Today, right now, right this moment is the only time I know I'm ever going to feel so strongly about the end of something I cannot describe how I feel about. I'm referring to Everwood, the television show I fell head over heels in love with right since the very first time I saw it reeling on my television; it has remained an important part of my television-loving self's obsession throughout the course of its lifetime and mine as well. There were its numerous elements that simply go beyond simple description. I read a few articles and blog posts regarding the series finale and the authors of the respective articles and blog posts seemed to give me an impression through their writings that they cared very little about the show; some even went to the extent of describing the show as 'sad and melancholic' and the final episode as a 'well-oiled tear-induction engine' (courtesy: NYT). I don't have any problem with people opining their beliefs and feelings, because that is something they are rightful of. I don't really care what anyone says or thinks, there are a gazillion others out in this huge space that simply adore this show, just like me, of this, I'm most certain!
I think it is only humane to get emotionally attached to human characters, even if they are only fictional. Somehow, I just think of television shows as an alternate reality, when I watch a show, I just feel like a part of that reality, even if I'm not exactly a tangible part of it. Some shows in particular are so close to reality and yet something about those shows compels us to watch them, even though the sole purpose of entertainment is to take us away a million miles from reality into a surreal world. I guess a lot of us are just suckers for the emotional rollercoasters. Not myself, but I know there are a lot of people try to identify with the fictional characters on TV shows. I loved the principal characters on Everwood - The Browns (Andy, Ephram, Delia), The Abbotts (Harold, Rose, Bright, Amy, Edna) and Nina Feeney and the way the show revolved around the lives of these people. Sometimes, it made me want to wish that these people were real and other times that they would just have a separate TV channel just for this show (of course, I feel the same way about every other show I love) where they could air the show 24/7. SOME of my other favourite shows are and have been: One Tree Hill, Frasier, Grey's Anatomy, Out There, Related, Seinfeld etc. Each show that I love is my favourite for a unique reason. I guess we no longer live just our lives, we also carry a part of other 'people' within us, the people whom we love watching on the tube, who evoke a kaleidoscope of emotions within us. Does reality exist in reality? I think not!
As for Everwood, it will remain a show close to my heart, as will be the case, I'm sure, with many others as well. I just wish it would have never ended, everything about it was so perfectly brilliant, even though it may not have been directed by a Coppola or a Spielberg and it may not exactly a huge Golden Globe or an Emmy-sweeper; the writing in particular was a job well-done indeed and so was the theme music which has always and will always remain in my heart as well. I have so much more to write about this show, but I cannot exactly gather all my thoughts at this moment, which is a pity, but I guess, the show itself can can speak for itself.
It is really sad and I know that our precious Everwood will never return to us, but I guess life will go on, we will carry its wonderful memories and people with us, in our minds, wherever we go.
Indeed it is.....Foreverwood!
"The drama's faded and the dust has settled down
And the looting's over and the fires, I guess they're finally out
And life goes on and on and on, though slightly shaken
No more urgency or screaming or things breaking
And we've been here before
Bracing ourselves on the doorways
For the aftershocks... They'll get you every time
The aftershocks... Just when you think you're fine"
I think it is only humane to get emotionally attached to human characters, even if they are only fictional. Somehow, I just think of television shows as an alternate reality, when I watch a show, I just feel like a part of that reality, even if I'm not exactly a tangible part of it. Some shows in particular are so close to reality and yet something about those shows compels us to watch them, even though the sole purpose of entertainment is to take us away a million miles from reality into a surreal world. I guess a lot of us are just suckers for the emotional rollercoasters. Not myself, but I know there are a lot of people try to identify with the fictional characters on TV shows. I loved the principal characters on Everwood - The Browns (Andy, Ephram, Delia), The Abbotts (Harold, Rose, Bright, Amy, Edna) and Nina Feeney and the way the show revolved around the lives of these people. Sometimes, it made me want to wish that these people were real and other times that they would just have a separate TV channel just for this show (of course, I feel the same way about every other show I love) where they could air the show 24/7. SOME of my other favourite shows are and have been: One Tree Hill, Frasier, Grey's Anatomy, Out There, Related, Seinfeld etc. Each show that I love is my favourite for a unique reason. I guess we no longer live just our lives, we also carry a part of other 'people' within us, the people whom we love watching on the tube, who evoke a kaleidoscope of emotions within us. Does reality exist in reality? I think not!
As for Everwood, it will remain a show close to my heart, as will be the case, I'm sure, with many others as well. I just wish it would have never ended, everything about it was so perfectly brilliant, even though it may not have been directed by a Coppola or a Spielberg and it may not exactly a huge Golden Globe or an Emmy-sweeper; the writing in particular was a job well-done indeed and so was the theme music which has always and will always remain in my heart as well. I have so much more to write about this show, but I cannot exactly gather all my thoughts at this moment, which is a pity, but I guess, the show itself can can speak for itself.
It is really sad and I know that our precious Everwood will never return to us, but I guess life will go on, we will carry its wonderful memories and people with us, in our minds, wherever we go.
Indeed it is.....Foreverwood!
"The drama's faded and the dust has settled down
And the looting's over and the fires, I guess they're finally out
And life goes on and on and on, though slightly shaken
No more urgency or screaming or things breaking
And we've been here before
Bracing ourselves on the doorways
For the aftershocks... They'll get you every time
The aftershocks... Just when you think you're fine"
