How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) Unpause (2014) User Reviews

Will there be a bear?

[AustinStar · 8/10 · 21 January 2014]

"Nothing good happens after 2 am." I don't agree, I watched this one at 2:30 am

But this episode gives us peeks into the future, with Ted and "Your Mother."

We are able to have the unprecedented, opportunity, to glimpse into Barney's inner layers as he is exposed for what and who he has always been.

That being a pleasant surprise shows us that Barney was not the cold calculating, sociopath we always thought he was.

I always wish my relationship was like Lily and Marshall's. I think we all do. A new tool is introduced in this episode, which could be invaluable to ANY relationship. Definitely makes me want to try it.

I loved this one. it was a lot of fun and really held my attention all the way through.

A worthy episode: awesome!

[Xunitor · 10/10 · 21 January 2014]

I really enjoyed this one too. I was afraid of disappointment since Slappointment was the first episode that actively disappointed me and I was scared of being let down again. But no, it was fantastic.

The Lily-Marshall storyline was a necessary evil. Even the irrational and out of control Lily. I totally get why she demanded to go, given the particular storyline. It's the first time in years her work in art is successful and that means so much to her. So much that she's blind for the needs of Marshall. This is just the "final fight" they need to get over this big hidden issue in their relationship: Lily's art dream. She needs to be able to process it in a way, to let it be in harmony with the family, to process the fact that her family truly is the more important aspect in her life. Marshall on the other hand is making the right move: he finally wants to know the true commitment of their marriage. I bet he's been wondering all these years "what if she made it?". This fight should resolve this.

Lily storming off is perfect for the story! She must realize that Marshall could be right. What if I was successful? Would I have come back? Is this really just plan B? I think she's not sure and afraid to confront her own feelings about it. That's why she must have run away, to get the answers herself.

Marshall's cool down monologue could have been better I guess. Although the 'bugs with boobs' was pretty damn funny.

Barney's work story was really outstanding! You got some extra (crucial) perspective, some evolution he's been through between Coffee shop and Corporate. When we first heard the story it felt so forced. How can such a transition be done? With this episode (this aspect of) it gains credibility. His revenge scene was off the charts. "... to arrest you. Door closed... or...?", hilarious! And off course the awesome song to top it all off, splendid!

Some other things have been revisited, like Ted's mom (I absolutely adored that 20 seconds they discussed it!) which is fantastic for the continuity of the show. The discussion between Robin and Ted was entertaining with Barney talking in between (influenced by truth inducing drunkenness). It also makes so much sense that Robin is rich! I mean, she was a pop star (her songs went Maple and one even double Maple), had a TV show, her father's house looks like a mansion in flashbacks... I can't believe people haven't been wondering about it earlier.

The end of the interrogation was fantastic. Barney again confessing his love, saying how everything will be perfect after the wedding, further subtly and unconsciously encouraging Ted not to ruin the wedding (he has the locket, remember). All those little things in between (like humiliating Ted and irrelevant Barney questions) were funny and a perfect glue in between the bigger stories.

It was also breathtaking to see Future Ted and The Mother together. Absolutely loved it! They should have done those kind of scenes (like they also did in The Lighthouse) much more often and earlier in the season. They consider the ninth season as the 'cherry', the chance to top it off perfectly. To do that, they needed more of the mother in earlier episodes. Fans would have absolutely loved it.

Faith Restored

[rjsand · 20 January 2014]

After watching this episode, I felt so relieved. After I watched the last episode, I was disappointed. I didn't hate the episode, it had it's laughs, but overall it was just corny and disappointing. I almost lost faith in how I met your mother after watching the last episode, because season 9 hasn't been very good so far. But this episode, was clever, funny, heartbreaking, and it left the audience in shock and curious. My favorite part was how Barney told the gang what he did for a living, and how he ratted out his greatest nemesis. But Marshall and Lily's fight was heartbreaking, I was honestly not sure who's side should be on. So overall, this episode was great, and it restored my faith in this show, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Unpause (#9.15)

[ComedyFan2010 · 10/10 · 13 August 2015]

Lily and Marshall finally getting reunited this season and having their fight was a great story. The two usually don't disappoint. It was already funny how Marshall was trying to stay paused by banging her into sleep. But then the fight came and it was a heartbreaking and a very sincere story. One can totally understand both. This is a sign of a great show unlike in the ones where one has a clear right and wrong one. Wonderful acting and so emotional that it hurts for them both. Great ending, now I can't wait to see how it ends.

Barney getting so drunk he tells lots of truth was also great. Very fun. I especially liked finding out about his PLEASE job. But I must say I am a bit disappointed there will be no bear at the wedding.

Jabba

[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 15 June 2020]

I like the bit where Barney got so drunk he had to tell the truth

A bit of good, a lot of bad

[puzgolac · 4/10 · 11 June 2022]

HIMYM is at its weakest and worst when it's trying to act as if it's a serious drama with skillful and competent writers and that is shown again in this episode. Marshall and Lilly's argument is supposed to be this deep, serious, moving theme, but in reality the terrible writing makes it a lame, boring, pathetic eye-rolling fest. Add to that that Marshall and Lilly are the absolute worst and most annoying characters in the recent seasons (if not during the whole series) and their scenes just make you want to skip ahead. The part with Barney telling truth was OK, but not great.

Half good half bad

[doruksesli · 7 July 2020]

Good half, Barney has to tell the truth Bad half, Marshall and lily have an argument

Not as good as the other reviewers said

[Edmond_Wang · 31 March 2018]

This episode is not really as good as the others said, but it did help me to restore faith for the season. The only good highlight was the ring-bear.

Barney's truth-telling was disappointing and only let his awesomeness down. He shouldn't be a life-time revenger and a lier with truth only to himself. I expected more from him as a awesome character.