Ugly Betty *SERIES* Finale
15 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
As most of you may know, I was a big Ugly Betty fan when it first started airing 4 years ago. I actually got hooked when I watched an episode that introduced accountant, Henry Grubstick, I knew immediately that he was the one for Betty.
At the end of Season Two, they “jumped the shark” for me. At this point, they had completely written Henry, and in turn, the relationship between Betty and Henry, into a corner that even a miracle or an entire dream season couldn’t fix. The last episode of Season 2 was the last I watched………until now.
When it was announced that this would be the last season, I combed the Entertainment News websites and “spoiler” sites periodically to see if there was any sign of Henry. There was not. Then, lo and behold, in a best kept secret, he showed up three episodes ago. I watched the two episodes he was in and I wished I hadn’t. His visit and their storyline wrap-up left me cold. She was not the Betty I had loved in Season 1 and 2. And, he was still stuck in a corner with nowhere to go.
Now, many predicted, that last nights episode would have Daniel and Betty finally realize their feelings for each other and leave us thinking that they were endgame. I disagreed. I thought Daniel might take a shot but I felt that at this point, the best way to leave Betty was on her own, living her career dreams.
Thank God I was right. The ending for me gave both Daniel and Betty an understanding of how important they were to each other and the courage for each of them to pursue their dreams. I might have seen some one-sided feeling from Daniel, but I never saw it from Betty. And, as hard as Daniel’s mom tried to convince them both I don’t think either really wanted to go that way. I was a little disappointed to see Daniel follow Betty to London like a lost puppy, but I am glad they are remaining friends.
I think the ending left it so the Daniel/Betty fans can make their own happy ending – but it also left it so the Henry/Betty fans and even the Gio/Betty fans, can still have their happy endings too.
Somehow as time goes by in my little Betty/Henry loving heart, I will find a way for them to be reunited once again.
Adios, Ugly Betty. You will be missed.
