Chuck - Season 5 (1 Viewer)

[Adam Lenhardt]

I don't remember for sure, but it seems to me like the flashback in this last episode to right before the pilot doesn't actually fit with the plot introduced in the pilot.

In the pilot, Sarah and Casey were competing to take control of the Intersect. Sarah was working for the CIA under the director and Casey was working for the NSA under Beckman.

Also, it seemed a little weird for me that Sarah's mom, who hasn't seen her in five years, would have her fake name of "Sarah" programmed into her phone's contacts. We were told a while ago that that isn't actually her name, so why would the mother be using it before they even meet up again? I guess that's one of the things that the writers just want us to entirely forget about.

But Sarah Walker was her alias at the time she handed over the baby to her mom. I'm guessing that her mom was just obeying operational security for her daughter's sake. The biggest thing that didn't jive with me is that when Gary Cole's character was introduced, the show made it pretty clear that Sarah was stuck with her dad (and later grandmother) once her mom ditched them. This episode made it seem like Cole's character took Sarah away from her mom. I know she adored her dad growing up, but I still can't see her picking him if another, more stable option was available.

 

[Citizen87645]

I've always found Chuck to play a little fast and loose with continuity and plausibility for the sake of emotional resonance (or if you want to be more critical, contrivance). Somehow I have tended to be more forgiving of this than I have with other shows, which doesn't make me annoyed with the show per se, but it does make me take it less seriously.

 

[Joe_H]

I've always found Chuck to play a little fast and loose with continuity and plausibility for the sake of emotional resonance (or if you want to be more critical, contrivance). Somehow I have tended to be more forgiving of this than I have with other shows, which doesn't make me annoyed with the show per se, but it does make me take it less seriously.

I do agree, this sort of stuff bothers me less than it would on other shows, since this is a more lighthearted one, just those things caught my attention this episode. The explanations above work I guess anyway though.

 

[spshultz]

Boom! Head shot! I definitely LOL'd on that one.


I will definitely miss watching Chuck but it almost feels like they didn't write for a true series finale. There are two episodes left and I'm not quite sure how they are going to wrap up this show in a nice neat package.

 

[AlexF]

Don't forget that the final "episode" is actually a double episode. Friday's was #9, and there are a total of 13 this season, so that's 4 more (over 3 nights).

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Yup. The promo over the teaser actually said "two more episodes before the series finale". I actually strongly get the feeling of resolution with these last few episodes. I don't see how the show ends that doesn't involve Chuck and Sarah settling down and having kids, and Casey finding peace.

 

[Citizen87645]

It's always fun to see Lester get mistreated. I'm not sure how fast one would get knocked out by a tranq to the forehead though. I suspect it would mostly hurt like a SOB.

 

[Kevin Hewell]

Seeing Casey at the end watching "Downton Abbey" with his daughter and, seemingly, enjoying it was fantastic. Of course he gave it his own twist.

 

[todd s]

I want Chuck to get the intersect back. Yes, we see he can be a competent spy and yes he is very smart. But, that was some of the fun with the show was him having the intersect. On a side note re: Chuck's dad....

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Their was an interview with one of the producers. He was asked that a lot of fans want Chuck's dad to come back. He said he liked how his character ended and that he would keep it that way. But, he then made a cryptic response that he doen't always get what he wants and that we could see his dad come back.

 

[Greg_S_H]

Maybe they'll jump ahead in the finale and their daughter will have been born with the Intersect.

 

[Michael Harris]

Seeing Casey at the end watching "Downton Abbey" with his daughter and, seemingly, enjoying it was fantastic. Of course he gave it his own twist.

While watching tonight's NBC Nightly News, I found out that "Downton Abbey" is co-produced by an NBC affiliate. Interesting cross promotion the Friday before the season 2 premier.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Maybe they'll jump ahead in the finale and their daughter will have been born with the Intersect.

I would actually love that ending. Little girl on the playground on the seesaw. Her eyes suddenly get big: "I know kung fu!" According to Yvonne Strahovski, the lead-up to the finale will be "slightly tragic".

 

[Greg_S_H]

According to Yvonne Strahovski, the lead-up to the finale will be "slightly tragic".

Jeff gets brain fog again? Seriously, I'd rather everything be rainbows, puppy dogs, peaches and Herb, but I just hope it's not the death of a major or a relationship breakup. Maybe Sarah miscarries? As for the jump ahead to their kid having the Intersect: "Oh, look. She has my flashes. SHE HAS MY FLASHES?" "Daddy, that man over there built a bomb!"

 

[DavidJ]

I do not like the description "satisfying, but almost tragic." It's the end of the show. I'm all for satisfying and happy.

 

[Jeffery_H]

The way the previews were setup, it almost makes you believe a major character will be killed, either Sarah or Casey. If they do end it that way, tragic/happy, I have to think they want fans to be REALLY upset and write the network for another season or at least 5-10 more shows. It wouldn't be the first time this stunt was pulled, like Farscape, Magnum P.I. and some others. It would be a very dangerous gamble if they go that route because I think fans really do want them to wrap it up HAPPY after all this.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

All of the producers went into this season knowing that it would be the last, with no ifs, ands or buts about it. Whatever happens from here, good or bad, is exactly how Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak want the show to end, for better or worse. Another good episode tonight. Only this show could get away with casting Bo Derek playing herself as a spy. Everything with the "Memento" storyline with Jeffster waking up in the crashed car with an additional carrion-eater each go round. I have NO idea where the show's going from here, and that's kind of exciting.

 

[Greg_S_H]

I thought it was a kind of goofy episode, but I liked the end. I really feared Casey was going to buy it. I hope the tragedy isn't that the removal of the Intersect causes Sarah to forget her love for Chuck, and they end up unmarried. Why go there (which, they probably aren't)?

 

[DavidJ]

It was a goofy episode, but it was one of the better ones this season. While I don't think this has been the strongest season, I still enjoy spending time with the characters and look forward to it every week. Last night's episode seemed stronger to me.

 

[Citizen87645]

Alex's creepy fling was also the bad ex boyfriend from New Girl. Hopefully this doesn't mean he's typecast.

 

[spshultz]

Ugh! My DVR cut off the last minute or two. What happened after we saw Sarah wake up in her old apartment? There was a knock on the door and that's when my DVR stopped.