thank you so much for your genius work.
Just came here from the original West Covina. Rebecca really is a completely different person here. It's amazing to see such character progression in just 4 seasons, when some shows can go 10 seasons with just a tiny bit of development. This is such a wonderful series, I miss it so much
This show meant so much to me, and honestly without it, it probably would have taken me years to realize that I have bpd. For so long something's been wrong and no amount of antidepressants could fix it, and I felt myself relating a scary amount to Rebecca. So when she finally got diagnosed, it was almost like I got diagnosed too. I'm still a long ways from having this whole thing figured out, but I cannot thank this show and Rachel Bloom enough for helping me feel less alone, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Through tears the last half of this episode my husband goes, "so who do you think she ended up picking" & through my choked up tears I said 'herself'. God, this show meant so much to me. I hope to see Rachel Bloom move on to more amazing things in the future. I love her & the entire cast. They delivered their characters so well.
One of the best songs of the entire series. I’m still reeling from the finale. Thank you for everything Rachel Bloom and team, this has been one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Thank you Rachel bloom and all CEG cast and writers it was amazing 4 years and i enjoyed every moment and second of it this show meant so much to me.... Hope you'll share your art with us in the future...
This medley is so that we can REMEMBER THAT SHE SUFFERED
HEY!
my grandma is a survivor
When I say we you say suffered!
@@singingstar999 We
@@mollypocrass4562 Suffered
I loved how we finally saw Rebecca letting someone (Paula) in her own theatrical abstract space aka her deepest self. By doing that, she finally acknowledged a part of herself she was dissociated from. The most hidden, neglected and weird part of herself reveals to be the key to the happiness she'd craved all along.
To me, that epiphany alone is the best ending I could have ever asked of this show.
Very very well said, I completely agree. She also was vulnerable enough to let someone into that space, to see the real her. Which I think is so scary and beautiful to be so vulnerable. It's like Brene Brown says '“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” Paula has done that for Rebeccca. Rebecca has shown Paula her true self, and she was met with acceptance and love for who she is.
That reprise STILL makes me bawl because Paula is IMMEDIATELY supportive and knows exactly how to give Rebecca a nudge in the right direction.
This is the musical version of Fleabag!!!!
The real love story is the love Rebecca and Paula shared.
Other people in previous music videos were aware of the music video. Like in the one where it's there are no problems in our relationship anymore, one of the girls is telling them they're delusional
When she starts singing "you ruined everything" a smile slips and its the most precious thing. You can tell she had a blast working on this
Pegoteor R YES! I loved that sooo much.
She looks so proud of everything she’s done
Think she knows how much fans loved that song
I honestly think it's still Rebecca and not Rachel on this. When you don't know where you're going, what you're doing, there's a weird comfort in returning to your old weary "crazy" self. In a sort of "Yes, of course, it was not going to work, I was not going to get better, I knew it" way. A sort of dark jubilation, even if it doesn't last, even if she genuinely wants to get better and be better...
nice thought you may be right
Paula was the best middle aged woman playing a middle aged woman ever.. miss her so much already
She's my favourite Paula I miss her already too
Paula was the best middle age woman in TV period...
What other middle aged woman is seen as the sexy icon, is the best singer, extremely extremely capable in both good and bad things, super hardworking, achieves her dream even after being told she couldn't make it so many times and not once was she EVER defined as the fat mom joke.
I love Paula.
@@beckhampang191 and on top of that, she has her own issues that she works through and sets her own personal boundaries, that are respected and embraced by the people around her. She’s not this perfect, wise sage bc of her age, she’s just someone at a better stage in life, who takes this younger, more damaged woman under her wing to help her grow and develop. Paula is possibly the best character in CXG, a show full of incredible characters, and Donna Lynne brings her to life in the most brilliant and human way.
@@hkazu63 Completely. One of my favorite “keystone” moments in the show (honestly, all the important moments are my fav though 😭) is that moment where Paula and Rebecca ACTUALLY realize and address what’s unhealthy about their friendship dynamic; that was so important for both of their growth. The “friendship contract” they drew out is adorably appropriate for their profession as lawyers. But really, the fact of them having that real and important moment of conversation between friends was so gratifying in the growth it represented for them both.
I've seen a lot of people say that "oh they never put west covina in" and that with the west covina dress they played a brass version of "meet Rebecca". I think not including west covina was genius. That song was never about how she loved the town of west Covina. It was about her trying to convince herself that she didn't move there for josh. Notice how she doesn't face the west covina dress. it's always behind her. It's in her past. she's admitting to herself that she moved here for josh. she's done lying to herself. And she's done with that song. It's also important how they play meet rebecca instead of west covina. rebecca is meeting herself. She's going through what made her into her. The real her.
But that's just a theory, a film theory! thanks for reading
Taking this one step further, though - notice the way that at the end of the final West Covina reprise with Paula, the camera stops with the West Covina dress framed perfectly between them. No longer behind her.
(Aside - I think there's also something in the way she doesn't actually _sing_ "Meet Rebecca" here, we just get that instrumental quote - as though she's not _quite_ ready to actually meet Rebecca yet, not until Paula is able to step in and help her.)
also, notice at the em (before "THIS WHOLE JOURNEY’S BEEN A CROCK") her eyes linger of the west covina dress longer than any other outfit.
@@ninh_ji These comments are too smart for TH-cam
TheOxenMafia wow i really got locked out of my old email and now have to use a separate youtube account to respond. i think she didn’t sing meet rebecca simply because it just didn’t fit. i don’t think it was meant to be read into. it just wasn’t made to be sung by a character and fit better musically:)
This is perfect
As soon as I heard "Iiiii was" I burst into tears.
This song managed to medley songs from the song AND also give a synopsis of the whole series almost like a musical equivalent of "Previously on...", but also managed to weave the "11 o'clock" theatrical metaphor, and yeah, it also got me teary-eyed. :)
I cried the whole 40 minutes
OMG yes, I was holding up the tears right until this moment
i was tearing up too :'( it's been a journey
so, one day you were crying a lot? (and so you decided to move, to west covina, califo-)
Can we talk about one of the best character growths ever? The beginning of the series, she had bouncy short bobbed hair, a little more makeup, and her musical stylings were more reminiscent of classical theatre and classic genres. And now, her hair is still curly but more natural looking and she wears more casual clothing. Also the way she sings stupid bitch, she sounds more like she’s laughing back at herself instead of blaming herself in a sad way, it’s just amazing.
From a writing perspective, the series finale was genius. For four seasons, the viewers have been seeing Rebecca, this troubled soul, express her emotions, her pain, her joy, her love, her hate, in this remarkable way, while the rest of the cast is oblivious. We have followed this unacknowledged aspect of his brain while, for the most part, it is never confronted in the narrative. The ending though, the ending is exactly that, confronting not the pain she experiences, but what she makes with it. This remarkable ability she has becomes salvation for her like the viewers felt it was, in some ways, for us. It was flawless. The perfect wrap up to an incredible journey.
THIS!!! Thank you so much for writing this
In one song, that's less than 5 minutes long, a four-year journey was perfectly encapsulated. After everything you've done for me (that I didn't ask for), it's so hard to say goodbye. I'm not crying. It just happens to be raining indoors.
Loser277 this comment sums it up 😻
I'm not sad, you're sad
Yes also this indoor rain just happens to be here
I love that she is wearing the same dress as the 3rd season opener Toilet “What?!” Scene.
And the first day she was in therapy!
omg it's so awesome the callbacks
And when she was talking to Dr Phil during a depressive episode.
It's also very bland, which is I guess a good parallel to all the outfits we see in the stage. The outfit kinda represents the fact that she didnt find herself. So, during the open-mic scene, where she starts figuring out herself,her clothes have a flowery pattern and red (which is of course the colour "of a heart that beats free")
yeah she wears that dress throughout the show, I think it's her nightgown/ casual loungewear dress
Rachel's little smile at 3:06 as she starts singing "Stupid Bitch" brings this to another level. Such a great medley.
I know it was for a production reason that she put on the Ruined Everything dress instead of having it on a mannequin, but I love it thematically.
She goes back to that place where she could be incredibly self depreciating and spiral, but instead realizes and chooses not to. Instead chooses to see herself as a multifaceted person.
This show still shakes me to my core years later.
This was honestly the only kind of ending I was going to be happy with. I'm so glad it was not about the partner, but about Rebecca realizing that her happiness can never come from an extrinsic force. That is all I've ever wanted for her, tbh. And this medley was beautiful.
Yes me too inwould have hated that at the end was about finding a partner.. when in fact it should and was about her finding happines bybher own means .. abd the fsct she becsme a composer felt so whole as an ending .
An abstract theatrical space always helps me think
WOW. I think we can all agree that Rebecca choosing to truly finding herself and pursuing her own happiness was PERFECT. Not going to lie, ofc I did get swept up in the shipping and I also had my opinions about who I wanted her to be with, and the last episode even heavily alluded to one person in particular. But I love how the most touching part of this finale was when all of the girls were there to support Rebecca in her songwriting, it was just so.... so damn lovely, and it was just straight up a moment of LOVE.
I mean sure, the writers left the final scene open ended, so people may find themselves inclined to speculate on who she could still get into a relationship with, I mean, Maybe it’s Greg? Maybe Nathaniel? ....or none. But the thing is, that doesn’t even matter because it was never about who she “ends up with”. Rebecca did find love, just not in the traditional romantic comedy sense. Her journey continues on.
Final remark. This mashup number was such a great recall to all the great moments of this series. I love how they finally fully acknowledge that Rebecca uses these songs as a mechanism to process her life.
I'm still in my grieving process about the ending episode; I saw this ending coming but I still feel sad because the most important song, finally her "I'm rebecca song" we never heard and also after investing so much time with these relationships we we're left in the dark. I feel like I need closure maybe. But it's just a show so I know I'll get over it. These extremely talented actors/actresses did a remarkable job. I truly appreciate that.
Aliz D10 I also had a strong feeling that this was how the show would finish, with her not making a partner selection. And believe me, I was pretty devastated when I looked at the clock, and saw that there was about a minute left before the episode would be over, realizing we, the audience, would not get to hear the song.
I get where you’re coming from, about wanting the feeling of closure. But hey, life doesn’t make narrative sense, amiright? That would be saying that her story ends with a person, but it doesn’t, this is only the beginning.
@@JTBriteLites hahaha no IT DOESN'T :D *nicely done by the way
It should have been obvious because of the S4 theme: Meet Rebecca.
I totally agree. I know there will be lots of people disappointed, but I thought it was perfect.
The dresses and her hands forming a clock is genius
I remember watching the documentary where rachel came up with these ideas.
Nicolette James link?
@@maxaustin3377 they just put it back up on her channel!!!
Shoutout to all the weird artsy kids who have abstract theatrical spaces that help them think. It's the first time I've seen myself so represented in a show lol
Same REPRESENTATION IS THE BEST. also how's your quarantine?
@@MalarikFilms it's good! I've been focusing on my hobbies a lot and it's been quite nice. How are you?
@@thesillyone9851 Sam here also doing my online clases
i wish i had that
@prageruwu honestly, everybody has somewhat of an abstract space to help them think. Mine isn't even very abstract, I just go into my imagination and try to figure out stuff.
I said specifically people like rebecca because she goes into those fantasies very often, and so do I. But it's actuallly very normal for people to have those mechahisms, just not so normal to overuse them to escape your reality.
The idea with the costumes is genius!
The costumes are stunning, and it's such beautiful symbolisim having them all lined up, telling her story.
Claudia R she’s currently suctioning all those costumes to raise money for a mental health charity
I love that the musical after the medley of past songs is an instrumental version of "Meet Rebecca," the season 4 theme.
could you link the time? I keep missing it!
@@harshitakaushal5032 2:30
I really wanted her to sing West Covina!!!
I didn’t even notice that’s so cool!
Jenn S At least the dress and the melody is there
man when Paula told Rebecca that 'who she was' was right there in the songs I couldn't help but tear up. It was obvious, satisfying and revelatory at the same time. Paula's joy in that scene and Rebecca's realisation and then Paula's reprise... so proud of how far those ladies have come from their days of stalking, scheming and hacking in the name of love
its-a-showstoppin number! a real showstopper! an aria to rule them all!!
@@beldenlenga its humanities eleventh hour.
i was looking for this comment!!
YES!!!! THIS MADE ME DAY, TWO MUSICAL MASTERPIECES
hamilton move over, your new competition's in town
Did not expect a starkid reference but I am very happy and proud
Dear Rachel, thank you for this show. I am a person with quiet BPD, and Rebecca really is spot on. From now on, if someone asks me "What is it like to have quiet BPD?, I won't get lost in boring explanations, I'm just going to tell them "Just watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, it's the story of my life". All the best from another Rebecca.
*googles "quiet BPD"*
*sits down hard and stares at phone*
Holy. Shit. I may have this.
@@caljames8698
Did you look into it further? I looked up the symptoms now myself and am kinda wondering.
Just finished the show last week after a many-years unintentional break from it after Season 2.
I'm not sad, you're sad. 😭😭😭
I don't know what was the best thing about this episode.
The idea behind this song. The lyrics. The delivery. The choreo ?
George's ponytail bit ? The line 'I'm getting a pony' being about that ponytail ? The fact that then surved the timejump ? I mean a great quick joke having great power narratively like how brilliant was that.
The fact that, while paying hommage and being reverent to the show, the characters and all of their journeys, the episode still managed to be thrilling and engaging ?
The moving moment where all the girls encourage Rebecca in such a sweet simple and natural way ?
Nathaniel stepping up to his father by saying I love you ? Nathaniel at the zoo ? Nathaniel talking about the horse, then the stable then the big diamond ? All of his scenes were knockouts - proving once more that Scott Michael Foster genius, making us fall in love with him when we thought there'd be no one after Greg. This rarely happens in TV.
This episode, whilst being charged with the pressure of being THE finale was still one the funniest of the show. Again, rarely happens in Comedy TV. Pretty much never these days. And CrazyExGF is so much more than comedy as we all know.
And obvisouly the ever so positive and intelligent and meaningfull and inspiring ending. Even though you kinda suspect where it was heading - in regards to the already sheer brilliance of Rachel Bloom and the entire writing team you expect to be surprise at that point, because it never went the easy way, AND YET it unfolded beautifully and the way the episode was structured was perfection.
I could go on and on about so much more but I'll sum it up to this : Brilliant finale. A Six-Feet-Under level finale. P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N.
I can only like once, so I just want to comment to say how much I agree(!!) and thank you for listening it out like that.
@@gracegaskell8068 Ah thank you!!! Happy to know I'm not alone. Still feels like the most under rated show that ever was.
This show gave me the courage to save my own life after a difficult year of navigating my own BPD and the heartbreaks that came with it. Thank you to Rachel, Aline, the cast, and the crew for the gift, hope, and absolute breath of fresh air that Rebecca and CXG have been to all of us.
this is my absolute favourite tv show, multiple rewatches later.
I’ve never related to a sentence more than “oh good, an abstract theatrical space, I can finally think”
Coming here after finishing the documentary of the final episode. God, I'm so happy I found this program when I did
It's SO good!
Coming back here and appreciating all the hard work that went into this scene after watching the documentary!
"Oh good. An abstract theatrical space. Now I can actually think."
The whole show I was Obsessed with the symbolism of the colors and patterns she was wearing and it was SO exciting to see that that was acknowledged as being on purpose
Coming back to this after watching the "Oh My God I Think It's Over" video tears me up
This is where I lost it and just started bawling 😭 all those call backs. 💔💔
Omg me too I got so emotional.
Me too
Same, i went crying more times this episode
Same. Though weirdly I cried more during the live concert.
melvasaiel oh yeah I cried during that too! Lol I was a complete mess
Never, in my whole television watching life, i cried so much watching a series finale. It was an amazing ride and it ended perfectly. Thank you for giving me so many (so many rewatches Netflix knows for sure i have a problem) hours of this amazing work of art.
Ms. Bloom and all of the people on this production should be *really* proud of what they've made.
Quite professional, well done and written... off the normal path but so clever. Have watched 4x through, a lot of very sensitive subject matter and the characters were geniusly intertwined and mirrored!! Every time I rewatch I find new long range tie ins to scenes, statements, and the music!!! Brilliant series!
This show is sensational. I love it. I've watched ot over 4 times. I'll start again
Watching this again after discovering the "Oh my God I Think It's Over" and realizing how much work went into this scene 🤯
I don’t know I’d have survived the quarantine without this show.
Rachel you’re a goddess.
I only just discovered this show as my own depression spiraled into a rabbit hole. No Rachel, you didn't ruin everything, and the journey you traveled as Rebecca Bunch helped save me. Blessed be.
oh gosh, I’m going to miss this show.
I can't even describe how muchof a role this show played in me reaching out for help. I'm now in an an outpatient rehab program that has helped me deal with my mental health issues way better than before.
Has someone made a video analyzing Rebecca's wardrobe through the seasons yet? I'm not even specifically talking about the outfits that she wears during musical numbers. I am legitimately curious about the style change we see in her day to day life, because there DEFINITELY is one, but I'm not fashion-minded enough to do it justice on my own.
Just have watched last episode. I don't even understand before how much I love this show, how much I love characters and actors, and songs. I will miss it so much. Rachel, thank you for your talent,thank you for giving us amazing Rebecca Bunch. Hope that you will please us with something new and unique as Crazy Ex-girlfriend was.
just needed to share that every time i watch this i cry.
I cried! And I haven’t even seen the finale. But just hearing the little reprises in this song ... enough to make me cry! Going to miss this show SO much. Rachel you are an absolute legend and this is amazing.
I didn't expect the show to actually end like this, I would have felt like it was cheap if it really had just ended with a romantic pairing, but I'm really satisfied with this.
Thank you, Rachel. Thank you, Aline. I was crying during the whole episode and it was just perfect. Thank you for the ending you gave to all characters (specially Nathaniel, really), it was full closure. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will always be one of my favorite tv shows, and I can’t wait to rewatch everything from the very beginning.
PERFECT MEDLEY TO END THE SHOW WITH !!
This put a whole new meaning to Meet Rebecca. The orchestra briefly imitating the "Meet Rebecca" and then going into "West Covina". The fact that her identity couldn't be put into a common theme or coherently explained from the very VERY beginning of this season- that struck a cord with me. Especially with the new discovery that Rebecca uses these songs to process her emotions. If that applies to the theme song then she's felt it subconsciously this whole season. But considering that the other theme songs were incorporated in the medley as her thoughts, one can assume...
So basically, she considered herself "too hard to summarize" from the very beginning but it took a whole season for her to realize the magnitude of that initial thought.
Holy shit it’s her 11th hour! That’s genius!!!
I watched this episode at 11 o clock too, THE FEELS
@@Etianen7 I was unfortunately watching this scene at 10:58AM😭😭😭😭
Que pereza En general close enough 💜
I like to this that the final "you ruined everything" is Rebecca finally coming to terms with the fact that, yeah she does mess up, but thats okay.
Dear Rachel,
I was going to write a very sappy comment about how this show affected me through my depression, my decisions about future (one of which involves choosing psychology as my major) my relationship with my sexuality (thank you for the bisexuals...so many bisexuals) and lots of other things. But I already teared up like twice today because of you -and I don't do that very often- so let me just say thank you. Thank you for representing mental illness properly, for having such a diverse cast, for showing people that it's not too late to change, for creating this show which feels like home to me. I'll always find comfort in West Covina.
so much for not being sappy amirite:d
I must be the only.person who has no clue what the rest of you are talking about
I don't know the singer, the series, or the outcome
The song is stand alone brilliance
Thank you ma'am💕
okay FINE I’ll rewatch the show!!
I was so proud of Rebecca with this sing and how far she’s come it’s unbelievable the amount of growth she had this song always brings me to tears. Imagining the uncontrollable season 1 Rebecca to this season 4 Rebecca who recognizes her faults and worked on them I feel like a proud mom.
Rachel Bloom, words can’t desrcibe what this show has meant to me. Never have I seen myself so wholly within media. There’s so much of my own journey that feels reflected in Rebecca Bunch’s, and that alone gives me so much hope. Thank you so much for everything! Best wishes for all that is next for you!
Same here!!! She’s so brave, be it by using the word “clitoris” on tv, by addressing mental health in a pragmatic manner, or by deciding not to diet and work out to have a “TV body”...the woman has done it all. Rebecca Bunch has resonated with me so much, Rachel Bloom is a goddess, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
Same here! Rachel Bloom is a gift to humanity
Madeline J. Gaudet
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@Madeline, that's the power of stories. They stay with us, resonate with us, and sometimes provide us with some insight into this crazy thing we call... life. Amazing huh?
Here's to the journey!
May you find whatever it is you are searching for, on whatever paths you tread!
(And yeah, this show ROCKED!)
:D
Thank you so much for this extraordinary experience.
I’ve never realized how bad I love this show and these characters until now. I’m crying. The whole cast is fucking amazing. Everyone of you all ist one unique awesome and talented. Thanks for 4 years of feeling all emotions. It was an honor! ❤️
I miss the show already. It's sad to know I won't see the characters again. But I'm also so happy, because you and Aline got the chance to tell Rebecca's story exactly how you wanted to. And more than that, I'm so grateful for the show's existence. It means so much to me and has done so much for me (and I can safely say this is true to so many fans). A huge thank you to you, Aline and the whole cast and crew. You made something magical.❤
I JUST WATCHED THE SEASON FINALE ON NETFLIX...HANDS DOWN ONE OF MY FAVORITE TV SHOWS
That chord at 3:56 right after we return to reality sounds exactly like the opening chords of “Oh My God I Think I Like You” and it’s all I can think about at that moment.
WHEN THE MEDLEY STARTED I FANBOYED SO HARD
A perfect summary of the last 4 seasons, the journey Rebecca has taken to get to where she is, the versions of herself shes built on through her life in a medley of the main songs of her timeline, the musicals she made for herself to cope with her pain and made it into something truly beautiful. Looking back at the past and growing from her mistakes, changing the lyrics of her past songs to change the lyrics of her future songs. I balled my eyes out when I first watched this. Rachel, you're genius 👏
I'm going to miss waiting desperately for you to put the music on TH-cam every week so I can relieve the soul of this show. My heart is breaking but I'm forever thankful for this. Thank you for the nakedness and honesty it's been such a ride. Rebecca forever.
During this month I’ve gone crazy in my room watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I THOUGHT IT’D BE FUN AND GAMES BUT NO. Oh my god this show was so amazing. It makes me want to improve as a person. This show did and is helping me through social distancing SO MUCH. I love the show UGH.
This episode was perfect.
Beautiful, simple and full of hope.
Thank you Rachel Bloom and Crew for this rollercoaster.
Thank you!
I think it's one of the best, most emotional and clever series ending of all time, her character development is perfectly done
2:12 You can feel how much fun Rachel had in this part, and of course she would that's the best song
It's eleven o'clock here, in Romania, and I'm listening to this song and crying my heart out because of all the things it means to me: the show reflected my inner being so much and I loved every part of it, Rebecca's journey feels so much like my journey and my need to look for that "happy ever after". Great job, Rachel, great job everybody involved in the project!
I want to like this several times
damn this medley was actually what got me to watch the show instead of just music videos from it, and it's even more impactful now!
The line "How come I still not know myself after all that I've been through" broke me.
this show has meant so much to me the past few years. i’m going to miss it so much. the cast, the crew, the writers......you all did a fantastic job. bravo.
One of my favorite moments in the whole show.
The fact she’s pointing to the three darkest dresses is *chef’s kiss*
Rachel, after everything you’ve done for us (that we didn’t ask for) you summed it up with this beautiful medley that honestly left me (and I’m sure a lot of others) smiling like an idiot. A true musical genius ❤️
I wish they included one indescribable instant. That was so iconic and I feel like it could’ve fit in perfectly. Still this show has meant so much and is probably one of the best shows in television history. It’s great and told a great story.
If you haven't yet, watch the documentary on the CW Seed app about the making of this episode that shows the creation of this song from a demo on Rachel's iPhone to storyboarding to shooting the whole crazy medley!
I miss this show with all my heart
Thank you Rachel and everyone that worked on this wonderful show, the reprises to all these iconic songs filled me with joy, i’m so grateful I got to experience this show and got to grow alongside Rebecca. This show forever changed me and will always be in my heart, can’t wait to re watch it over and over again. Thank you ❤️🥨
Ready to watch the series for the fifth time, who with me?
me!
Thank you Rachel, and of course Aline and every other person who made CXG possible, for putting in so much work over the past years to make this show. I fell in love with it 15 minutes into the pilot and could never get enough. The way you are able to blend comedy with intense story telling is remarkable, and makes CXG a gem of a show. The range of emotions I feel watching an episode is insane. One minute I'm laughing, the next I'm worried, next thing I know I'm crying, and in the end I feel content and happy. This show has impacted me in many ways and means the world to me.
Lastly, I have the utmost respect for the work you specificially have put into all of this. Story writing, song writing, directing, acting, singing, dancing. I can't even fathom how you have the time for all of that, but I'm extremely thankful that you made the time.
Dear Rachel Bloom, i will never be able to put into words what this show means to me. as someone with bpd, as someone who's grown up on musical theatre, as a feminist, this show is everything to me. it has truly changed my life for the better. you have made tyler darkness so much more bearable. thank you so much for your genius work.
i still cry like a baby listening to this
I got so emotional when this song happened. I'm gonna miss this show so much
the chills I got when I watched this scene the first time.
Just came here from the original West Covina. Rebecca really is a completely different person here. It's amazing to see such character progression in just 4 seasons, when some shows can go 10 seasons with just a tiny bit of development. This is such a wonderful series, I miss it so much
This show meant so much to me, and honestly without it, it probably would have taken me years to realize that I have bpd. For so long something's been wrong and no amount of antidepressants could fix it, and I felt myself relating a scary amount to Rebecca. So when she finally got diagnosed, it was almost like I got diagnosed too. I'm still a long ways from having this whole thing figured out, but I cannot thank this show and Rachel Bloom enough for helping me feel less alone, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Through tears the last half of this episode my husband goes, "so who do you think she ended up picking" & through my choked up tears I said 'herself'. God, this show meant so much to me. I hope to see Rachel Bloom move on to more amazing things in the future. I love her & the entire cast. They delivered their characters so well.
There will never be a show like this, thank you rachel and anyone who made this possible.
I finally got the courage to watch the ending. I still wasnt ready. This show is my forever favorite.
Agreed, I did a rewind 2 twice before final episode and am just leading back to after 4th time through.
One of the best songs of the entire series. I’m still reeling from the finale. Thank you for everything Rachel Bloom and team, this has been one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I'm gonna miss this show so much
I still cry when she sings the rendition of “You ruin everything.” This whole song makes me cry. Such a good show❤️
Very much feeling this right now in my quarter life crisis thanks
I've suffered along with her through every stumble, trip, and fall. I miss you, Rachel.
I swear no TV show ever has made me cry harder than this one. And I grew up watching Skins, which is saying something
Paula: “You’re doing That Thing You Do”
Adam Schlesinger: “I wrote that too!”
when the season 2 theme song began, I smiled and knew this mix was going to be awesome
Thank you Rachel bloom and all CEG cast and writers
it was amazing 4 years and i enjoyed every moment and second of it
this show meant so much to me....
Hope you'll share your art with us in the future...
This song is a masterpiece