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Disappointing Season Finale

posted 11 years ago by lilej2
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They tried to cram too much in 30 minutes (well actually less if you could the commercials). If they were given an hour (as they should've been given) then everything would've fleshed out well and not seem so rushed. Everything just felt rush with the exception of the aftermath. Such as the whole climax in the gatehouse with Eddie, KT, the Dunby sisters, Robert, and the demon lady. That whole scene to me just seemed like too much going on.

But it wasn't terrible. I just felt it was too much going on to cram in under 30 minutes. I think they could've done better.

But the last thing I will say is the whole sudden relationship between Robert and KT was so forced. They act like they've known each other for years and had this close relationship with each other in the end yet he's been kept in a tank since before she was born and he's been nothing but evil since he was freed so their whole "reconciling" in the end was cute but weird in context of their history this season. Plus we know how KT found out she's Robert's granddaughter but I don't remember how Robert even knew she was.

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[–] agentk16 11 years ago

Yeah I thought it was underwhelming too. They should have made it an hour.

Also, a possible Fabian/Mara relationship? I don't think the Fabina fanatics are gonna be happy about that (assuming there's a fourth season)...

Then again Mara won't be back for season 4.

[–] lilej2 11 years ago

That's exactly what I was thinking. "Fabian and Mara? But the actress who plays her isn't coming back next season". And to be honest, I wouldn't have mind Fabian and Mara being together. Though I thought if Fabian was gonna be in any relationship that it would be with KT. It seemed like that's what the writers (who have shown that they aren't that great to begin with this season) were hinting this season the way the both of them were always working together. But I guess you can say the same thing for her and Eddie too.

But it does suck that KT is the only one who isn't coupled with someone in the house (though that's a little relieving in a way that basically EVERYONE in the house is paired up). Of they get a fourth season, the writers will either: bring in another new (hopefully not American) character for her to hook up with, have her hook up with Fabian since Mara's actress is supposedly leaving, or they'll just have her be a third wheel to everyone in Anubis house.

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[–] chirise-1 11 years ago

Robert found out she was his great granddaughter while he was still evil. He was most likely told by Patricia or Mr. Sweet.

[–] holographica 11 years ago

Robert found out she was his great granddaughter while he was still evil. He was most likely told by Patricia or Mr. Sweet.

No. I'm pretty sure he was told by KT herself...when he was faking being dead in the tomb to trick Sibuna into leaving them alone. She was sadly talking to his body (thinking he was dead) and she called him "great grandfather."

[–] zandylovesRISK 11 years ago

I was having that thought with a few episodes left. How are they going to end it with whatever amount was left and in the last ep as well. Yeah it kind of felt rushed like there were 10 things trying to happen at once.

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[–] holographica 11 years ago

Disagreed. I thought everything was well paced most of this season, even up until the season finale. Very happy right now. It wasn't perfect obviously, but they did a great job.

I didn't see anything forced (except maybe Fabian-Mara...though it was kinda cute and effortless actually). It's many steps up from last year of suddenly having Eddie feel Osirion powers out of nowhere or Mick suddenly acting extraordinarily meatheaded. KT showed plenty of signs of caring about Robert throughout the season. She questioned Sibuna vs. Great grandfather many times. And Good Robert's reaction as a very old man who lived through such turmoil to see his grand-daughter finish his mission is believable I'd say. I spend a lot of time around elderly folks, many tend to be like him lol Btw, Evil Robert actually called KT "great granddaughter" a few times this season. It's just that he was too wicked and selfish to feel any connection out of it.

The way the finale ended makes me wonder though. They didn't have a cliffhanger like last time, so maybe a future season of House of Anubis is very, very up in the air. They ended it like it could be a series finale, but if they wanted to continue, they could. I get a bad feeling it's over =(

[–] lilej2 11 years ago

@holographica I don't think you ever really have a problem with this show even when it's at it's lowest. Compared to last season, I pick this season as being the worst. And that's not saying I thought this season was terrible or bad at all, I'm just saying if I was to rank the three seasons that this one would be at the bottom. Though I loved when Patricia, Fabian, and Alfie turned evil. One reason why I would say this season was the worst of the three was the addition of ANOTHER American character, KT, who was just too naive and overly emotional the entire season in my opinion. Another reason would be they're (the producers/writers) constant catering towards American viewers. Not just the addition of KT, but also (as I just found out) this season is just now airing in the UK after the finale in the US, and why exactly is Eddie the one to become the leader of Sibuna? Because he's American like Nina? Why not Fabian who was basically second to Nina in Sibuna? There's plenty other reasons too such as the poorly done back and forth of Sibuna's adventures and the personal lives of the other Anubis kids (Jerome, Mara, etc.), Eddie going from a dumb meathead in season two to a some smart and courageous leader in season three, Joy in Sibuna and out of Sibuna again like last season, the addition of Willow (white female version of Alfie), the girls all falling for Jerome, Amber leaving, and more.

But again, not a bad season. Just not as good as the previous ones.

I do agree with you though, holographica. It does feel like there might not be a fourth season (especially with the actress who plays Mara leaving the show making herself the fourth person to leave). And honestly, I wouldn't mind if the show ended after this. It had a decent run and it seems Nick doesn't really care too much for the show itself. Also, the show is kind of getting a little repetitive. For example, the whole "Victor is evil" schtick. We get it, he's a bad guy. Every season he's at the center of the mystery and all things evil. You'd think this season he would be a little less bad after showing he does have a heart by choosing to bring Joy back to life in the season two finale. But no, every season is the same thing with Victor. Every season pretty much starts the same. Like the writers just push a "re-do" button and start all over again. So if the show doesn't come back for a season four then that's fine with me.

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[–] holographica 11 years ago

@holographica I don't think you ever really have a problem with this show even when it's at it's lowest.

Hahaha! Wow, it def sounds like you haven't seen most of my posts throughout the seasons. Girl, I psychoanalyze what I like and dislike about this show left and right. This season I just haven't had enough time to do it as much since I started medical school, so I've stated my overall opinion as being well done!

I think in this case you disliked this season comparatively while I really liked it comparatively. Many of the things I thought they needed improvement with in the older seasons I thought they did right or at least better this season. That's why I'm giving credit where it's due.

And that's not saying I thought this season was terrible or bad at all, I'm just saying if I was to rank the three seasons that this one would be at the bottom.

I getcha... it's a matter of personal opinion. We're both comparing this season to the previous seasons. I find it better done, though that doesn't mean I disliked the first two. I obviously did, that's why I keep coming back to this show. That's why we both keep coming back.

Though I loved when Patricia, Fabian, and Alfie turned evil.

It was cool to see a different side of their character. I'm sure acting like that must've been really fun...especially for Fabian who's so used to be being Mr. Nice Guy.

One reason why I would say this season was the worst of the three was the addition of ANOTHER American character, KT, who was just too naive and overly emotional the entire season in my opinion.

Yeah, I said that multiple times too how it's a little frustrating to see how the leads keep having to be from America. But, considering she "replaced" Nina... I like her better than Nina. I like her character better though she isn't perfect. A grand total of two Americans currently on the show is okay.

Another reason would be they're (the producers/writers) constant catering towards American viewers. Not just the addition of KT, but also (as I just found out) this season is just now airing in the UK after the finale in the US, and why exactly is Eddie the one to become the leader of Sibuna? Because he's American like Nina? Why not Fabian who was basically second to Nina in Sibuna? There's plenty other reasons too such as the poorly done back and forth of Sibuna's adventures and the personal lives of the other Anubis kids (Jerome, Mara, etc.), Eddie going from a dumb meathead in season two to a some smart and courageous leader in season three, Joy in Sibuna and out of Sibuna again like last season, the addition of Willow (white female version of Alfie), the girls all falling for Jerome, Amber leaving, and more.

I mean that's not really critiquing the plot of this season, that's more like the politics behind it...

Fabian not being the leader made perfect sense... Fabian is the sideline kinda guy, he's not a leader. They actually had this conversation in the show. Eddie said why do I have to be leader. It fit Fabian's personality perfectly to not want to be the leader. He struggles expressing feelings to girls, he doesn't do so well under pressure. He is at his peak when he's the smart guy on the side.

I don't see why you would want Fabian the leader but find Eddie's transition from meathead to mature as unbelievable. If they made Fabian the leader, it would've been the same thing. A big shift in character. I think making Eddie the leader matured him. Besides, older seasons had Nina a lot more dominant in Sibuna. In this season, the power was really more fairly divided in Sibuna. It wasn't like Eddie did everything. It was Eddie-KT-Fabian with a good amount of help from Patricia and Alfie. It felt more like a team. I prefer this, though the old Sibuna was good too. It's hard to let go of old characters and accept new ones, but I thought Season 3 exceeded expectations given the situation as well.

I do agree with you though, holographica. It does feel like there might not be a fourth season (especially with the actress who plays Mara leaving the show making herself the fourth person to leave). And honestly, I wouldn't mind if the show ended after this. It had a decent run and it seems Nick doesn't really care too much for the show itself. Also, the show is kind of getting a little repetitive.

I know! Aww it makes me sad...but who knows what will happen. Mara was never a very important character, so they could work around it though she will be missed. I think Nick is preoccupied with ratings now...if this was the 90s, this show might've stood a chance. Maybe it'll stand a chance on Teennick too... they don't have to worry about ratings as much.

For example, the whole "Victor is evil" schtick. We get it, he's a bad guy. Every season he's at the center of the mystery and all things evil. You'd think this season he would be a little less bad after showing he does have a heart by choosing to bring Joy back to life in the season two finale. But no, every season is the same thing with Victor. Every season pretty much starts the same. Like the writers just push a "re-do" button and start all over again. So if the show doesn't come back for a season four then that's fine with me.

The last season made it sound like they were learning Victor isn't so bad after all. I think if they were to proceed with one more season and decided it would be their final season from the start... they could tie loose ends by the end and likely make Victor more of a good guy who's given up on eternal life and started to really live. It seems like that's how they'd want the series to end it if they had it their way. And maybe even have Victor and Trudy together or some other happily ever after lol.

One loose end this season didn't answer was...what about that ring with the tear of gold???! Or maybe I missed it.

[–] crispy_comments 11 years ago

Mara was never a very important character, so they could work around it though she will be missed.

I can't *believe* the writers wasted their last chance to bring Mara into the mystery/Sibuna! Since the actress is apparently leaving the show, why not let her go out with a bang, instead of staying oblivious right to the end?

And I kept waiting for Mara to be taken as a Sinner, because she was so angry and vindictive for the majority of the season...she was a perfect candidate for Frobisher & his gang to go after! But...no. Not involved in the main plot at all! Was I supposed to be happy at the hinted Fabian/Mara in the finale, after her character was assassinated so badly? Fabian's too nice...he doesn't deserve that. :P Although KT annoyed me and I like MaraActress better, so I guess I should just be relieved Fabian didn't fall for KT.

Still, Fabian & KT had more interaction, so maybe it *should've* been them? As Fabian/Mara illustrates, the show has a bad habit of suddenly hooking up two characters who've barely had any scenes together prior to that (see also, Alfie & Willow... they ended up working out alright as a couple...better than the inexplicable Willow/Jerome pairing, but it still bugged me that Alfie announced this crush on her out of *nowhere*...and got over Amber so quickly.)

Overall I wasn't crazy about this season, unfortunately. I've complained in many other threads about my unhappiness with the abundance of screentime given to the newbies, KT & Willow, at the expense of my other favorites who I'd *hoped* would be featured more, now that Nina was gone. I disliked Victor's increased violence/physical aggressiveness with the kids (*before* he even lost his soul!), the love triangles, Jerome's cheating, Mara's selfish/greedy attitude, KT's smell-the-fart acting style & whiney uselessness, Willow being such a forced replacement for Amber (sometimes it was so damn obvious the writers were giving her dialogue that Amber would've said! It offended me. :P) and WillowActress' too-broad comedy and perma-smirk (she should've been a Soulless Sinner much sooner...it suited her. ;))

On the upside, I liked Jerome & Joy together...both good actors, nice chemistry. I'm glad Jerome fell in love for real and grew as a person. I also liked Alfie's character growth in facing his fears. EddieActor improved, less over-the-top, and more likeable than last season. There were some nice twists in the mystery, and I liked the finale, but the climax/defeating of the villains did feel a bit rushed.

When I think about it, it's kinda unfair that Miss Danby was the only one of the adults truly punished for her actions, while Frobisher gets to live and be forgiven so easily by KT. I couldn't really shift gears that fast and accept Froby even though the curse was lifted. I mean, especially after watching him be fake-repentant with Fabian before. And it's not that I liked Danby at all, but... I think I would've preferred a semi-redemption for her, perhaps by having her sister Harriet save her somehow? She *did* have a bit of a soft spot for Harriet. I think it might've been a nice way to make her regret her actions. I guess I wanted Harriet to make a triumphant return or something. :P I know she helped a bit at the end, but it was marred (for me) by stupid KT lecturing her for switching the key and protecting KT. Yeah, sure, give Harriet the stink-eye for saving your useless butt. Sheesh. KT tended to be self-righteous and judgmental of others and yet I don't recall KT being this super-competent heroine who had a right to look down on others. Hmmph. The others should've lectured her when *she* screwed up.

ETA: I have to withdraw some of my complaints now that I've finally seen the extra episode or "movie", Touchstone of Ra (I know I'm rather late, but I've been busy and season 3 did kinda disappoint so that I had a hard time finishing it). Yay, Mara *was* finally brought into Sibuna at last! And I'm so glad Victor was redeemed before his touching send-off. I always felt sorry for Victor and think the actor is very good. Again I wish this ep had just focused on the main cast instead of bringing on yet *more* newbies, none of whom really grabbed me and would make want to watch a possible season 4 with them as the stars (and I assume that's why they were introduced now). Jerome & Joy could've been given more to do. And KT was a useless damsel in distress *again*. :P But overall I enjoyed Touchstone of Ra and think it's a much better finale to the season (or series). I'm gonna miss House of Anubis and it's (mostly) very endearing cast.

[–] shani_dayo 8 years ago

While I do feel K.T was an obnoxious whiny character, I never found Her judgmental. She forgave Her estranged family member Robert pretty quickly and didn't hold it against Alfie and the rest of the gang when they thought She was the evil one instead of Patricia.

[–] Lisaluv1 11 years ago

I just finally saw the last episodes and agree that the relationship with KT and Robert was forced just to give a happy (wierd) ending. Oddly felt her ties to him were off from first jump of her finding out they were related. I'm big on family but not going to go crzy over a family member whom I've (1st) nvr meet till I see em in a tank or (2nd) feel bad for them as they try to stop me from turning a key that will avoid leashing evil to the world