User blog comment:IEmbargo/iCarly - What Do You Think?/@comment-14284535-20140323020935/@comment-14284535-20140323193313

You may be correct about what Nick said, but I am pretty sure it was more definitive than that.

We are just going to differ in whether or not Carly looks at Sam and Freddie before talking with Spencer and Jenna. Let me make my point of view clear: Carly the character is speaking to Spencer and Jenna only; but, IMHO, Dan Schneider the writer is speaking to Seddiers as represented by the Freddie and Sam. The direction and scripting of the scene is pretty clear to me.

I believe that you are correct in asserting that we the viewers are to believe that Sam still loves Freddie at the end of iCarly, no matter what his feelings may be. I also think that we are expected to believe, to some extent, that Freddie feels something for Sam too. But, as Creddiers note, the feelings for Carly appeared to be stronger at that time. In either event, it is clear that, from TKTJ, that he still has something for Sam that is stronger than mere platonic friendship. (The story as presented doesn't work without it.)  However, I think that was there to make sure that Seddiers had hope in Sam & Cat. Yes, I am that cynical.

I should point out that the cross-over from a platonic to romantic relationship is a very awkward one. And you can never go back. There is a lot good about it, but there is a lot bad about it. The Seddie arc does a nice job in its portrayal of what long-time friends go through when they start dating.

However, Dan Schneider has to iron out everything. It would be unfair to the fans to not clean up the mess he's left behind.