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How could they do that to us? [SPOILERS]

posted 14 years ago by ultra_mafic
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You know what I mean. Stringing us along this whole time and then killing off Assumpta. Listen, I know it was the actors that wanted to move on or whatever, but still.

It was like waiting in line for hours and hours for the best ride at Disneyland, and then you get up to the front of the line, sit down, and someone punches you in the groin. A thousand times.

I am seriously distraught. Yes I know it's a show, but like with all good entertainment I was 100% invested in these characters. I watched the first three series in about 4 days. And I will admit I skipped over all of the episodes without Peter and Assumpta.

Honestly, this is terrible. Terrible. I will try to never think about this show again. Too painful.

"Ooh, I'm the Man in Black...ticki ticki ticki ticki ticki."

[–] ultra_mafic 14 years ago

After giving myself a few days I've come to terms. I went and watched the death scene a bunch of times until the shock wore off. Then I started re-watching some of the best scenes. At first it was still painful, but then I kinda forgot about it all and just enjoyed it. They are just so good. Stephen and Dervla are just superb. The chemistry is amazing. I wouldn't give that up for anything.

It's like that cliche saying "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." I still think her death was sudden and a mistake on the part of the writers, and I wish more than anything things had worked out for them. But at the same time I'm glad we got what we got. Glad we saw them at least admit they love each other. And glad we have all those fantastic episodes before the tragedy.

If I had to choose between never having seen it or seeing it even considering the ending I'll always choose the latter.

"Ooh, I'm the Man in Black...ticki ticki ticki ticki ticki."

[–] just-me8 14 years ago

Did you watch the episode that followed it?

[–] gpbuckhout17 14 years ago

I watched series 1-3 in maybe a 10 days and I feel crazy but it seems like I've lost my two best friends. I loved Assumpta and Peter and think their love story if one of my favorite ever. Even without much physical affection, their attraction was so...special.
I have been aching for them. I love series1-3 and want to be in that village in the midst of those people in Fitzgeralds.

I am heartbroken with Assumpta gone. I will recover...hopefully!

I have watched episode 1 of series 4. I may continue with Ballyk, but I am not sure. Have you continued to watch?

[–] ultra_mafic 14 years ago

I haven't continued to watch past series 3. I think I would enjoy it, but it just wouldn't be the same, you know. The reason I loved that show so much was because of Peter and Assumpta. You'll recover, I promise! It just takes a bit of time, I think.

I did watch the final ep of series 3. Heartbreaker! I try not to think about it. Really nice acting, though.

"Ooh, I'm the Man in Black...ticki ticki ticki ticki ticki."

[–] ludebf 14 years ago

I think it is the end of season 4 that has another shocker. I cried uncontrollably for days. You get to know these characters and really feel their "loss" when they are gone. Keep watching and let me know what you think! Btw, i am re-watching the end of season 3 for 100th time and still upset by it. LOL! I don't know if I'll ever get over it.

[–] lauriekeren 14 years ago

I watched seasons 1-3 a couple of years ago. Like all of you, I was heartbroken when Assumpta died. I had no desire to watch seasons 4 and 5 after that.

Now, after I have had time to let the wound heal (lol), I am watching the subsequent seasons, and I am completely drawn in. I'm not happy with the way season 4 is ending; I am quite heartbroken, actually. I am so emotionally invested in these characters!

[–] therealworld87 14 years ago

It really bothers me that such a good writer as Kieran Prendiville would do something like this. As well as being a HUGE letdown it's just crummy writing (referring to the plot, not necessarily the dialog ect...) After building Assumpta and Peters relationship for three seasons to write in a "happy ending" followed hours later by a totally freak accident and a tragedy. I might expect this from an American soap, a telinovela or a B movie but the sheer improbability of it alone makes this episodes' plot feel very out of place in this series. Definitely a dramatic ending but it felt forced, rushed and VERY disappointing.

Just had to put in my two cents.

[–] Miracle237 14 years ago

I found an interview with Kieran Prendiville (which I cannot now locate again) where he says he regrets not allowing Peter and Assumpta some time to enjoy their love. He comments that it would have produced many different opportunities for drama within the Ballykissangel community. One can only imagine how the townspeople would have reacted had they known about this love before Assumpta's death.

Prendiville also said he wished he had given Peter a better speech at Assumpta's wake. I remember feeling disappointed about that, too, when I first watched that episode.

Like many of you, I was devastated at the ending to Series 3 which I watched about two weeks ago. I have not totally processed it yet. It feels like a personal loss in my life. I've been reading fanfic and as much other material as I can find on Stephen and Dervla, just to feel like I am staying connected with them. I can't let them go...not yet.

He is a miracle . . . really.

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[–] k.m.bunting 8 years ago

I disagree. I thought at the time that it would have been a cliché to have Peter abandon his vocation and go off into the sunset with Assumpta. The unexpected twist was much more dramatically satisfying.