Talk:IGoodbye/@comment-1976613-20121124070704

I thought this was a really well made finale. The first half flowed really well and it was a legitimately good story that would have worked well on its own merits as a half hour episode. It had serious points, it had comedy, it wasn't overly random and it wasn't overdone. The second half to me, was the best I've seen Dan do in any comedy, it was tragic, then touching then flat out heartwarming. (or heart-wrenching, either works) I almost cheered myself when Carly's dad showed up just in time for the dance. (Who was that actor, he looked really familiar?) The last 15 minutes where Carly decided to go to Italy was a wonderful display of pure friendship. Sam, Freddie, Spencer and Gibby all saw how Carly was so upset over her dad, and when she gets a chance to be with him finally after 5+ years of being away from him, they weren't selfish about it, they did what any true friends would do and let her be happy. It's not like they are never going to see each other again, they even said that in the episode.

I also liked that they didn't make shipping a big issue, yes Carly kissed Freddie at the end, but it was a goodbye kiss, and while Freddie's reaction was priceless and so like him, he knew it wasn't going to go anywhere. Sam and Freddie still being left open was put together well, Freddie getting flustered was once again a perfect Freddie moment, and as I thought, Sam didn't shut him down. So Dan did exactly what he should have done, acknowledge that the ships exist, but not have any of them be endgame and just make this episode about friendship, which is really what the show has always been about in the first place. Also the homage to iCarly's history and the flashbacks to the pilot were a nice touch. Plus, Sam riding off on the motorcycle at the end. I guess we know how Sam is getting to LA, nice continuity Schneider. This was a great end to a great series and I couldn't be happier.