Why the “How I Met Your Mother” finale was so terrible
Creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas had a plan from the beginning, a plan they couldn't deviate from, which led to misdirection, says Alan Sepinwall. “The problem is that at a certain point the misdirection became vastly more entertaining than the illusion it was designed to facilitate, and as a result we just wind up feeling tricked, and annoyed, and wondering why we went along with all of it, when we should have known from the very first episode – from the Aunt Robin joke that got us into this gigantic mess – that this was a show that would not hesitate to make us feel tricked. And once upon a time, when we and 'HIMYM' were younger, that was fun, but at a certain point, like the idea of Barney Stinson still having a Playbook in his 40s, it's just sad.” PLUS: The finale bailed on the entire show, the finale turned the entire series into an elaborate con job, what a hackney last-minute plot twist, this was the worst possible ending, and it should've been called “How I Settled For Your Mother.”
“HIMYM” gave fans the perfect ending — the one they've wanted to see since the pilot
“Anyone who stuck with 'How I Met Your Mother' for nine seasons knew, or should have realized, that in the end it would never be about the mother,” says Miriam Krule. She adds: “If Ted hadn”t ended up with Robin, that would have been an enormous disappointment. The way Ted ended up with Robin-the ending set up, clearly, years ago-was far more interesting and romantic than anything the show could have told us about the mother in 45 minutes or less. This ending was a tribute to the fans who”d been watching for years….” PLUS: Romance-minded viewers should be satisfied, the story all along wasn't about the mother, what made this finale so beautiful was that Ted was so happy, give the creators credit for sticking with their plan, one nagging question from the finale may be released as a DVD extra, and about that finale song.
Stephen Colbert tackles “#CancelColbert” controversy
“The Colbert Report” opened with a cameo by BD Wong, as Colbert proclaimed, “”The dark forces trying to silence my message of core conservative principles mixed with youth-friendly product placement have been thwarted.” PLUS: “#CancelStewart” appears on “The Daily Show.”
Could Josh Elliott end up replacing Bob Costas and/or Matt Lauer?
The “GMA” star's move to NBC will create new tension on “Today” and on NBC Sports, according to NY Daily News, which adds that Elliott's replacement, Amy Robach, doesn't get along with “GMA's” Lara Spencer.
“Sam & Cat's” Season 2 in jeopardy by behind-the-scenes tensions
The 40-episode 1st season was not only grueling, but it appears that both
Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande are ready to move on from Nickelodeon.
“Scandal's” Columbus Short may escape punishment for alleged beating
The alleged victim is refusing to press charges, according to TMZ, and it's possible a settlement may be reached outside of the criminal justice system.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” promotes Joel McKinnon Miller and Dirk Blocker
Detective Hitchcock and Detective Scully will become series regulars next season.
Mindy Kaling: “It takes a lot of effort to look like a normal/chubby woman”
Kaling tells Jimmy Kimmel that she does a lot of exercise to achieve her current body shape.
Nat Geo pulls controversial “Nazi War Diggers”
The cable channel plans to review accusations that the four-part documentary series brandished human remains as trophies, which is not proper procedure.
Jimmy Kimmel hires David Spade as a producer to interview Spade's ex-girlfriend Julie Bowen
Spade was tapped to do the pre-interview of the “Modern Family” star, who dated Spade in the early 2000s.
Conan becomes a Texas deputy
Watch the first installment of “Conan” in Dallas.
Watch Jimmy Fallon's “Tonight Show” studio construction in 60 seconds
Fallon's Studio 6B was designed to make it look bigger on screen.