Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - S60 1x22 - "What Kind of Day Has it Been" Ep Discussion (6/28/7) SERIES FINALE

tidbit2008 · 06-27-2007, 09:10 PM

Via TVGuide.com:

In the series finale, a stressful night involving a hostage crisis and a premature birth comes to an end.

catkirk7 · 06-27-2007, 09:12 PM

That sounds like at least there's some resolution one way or another on all the SLs.

(*smiles sweetly at Avery*)

tidbit2008 · 06-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Yeah *crosses fingers*

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I wanted yall to be surprised!

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***KervyQT16*** · 06-27-2007, 11:11 PM

I'm so excited and so sad...definitely bittersweet.

Mandy

tidbit2008 · 06-28-2007, 04:31 PM

Very much so.

FinallyPJ · 06-28-2007, 08:06 PM

I truly and ultimately love this show and I am going to miss it so much!

Tonight's episode was great closure, but I really wish that there were more to come. The final scene...I'm gonna conquer you yet. You are Matt Albie, you definately are. Man, I wish we could be there with you to enjoy the ride, but the powers that be won't let us.

The scene between Jordan and Danny were so sweet. The scenes between Matt and Harriet were so sweet. Tom's scenes were great! Simon's scenes were great! ALL SCENES WERE GREAT!!

I will definately miss this show. A true loss to television that needs all the help it can get.

catkirk7 · 06-28-2007, 08:08 PM

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

*Squee*

ETA: Ok, I'm back with more words.

I can't even express how unbelievably relieved I am that all the SLs got wrapped up. It was a great episode and I'm ridiculously sad that this show is over. I hate that we're not going to see more from these wonderful characters.

Daddy!Danny was so unbelievably cute and I'm ridiculously glad that Jordan had adoption papers and there's no question that he just is and will be forever Rebecca's dad. I was beyond freaking out when the doctor said he had to talk to Danny. I was seriously terrified that we were going to be left with Jordan dead and Danny not having got her to sign the papers.

I loved the Danny/Harriet scenes. It really did strip away all the ridiculous reasons that they keep making up for why they can't be together.

Yay for Matt/Harriet ending. So sweet. It was perfect. And I loved how Harriet kept insisting "I'm always the one person." They really left me with the belief that M and H will work it out this time.

I was glad to see Jordan again and the family scenes were really sweet.

Jack rocks my world and from the vantage point of all the SLs being wrapped up, I'm really glad we got the flashbacks. I loved to see every side of how things ended. And I loved Danny's reasoning for quitting. As soon as Jack told Simon he didn't have to apologize I knew he was going to go to do it and I loved them drunkenly duking it out.

Not enough Cal for me.

Matt/Danny own my soul. That was the perfect ending. They're best friends in the purest and most perfect way. And it ends with the clock because the show must go on.

***KervyQT16*** · 06-28-2007, 11:18 PM

This episode wreaked me. It broke my heart, pieced it back together and filled my heart up so much I felt like it would burst and break again. It’s surprising to me how much I got engrossed in these characters lives, in one season I’ve fallen totally and completely for each and every one of them. It’s so sad to think that this is the end and we won’t get to see Matt and Harriet argue again, or Jordan struggle with her job and her love life or get to see how Matt does indeed eventually conquer that clock. I’m going to miss it so much. I cried a little bit, I’m not going to lie.

I loved watching Matt and Danny together. They are this show, the glue, the friendship, the encompassing force. I was filled with such joy finding out that Danny quit because of Matt. It really makes you evaluate your friendships and wonder how many of them would do what Danny did for Matt and how many like Matt would never ask them too. They are perhaps the best showing a friendship I’ve ever seen in any show and it was so amazing hearing Danny tell Matt he loved him, have Matt make a joke out of it, and then return the words wholeheartedly. That’s what they do; they are there for each other, they joke, and they know each other well enough to get through any adversity so long as they are together.

I really enjoyed seeing Harriet and Danny both in flashbacks and in the present. I really got the sense in the last two episodes that they had a strong friendship too boot, of course it’s rooted by Matt but there is a genuine relationship there I wish we would have gotten the chance to explore more.

So happy the Jordan, Rebecca, and Danny are going to be a family for real. I was nervous there for a few, like Chris, when the doctor came out and said he had to talk to Danny. Brenda had it pegged, Jordan did have everything together for every eventuality. I was so glad that we got to see Amanda Peet, it wouldn’t have felt right without her. The moments between Danny and Jordan made me light up, their love came on fast but it’s certainly there to stay. Amanda Peet once said “You have to fall in love a little bit with your costar,” no wonder their chemistry is so wonderful. BW really knocked it out of the park directing as well, beautiful moments and fitting that he got to close it off.

Matt and Harriet stole my heart in the very beginning, but I know I’ll never get it back. They are the poster couple for having issues but being unable to stay away from each other. They complete each other, compliment each other, they are each others one and onlys. I can’t put into words how perfect all of their exchanges were for me.

So glad Tom’s brother is okay. Loved that Cal was the only one who could understand Lucy’s blubbering. Thought the Simon/Jack moments did so much for both their characters, so much depth to Jack and a lot more development for Simon who given time I might have really grown to like. Loved seeing all the cast members, it just felt so complete.

It’s sad that our show is gone but I am so very grateful to have gotten this show at all. It represents all sort of greatness. It was smart, funny, topical, poignant, romantic, well made, well acted, well scripted almost perfect. Sorkien is a genius, Schlamme is a mastermind and this show was brilliance. Cheers to us for having found and enjoyed it, cheers even to NBC for showing us the end and letting us have a graceful closure.

I couldn’t be sadder to see it end but happier to have watched it.

Mandy

sammyitaly · 06-29-2007, 04:35 AM

totally agree with your last sentences

can't wait to see the episode tonight.the perfect finale to a perfect series

mattandbrad · 06-29-2007, 05:23 AM

Great review Mandy.

Christine, I totally agree on this

Matt/Danny own my soul. That was the perfect ending. They're best friends in the purest and most perfect way. And it ends with the clock because the show must go on.

The opening scene with Harriet asleep on Danny's lap...I actually said "aww" out loud. I loved their scenes these last few eps, also glad Danny mentioned her and Matt's relationship. Long time coming.

Danny/Jordan and the adoption ...killed me. Once again, Brad's expressions say it all.

Matt coming to the hospital talking about Jordan signing papers...I thought their conversation was very intense and showed just showed how amazing their friendship is. oh and a slightly scruffy Brad is very good.

I say, yay ! for Matt and Harry. Through all their fights and b.s., you know they are meant to be. No doubt. Matt asking each cast member if they minded him dating Harry was funny.

Jack....I love Steven Weber and wish we'd seen more of him throughout the series(same for Tim).

The flashbacks... Danny quitting to show support for Matt. We knew that's what happened , but it was nice to see how it happened.

Matt and Danny saying "I love you" is priceless. and the cigars...

I started to get a lump in my throat when as Matt came down the spiral staircase, the lights started going out. symbolic and sad.

Danny turning out the last light on stage and being the last one off the stage was excellent and also how I thought the show would end. Then Matt and the clock... perfect.

I will miss this so much . Everyone in the cast did such a great job throughout, but I truly hope to see Matt and Brad again.....preferably together.

I forgot to add...Nate Couddry was outstanding again. I hope to see more of him soon too.

SpySyd · 06-29-2007, 07:54 AM

Beautiful ending to an outstanding show.

My fave parts were the Matt/Danny, Matt/Harriet and Jack/Simon scenes.

Oh Matt, I'm gonna miss you a lot. I wasn't a big fan of Matt/Harriet back when the show started but now, I could never imagine them NOT together. I really loved when she said she was the one person he could go to no matter what. I loved that scene.

Steven Weber kicked a$$, as always. God, he was about to cry over what happened with Matt and Danny before! I'm sad we didn't get one last scene between Jack and Matt about that. I'm sad it was Simon who witnessed that and not Matt. But at least we got it... I'm gonna miss Jack

Tom getting to talk to his bro was great... a bit of a miracle, but nice because Nathan Corddry nailed the scene.

ellie_dakota · 06-29-2007, 08:32 AM

I absolutely loved it and I'm so relieved that everything was wrapped up and we at least got to see everybody one last time.

I'm glad Matt and Harriet got back together. I loved their scene when she came back to the studio, it was just so good. Though I'd like to imagine them staying together for good this time, I thought it was funny how Matt told Danny they're at least together again until the next time they break up. That's just them, and as long as they realize they belong together in the end, that's all that matters.

It was nice to see Tom talk to his brother and finally have some relief. NC has just been wonderful through this storyline.

I'm so happy that Jordan's okay and she finally got to meet and name her baby. Danny was very cute everytime he was looking at or talking about the baby. It's reassuring to know that they're going to be a happy little family.

Again, I really enjoyed the flashbacks and the Jack/Simon scenes. It's funny how at the beginning of the season, I didn't really care for either of their characters much, and now I've really come to like Jack a lot and even Simon has grown on me a little bit.

My favorite thing about the show though is still Matt and Danny, just like it was at the beginning. I just love their friendship and I'm so glad we got to see how things ended the first time around via the flashbacks. Everything with them is just perfect. MP and BW work so well together and I'm going to miss them so much.

It really was a great ending to an incredible show.

Brenda Corinthos · 06-29-2007, 08:42 AM

The finale was great. Sorkin's writing was as usual wonderful and I love BW as a director.

This is one show were I loved all the main characters and many of the recurring. Matthew,Bradley,Amanda and Steven were the standouts for me but all rocked.

I liked that Harriett and Matt are giving it another go and thought it was funny that Andy gets Ginny (sp?) Simon and Jack's scenes were wonderful and I never really appreciated Steven Webber fully until this show. I miss seeing Jack/Jordan's friendship/work relationship and not getting to see Jack talk to Danny&Matt about their exit. James Lesure was great as the captain and I loved Tom talking to his brother and Lucy's crying. But I did miss seeing Darius.
Not all the storylines were wrapped up but the important ones were. Ending the show with Danny and Matt in the studio, ILY and the time clock was perfect and the ending really did feel like a new beginning. The show goes on but sadly we don't get to see it.

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Brenda had it pegged, Jordan did have everything together for every eventuality. I was so glad that we got to see Amanda Peet, it wouldn’t have felt right without her. The moments between Danny and Jordan made me light up, their love came on fast but it’s certainly there to stay. Amanda Peet once said “You have to fall in love a little bit with your costar,” no wonder their chemistry is so wonderful.

I can't believe I got that right. Jordan's cool and smart and I was glad they acknowledge that. AP and BW blew me away in their scene and with their chemistry. The look on Danny's face when he realized Jordan had the adoption papers and then when Jordan corrected him that Rebecca's last name is Tripp was perfect. It was pure shock, awe and love.

I am really going to miss this show.

***KervyQT16*** · 06-29-2007, 09:32 AM

I forgot to mention Nate Corday. He is fantastic. I never had really seen him before and now I just love him. I agree that his brothers quick release was far-fetched but I’m all for happiness with the 60 crew. I hope to follow all the careers of the Studio 60’ers, they are a tremendous group of actors and I know good stuff will happen for all of them.

Mandy

catkirk7 · 06-29-2007, 09:33 AM

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thought it was funny that Andy gets Ginny (sp?)

That was one of my favorite parts. Andy just looking and Jeanie and being like, "Alright." was a highlight. I had forgotten how much I love Andy. I think I have a new ship.