It has been the biggest 8 mystery in TV land and it has now been unraveled (well unless the show manages to end up tricking us again somehow).
Yes that’s right HIMYM fans it was actually revealed before the series finale next season! So avert your eyes right now if you’ve yet to see the season finale.
Here’s what went down in the huge season finale below:
Source: CBS
Robin and Barney recreate their first date.. in true style. This season has really been a stepping stone for the two as they continue to prove week after week just why they belong together.. this time it was done cleverly by Robin again beating Barney to his witty ideas and battling a snobby couple nearby on their re-created first date. It was hilarious when Barney kept getting bashed in the head by the kitchen door and Robin knowing just how to mess with the rival couples heads.
In the end though, they both ended up in the usual situation and saving the snobby rivals relationship (or where they lying to make them jealous?). It’s a shame though, that we have to wait another few months till we actually get to see the two get “Legen-Married”.
Lily and Marshall face a dilemma.. These two actually took the rougher side of the episode, not only was Lily frustrated with Marshall and his family over wanting them to ditch Paris (But you got to admit those exchanges with Lily and Marshall’s mother were pretty funny..). And to top it all off Marshall was offered to become a lawyer! Right when Lily’s career is all set and locked in to.
Now what will they do? Will they both achieve their dreams or will sacrifices need to be made?
Ted moves on.. as he plans to pack up and head to Chicago after the wedding? I’m sure that will all change though once he comes face to face with his future wife (come on he can’t leave his gang behind right?).
Also the missing locket that we learned of in ‘Something Old’ was actually in Ted’s old apartment after Robin hid it in a little box during one of her drunken escapades with Lily .. how sweet that Ted will now give it to the newlyweds for their wedding gift.
And the mother is.. a random (to put it harshly) but what a random she is.. after numerous years of previous exes constantly reappearing it turned out that it was noone we have ever met before and not a huge celebrity guest. I’m actually quite happy with just who the mother is.. she looks a bit like their daughter with a touch of Lily. Nice casting all round for the HIMYM casting department there. I still wonder if there’s still a twist to it.. afterall this is How I Met Your Mother were talking about here.
I can not wait to see how everything develops from here on out! It’s sure going to be something refreshing from the usual mother mystery formula. It also takes away the pain of waiting to find out just who she was.
Side-note: “HELLLO!” Oh how i love Ranjit.. How good was that guest appearance? Just seeing that guy is sure to make your day.
Overall, one of the best season finales of the series to-date, it managed to provide the perfect balance of classic humor with a blend of drama, classic characters and finally move the show forward for its final hurrah next season. I for one can not fathom just where the show will go from now and look forward to being surprised with whatever direction they take.
Overall Rating:
4.9/5
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