I've watched ER since it began. In the beginning, it was riveting TV with actors we cared about. After a few years, I watched more out of habit and because "I had invested so much in it, I might as well stick around." When it was announced that this would be the final season, I was somewhat relieved - - I watch a lot of TV, and this would free up an hour every week!
Have I been surprised! My comment and score of this episode really applies to the entire final season. I have been impressed every week with the story-telling, and the way the old stars have returned. The Mark Greene flashback episode was phenomenal, but they've all been really good. The finale was a great piece of work. The stories were solid, as usual. The returning stars and their respective stories were well-done. The re-introduction of the opening credits were wonderful; the music is amazing, and, although I never cared much for Dr. Benton, his celebratory move in the intro still moves me, for some reason.
I guess the thing I liked the best was the ending.....after some calm, another crisis arrives, Carter calls to (the future?) Dr. Greene to join them, and they show a view of the hospital that I don't think they ever showed before. I was left with the feeling that most of these people (or people like them) will still be there in another 15 years. Just an awesome season!
Have I been surprised! My comment and score of this episode really applies to the entire final season. I have been impressed every week with the story-telling, and the way the old stars have returned. The Mark Greene flashback episode was phenomenal, but they've all been really good. The finale was a great piece of work. The stories were solid, as usual. The returning stars and their respective stories were well-done. The re-introduction of the opening credits were wonderful; the music is amazing, and, although I never cared much for Dr. Benton, his celebratory move in the intro still moves me, for some reason.
I guess the thing I liked the best was the ending.....after some calm, another crisis arrives, Carter calls to (the future?) Dr. Greene to join them, and they show a view of the hospital that I don't think they ever showed before. I was left with the feeling that most of these people (or people like them) will still be there in another 15 years. Just an awesome season!