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WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
We’ve come to the end of our five year journey. JEFFSTER! are off touring Germany; Casey is doing dangerous stuff with Verbanski; Alex and Morgan are moving in together; Big Mike is working for Subway/Buy More; Ellie and Awesome have awesome new jobs in Chicago; and Chuck and Sarah are restoring her memories and falling in love all over again while .
Most of us have been moving through the five stages of grief for the last week or more. Maybe you’re all the way to acceptance, maybe you’re still on denial. Maybe you just want to reminisce with fellow Chucksters. This is the place to do that.
By the way, stage 2 is “Anger” and stage 4 is “Depression”. Just sayin’. 😉
Please remember to be courteous to each other. This is an emotional time for all of us, and this is a place of support.
Um.. (sigh) I’m going to miss watching Chuck. What i would like to say is I didn’t like how it ended with Chuck and Sarah. I was disappointed that Sarah lost her memories to the point before she meet Chuck but she remembered she was a spy? How did Quinn know when to stop at that particular moment.? I am watching Season 1 again ’cause that’s when they start their relationship, ’cause that’s how the writers wanted the ending to lead to, to make it into a continuous loop. For me I hope the writers put some type of ending that has a proper ending on the Season 5 DVD or Make a MOVIE!!
The writers I think missed the ball with Chuck and Sarah. If this is how they want to end it with no more parts to watch, then the original ending is not a good/satisfying ending, well for me anyway. The second half of season 5 was for nothing. Sarah wanted to leave spying and work more with computers. Lead a normal life with Chuck in a house with a white picket fence. Sarah deep down was hoping to be pregnant. They made the drawing of their future that SARAH DREW mostly!
All in all the series was a good series. Great characters. Good production. Nice plots. My friend and I just happened to come across Chuck and started watching it and we watch it from Australia.
I wish NBC would have promoted it better rather than leave it to die. Thanks to the loyal Chuck fans, they saved it from the chop 2 or 3 times! Well somebody needs start a petition again the give Chuck and Sarah their proper life together that they should of got. Unless i don’t know something(extend finale or movie).
So there might be more to watch, Hope they hurry up with DVD!!
TVLINE | If I gave you an extra hour for the finale, what would you have done with it?
SCHWARTZ | The original [cut] was almost an extra hour longer.
FEDAK | It’s true. Chuck episodes sometimes come in a little long — not this season as much, but this one came in quite a bit long. We actually got it a little bit of extra time from NBC for it.
SCHWARTZ | Some of the additional scenes will be on the DVD.
FEDAK | That’s right, we actually have a longer version coming out on the DVD.
TVLINE | Simply extended edits of scenes or also new entire scenes?
SCHWARTZ | You’ll have a couple of entire scenes. It will be eight minutes longer. And there are extended scenes within Act 5. It will be nice.
FEDAK | So even after tonight, there will still be the opportunity to see some new Chuck.
I’ve waited to make a comment until after my second viewing of the series finale because I was in a little shock I think after watching it live last night. A lot of the comments echo what I felt at first too, that the very end, while sweet and certainly full circle ending up on the beach again, was unsatisfying because we don’t know for sure that Sarah’s memories have or will return. Last night I could appreciate the artistry, the writing, the brilliant acting, the great call backs and homages, and the amazing Jeffster performance (the best one ever). But I was sad and depressed for Sarah. Not because I didn’t think she and Chuck would end up together…of course they will…it’s their destiny, but because the memories of the past 5 years…not just of Chuck…but reuniting with her parents, learning to trust, be part of a family…make her who she is. Upon second viewing I realize that there were several moments that prove Sarah was remembering: 1. Carving their names in the doorframe. 2. The Wienerlicious 3. Using Irene Demova to deprogram the bomb 4. That the beach was important—she was there trying to find herself. Ellie assured Chuck that her memories were retrievable with the proper emotional triggers. She’s the neuroscientist…why not believe her? I loved watching this again, I actually allowed myself to cry along with Chuck this time (I was too stunned at “evil” Sarah the first time round) and also to feel the hope from his family and Morgan that things would work out. This show had me at “hello” in the pilot and it still had me at “goodbye.” Thanks to the great cast and creators for giving us the gift of a finale that will allow us to imagine what could be next, but also to enjoy what was…over and over again. Mel, Liz…thanks for this awesome forum all these years, it has been a pleasure.
I agree Renita. I’ve only seen it once but that’s all I needed to believe Sarah’s memories were coming back, and would continue to do so. Not only that, but Sarah wanted them to, and was already well on the way to falling in love with Chuck again. SHE asked for the kiss. I like it that the writers didn’t spoon feed us every little step of Sarah’s memories returning. That last scene left an ache in my heart too, but I admire their restraint in storytelling and that they gave us credit for being smart enough to make the leap ahead to that eventual Happily Ever After, based on the clues (Sarah’s memories) they planted in the last episode (and the kiss at the end). I do look forward to the extended version, but even as it stands, I hadn’t laughed so hard at or been so deeply moved by the show in a long time as I was by that last episode. I think it was very well done on so many levels.
EPX
I think that “Chuck” could become a really
great and long-lasting series with
far wider acceptance from tv viewers and
extremely better ratings.
First of all the creators have success in the
shape of all characters. They were
truly unique, very clear and the
performance of all actors really good.
But the plot and the truthfullness of series was an emerging
problem for the future episodes. The talent, the excitement and the
sparkle of the first season and the second
partly, was lost because scenario deficiencies in the next seasons.
The simplistic approach in several episodes from
season 2-5 was not in the dialogues, or in humorous jokes which were
acceptable but in the core of the thematic basis of scenario.
The writers, creators and producers didn’t gave
much attention to this specific aspect.
They didn’t emphasize on how to create a
robust, reliable and smart hypothesis in each episode but their
approach was simple like working with the same mould.
So every episode wasn’t unique and didn’t have
something new in the approach.
Its sad that the series ended.
I think with a more realistic and well made
scenario and emphasis in specific details the series could have been
a huge success for at least a decade and all contributors would be
for sure satisfied with the acceptance.
I urge producers and NBC to start series again soon.
They made a mistake.
Best wishes to all actors!!!
Chuck is over. It had a five season run, something a lot of shows can only hope for. It’s time to let it go.
True Mel. A majority of shows don’t last this long but it was the loyal Chuck fan base that kept the show running. If it wasn’t for them and some sponsors we would have only got 3 1/2 seasons.
i’m still disappointed with ending. The creators should have given Chuck and Sarah the life they wanted together that was drawn in the picture. But It ended this way, fine. I will make the conclusion that they did have the life they wanted in the end.
Its better to end on a high while they are respected and enjoyed rather than wait a while till ratings fall and then ending on a low
Hi Mal my name is Mario i watched the show now from mid season two then went back and watched the first from then on i was hooked.to me the ending was good but i felt let down i put a comment on here i wanted to know if you read it.(i put it on here two times back to back cause it was like 5am here in Chicago i could not sleep it was like killing my brain)and if you like what i put how it should have ended thank you for taking the time for reading this and if so what i wrote before.
sorry went to put Mel not Mal
Hi again Mel (wrote it right this time) this is what i just wrote now hope you enjoy it.
I wrote on here that i was a bit mad and i felt let down by the end of Chuck with that said i change my mind and this is why i watched the end again about 10 times (just Chuck and Sarah on beach) and it hit me the one thing the show left out at the end is what makes it a true happy ending they could have put it in some how but they did not. you know what it is yet?here it is Season 4, Episode 4 – Chuck vs. the Coup D’Etat.Big Mike advises Morgan to make sure he really loves Alex before he proceeds that the way to tell if he really loves Alex would be a reaction to simply kissing her.After Chuck tells Sarah the story of them he tells her what Morgan said about the kiss what does Sarah tell Chuck to do kiss her she was getting some memory back.(she even got some back in the Episode Chuck vs Sarah) but back to what i was saying the kiss makes her know the truth that she loves him.its a happy and a open end.
Just finished Watching it and I’m so upset already. Would just like to say congratulations to the writers on 5 years of good work. a pity chuck didn’t make it to 100 episodes and only 91. I really am hoping for a movie lol. Chuck has been an integral part of my week from the start have loved every episode and absolutely love the characters/actors and on a final note would like to wish them all success for all the future endeavours.
Thanks
Sean Chambers (Regular Chuckaholic)
I’ve just watched the finale and thought it was epic. So much work and consideration went into those two hours. I loved and appreciated all of the callbacks to Season 1 – the things that made me love Chuck five years ago.
I’m so very glad that I wasn’t disappointed with the finale. I have nothing but love for this amazing show. It won’t end here – we’re all going to remember it, talk about it, and watch it over and over again!
hey I’m an avid supporter of Norway seems Chuck is the best television series I’ve seen since … I think you should condense chuck for viewers’ sake, we deserve to know how it goes on in their lives to come, I know all the fal that you have lactation up to a hell continued, Oh I know there are many in the nordic countries not world dor my view on this. Plz Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark.C.Lawrence, Scott Krinsky. Vik Sahay, Sarah Lancaster, Adam Baldwin, the last but not least, Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak give us more chuck
I have cried so much over Chuck ending. I have been so attached to Chuck for 5 years now and it is really hard to believe that it is over.
I was upset at the ending at first. I guess I wanted a more simple ending. But I watched the closing scene again today and know that everything is going to be OK. Sarah did remember a lot – you could see it in her eyes. It was a beautiful ending.
Damn, I’m starting to cry again. I can not believe I got this attached to a TV show. Has never happened before and I’m pretty sure it will never happen again. Thanks so much to everyone on Chuck and all of the great fans! It has been an amazing 5 years!
the more im thinking about the additional 8 minutes on the season 5 DVD , i actually think there is no more additional stuff after the final scene we knew, no conclusion where this all led us to, BECAUSE i dont think the producers would have left out a part which is THIS IMPORTANT . The final point where chuck and sarah has worked towards for the last 5 years. They love each other, thats the core of the show and as that was told many times now i just dont think the producers would do something like that ( hideing the end like that just to put it on the DVD )
i may be completely wrong here, but thats just a thought that went thorugh my mind right now
what do u guys think of that? maybe u can cheer me up by some of your positive thoughts on this, that we might see some of that conclusion in the additional stuff.
Sadly, though I wish I could say positive things, I think you are right. What we saw for an ending is what we get. Its depressing. I said in another thread, Ive watched the episode multiple times now, and the last 5 minutes many more, hoping my opinion would change but so far no cigar. I just think F and S kind of screwed the fans a bit (no, I know not everyone feels that way and that is perfectly ok but I do). But yeah, they wouldnt withhold an important scene that would have given us a more definite conclusion. They did the ending the way they wanted to and unless we get a movie in the future (highly highly unlikely), that is the ending we will have. That being said, a *hug* from me to you Kev…I felt like I needed one after last night’s finale
thx <3 , i appreciate your words 🙂
feels good to talk to other people who feel the same about the ending but surprisingly i feel a little bit better by every single time i watch it again. its obvious that they'll be happy together but it would be nice if we were able to see that in the end.
All of that doesnt change the fact that i have tears in my eyes when i watch the 2 last episodes of the season again and again.
still cant believe that chuck is over and we're not going to have more of that love and fun.. already crying again while writing this text :'(
Anyone else think the lyrics to “Take on Me” are kinda perfect:
“We’re talking away
I don’t know what
I’m to say I’ll say it anyway
Today’s another day to find you
Shying away
I’ll be coming for your love, OK?”
My best friend and I texted through the entire thing mourning, freaking out, and loving every single second. I don’t know if I can make it through another watch through right now. We both loved it. It was perfect. It was bittersweet; isn’t that how life is? Chuck and Sarah love each other through thick and thin. It does matter what happens to them, they will always return to each other. I think that the ending showed that simply and eloquently. If her memories return, they will live happily ever after. If they don’t, they will do the same. They are Chuck and Sarah; how can they not. We were not gypped. We were shown a relationship brought full circle and tested by everything. Chuck didn’t give up on Sarah; and, one could argue, Sarah didn’t give up on Chuck, even though her memories were gone. She didn’t leave California. She went to THEIR beach. Even if she didn’t remember why it was important, she didn’t run away from it in its importance. I think it ended perfectly. It left the future up for interpretation; it brought the story full circle so that they finished what they started. Chuck had grown and he was the leader. He was going to fight for them, and she was going to let him love her and be willing to hear what he had to say. Anyway, that’s my piece. Thank you, Mel and everyone, for this wonderful site. Best fans for any TV show out there. 🙂
well put sir, well put.
your text made me a little bit more happy about the last scene. Thank u for that ^^
i was still very sad this morning but by the end of the day now, i have to admit that it got better for me when im looking back at the last scene right now.
but still i got the opinion that it would be nice if the producers had shown us how all became really full circle for them ( dream home, family …etc) considering the fact what 5 years did to sarah in her character development.
i dont doubt that they’ll get all of that if there were a 6th season or a movie or anything like that, but if there’s not … it would be nice to get a confirmation on that conclusion, but thats just my point of view again^^
I totally agree with how important it was that Sarah didn’t run away. Old Sarah would have done that but not new Sarah. So all her growth and all the love Chuck has for her and she for him wasn’t lost. It’s in there somewhere and she can’t shake it. And that’s why she wants to hear their story and lets him kiss her.
Love you all and miss you already ill miss this site although it will always be on my bookmark spot 🙂 !!!
Mel I want to thank YOU for this fantastic second home that brought us all together from all over the world.
First I want to thank all the people you made Chuck( yes i know they might not see it) a show that makes you laugh, cry, cheer and keep you at the edge of your seat. The last episode was better then i had hoped even if it left you sitting there staring at the tv thinking “I can not believe it is over.”
The only thing i hated was to see all the thing they have overcome and all the bad guys and missions that tried to keep Chuck are Sarah apart forgotten was very sad and frustrating. They both have fought and sacrificed to be with each other. Now some bad guy is jealous because Chuck is so freaking amazing. so he murders there relationship. yes he dies but he only got shot. i mean come on Shaw get his butt kick twice and is put in jail to rot. Even Decker gets blown up but all this guy get is a quick bullet come on but that is what bad guys are for to hate on. At least Shaw was very classes and lovable as a even as the psychotic villain bent on revenge.
Chuck had a good run it was loved by many fans that are in mourning today but we must look ahead for a bright future… like when the complete series pack comes out and we can give it to are children to past down to generations to come. chuck will never die it will live in are heart forever more cheesy lines blah blah. Goodbye for the last time, Chuck you will be missed, live long and stuff.
Well after today I made a little big of progress moving from bargaining to just depression. I was in denial this whole season until the last few episodes where I quickly transitioned. It’s gonna take a while before I get to acceptance so I will probably be on here a lot for a while. Besides, I think this show is very much a diamond in the ruff, irreplaceable, magical, rare, etc; and that my friends is worth holding onto.
Chuck will live on in our hearts as long as we keep him alive. I’m going to order a Buy More polo shirt and stuff. I already have some of the seasons on DVD but I will get the Blu Ray boxset to top it off. I think we should do what some other fanboys do for shows like Terminator: SCC and that is to have weekly online group chats and watch an episode. That would be stellar.
By the way, part of me wants to beg for a movie and rationalize ways to get the show back.. Does that mean I’m really still in the bargaining stage?
I am having a real hard time getting pass this… chuck was truly a genius idea and too bad that the producers or creators or NBC would throw away money because that what they are. More sponsors, maybe. I wouldn’t care if I saw coke or Pepsi plug every now and then… better day would have worked, Maybe a tuesday night where ratings would have sored. Either ways my heart is broken and I’m a 34 year old retired special forces staff Sargent who seen and been in plentyyy of combat and trained 1000s’ of troops and I guess that in life three are no sure things and most things are harsh but having a show like chuck made me feel young and innocent again. Made me believe in a better world where people loved and cared for each other under any and all circumstances. Made me remember how it felt to be a hero regardless of how big or small the act. Sound morals and principles that were displayed and portrayed in all the characters of the show to include jeffster. LOL well lets all pray on a miracle to happen and bring life back to chuck.. thank you all for reading my rambles. And you have my support…
I started watching Chuck in season two…I got so wrapped up in it, I had to order season one on DVD (Season two and three soon followed). I signed the petitions to keep Chuck on the air. I was preparing myself that season 4 was the end, but it persevered. My wife and I have watched the show religiously, it was a movie for both guys and gals. I have to admit, the intensity between Chuck and Sarah during the whole series, you felt the genuine caring and emotions between the two. Moving to the Finale, the fact it’s over, I feel like I’ve lost a friend, something to look forward to, to see what new adventures and troubles the Nerd Herders would get into this time. I’m lost. Chuck was the only show I would make time for during the week. There must be some gazillionaire Geeks out there that love the show as much as we do. I’m surprised so many young people like the show, I thought Romance was dead with the new generation. I’m glad it’s still alive. This show brought caring about one another to the forefront and what family is and should be. The show meant a lot to me and my Mrs. I’ll be watching the dvd’s again, to watch the initial beach scene and the house scene to link them to the ending. I’m still going to have a hollow feeling for awhile, but thank you SUBWAY for stepping up and being a major sponsor, shame on NBC for moving Chuck to a forget me spot on Friday nights, but begrudgingly thank them for doing the final 13 episodes. I hope there is a movie, a Chuck and a Sarah and a loving family and friends…I agree..with some of the posters….the beach scene is a happy ending…a new beginning ,,,on the beach. Thanks to the Cast, Crew and writers…Fans…and believers…Love Lives.
I just watched vs. Goodbye again and was really able to focus this time, especially on the final scene. I’m so happy to say that I feel much better about the way they ended it now. The difference for me was how well Yvonne sold it at the end. She sold the idea that Sarah was starting to “feel it” for Chuck again. Not only did she believe him, she wanted to know THEIR story and then with the kiss, she felt it. I’m at peace now with the fact that, even though she might not remember everything from the last 5 years, she will remember things slowly over time and she wants to start over with Chuck and eventually realize their dream of the house and family.
They definitely leave the door open to future adventures, whether that be a movie, web episodes or who knows. But there surely are more stories to tell and I hope we are fortunate enough to see those stories told.
I’m extremely sad Chuck is over and i’m one of the few people that was satisfied with the ending. But the way i see it is Sarah is slowly regaining her memories and every time she remembers something she goes and asks Chuck what the significance of it is and Chuck tells her and it brings her that much closer to where she was. It sucks that she won’t remember but The writers made it clear that she stays with chuck and everything is okay. Thats how i rationalize it. Every time Sarah gets the feeling something is important her and chuck crawl into bed and chuck tells her the story of them and what that memory has behind it. And eventually (it may take 5 or 10 years) sarah gets her memories back.
I dont know how many times ive posted but i just wanted to say a few more things about this show. Im not gonna talk about the finale or the ending since i talked about it in my last post, so here it goes. I have watched series finales and seen series cancelled, but not one of them has made me as sad as the end of chuck has. Because i have never really followed a series from begining to end like i have with this show, or watched every episode week after week hoping that at the end of every season that another would follow. To be completely honest i fell in love with this show i fell in love with these characters with this world and to see it come to an end is heartbreaking. I know that might be a little strongly worded but thats how i feel. I have accepted the fact the series is done but its still difficult to let go. To end this heart felt post i want to say Thank you Chuck for 5 great years were gonna miss you. CHUCK FOREVER:)
The very last scene I was a bit disappointed with, I my mind, they left that too open, so I have to use my imagination that Sarah does eventually regain her memory little by little and they do start a whole new life.
Just as many others, I would love to see them come out with a movie, but in all reality, I don’t see that happening at all.
I am no different than any other Chuck fan, I have never missed an episode, from the very get go of Chuck, I started recording the show live on DVD (thank God for DVD recorders), have quite a stack of DVD’s of Chuck, and I also bought all the seasons on release day.
What I will be doing every Monday night from 7-8 is watch an episode of Chuck with all the commercials that I have recorded for the last 5 years, and I will be buying a Subway as well.
OMG guys! I can’t take it, it’s too much…I can’t imagine my life wothout Chuck. It meant (means) so much to me… I had to go to my friend’s birthday party today and I was just off the real world… I’m kind of depressed right now. I feel something in my heart that I never knew was possible… I’m feeling empty, like some part of me was taken by Chuck. I grew up so much in these past five years with Chuck that it’ll be a hard time to adjust. I just have to thank YOU guys, the fandom, for always coming back for Chuck and to the Cast and Creators for being able to do something so important to me. I’ll miss Chuck forever, but I’m proud of all that we’ve done together. FOREVER NERD HERD :\'(
I posted a comment that I put a lot of thought into and it’s not showing up. =(
Anyone else still feel kinda depressed after last night? Don’t get me wrong it was a good end to a great series. But like someone said earlier it feels like u were just dumped or lost a close friend. Hope this isn’t the last we see chuck…
“Rivers and roads, rivers till I reach you”
It seems like every TV show that I really get into ends up getting cancelled or ending soon after I discover it. The Sopranos was the first one, I started watching it really late in the series and got hooked. Went out and bought every season on DVD and watched them all then went right into the final season. Next was Friday Night Lights, started watching that pretty late too but watched every single episode on Netflix and watched the last two seasons live. Then Entourage, again a late comer, I watched all of the episodes via Netflix and watched the final two seasons live.
And lastly there is Chuck, which hurts the worst because I started watching it from day 1 in September 2007. I remember seeing the commercials and thinking it looked like a cool show. I was hooked before the first episode was even over and watched every single episode and own the DVDs. I bought the footlong sandwiches, I tweeted #NotANielsenFamily and finally tweeted #GoodByeChuck. As a side note, I never would have setup a Twitter account if it wasn’t for Chuck.
Now Chuck is over and I’m totally lost. For the first time in 5 years, I don’t have a “show”. Maybe I’ll check out Game of Thrones? Looks like a good show but I don’t have HBO. Does anybody have any suggestions on what I can watch that might fill only a part of this void?
It’s difficult to have an easy reaction to the finale, particularly the end. Like many comments here, at first I felt it did not go far enough. I wanted sure confirmation that Chuck and Sarah were going to be ok, that the trajectory would bring them fully back. Numerous rewatches later and I feel considerably better about the whole story, including the end. It really is a beautiful story and the last two episodes were Chuck episodes at their best. Sarah does love Chuck and her memory will return, even if it takes a bit more time.
I think it’s really hard to separate feelings about the finale from the feelings about the reality that this is the end of our beloved series. Even though I understand and appreciate the story’s end, today was still very hard. I still feel broken and dismayed. This is the end. There will be no more Chuck. Also, watching the final scenes and knowing that in them the actors were saying goodbye to each other, as Zach has pointed out, just seems to add to the emotion. On her Twitter account last night, Yvonne continued to be gracious to fans of the show but she indicated she shed more than a few tears while watching. There’s sadness on so many levels. In the end, I’m thankful for everything this show has given to me. The last five years were amazing! Thank you also to Mel for your hard work on this fantastic website!
Fellow Chuck fans, this whole depression thing over a tv show is new to me…and boy have I been in a funk all day:( With that being said, has there ever been a tv show with this much support (even after its ended) from its fans? I keep popping back on the Chucktv.net to read more postings on the Support Group page and am truly impressed by the sheer numbers. I know it’s over, but am really surpised that the show got cancelled.
Having loved this series from the get-go, I’m not bothered at all by the twists and turn in the end, where the plot is concerned. Or would be concerned, if we had more Chuck. What will leave a gaping hole in my tv time are the incredibly hysterical silly moments that can only happen with a true ensemble cast. Those seconds of perfection in the script, or moves choreographed to mimic our favorite spy/action/thriller scenes. Or those oblique references to popular culture that tie in the last decades of American entertainment. Or the surprise cameos/characters that brought us moments of flashback, like strange but believable dreams. Bo Derek???? LInda Hamilton? Loved the reverence that the writers had for spontaneity. Loved the goofy sidebars of the nonsensical .
This group had their fanbase at “hello”, and where we might not get more Chuck now, somehow, someway, there will be moments of Chuck bubbling up in our subconscious for years to come. Chuck is now part of TV history. Essential to any tracing of popular culture. Perhaps not as long-lived as Bob Hope, but as important to many, and influential on a multi-generational level.
Long Live Chuck!
As has been the case with others, this is the only show I’ve ever watched from Day 1, and I’ve loved every second of it. An hour of flat-out fun that made our Mondays a little bit better, and brought strangers together to support something that they truly love. Like everyone else, I’m very sad (and surprisingly depressed) that it’s over, but I’m grateful we got it for as long as we did. Thanks to everyone involved with the show, everyone at the website for following it every step of the way, and all of my fellow sandwich-buying Nerd Herders everywhere.
As for the ending? It’s Chuck – of course it’ll be happy.
For me this show ending was a bitter sweet moment. I wanted to see it come to the end where Chuck can begin to live his life how we wants to, finally with the ones he loves, and had been looking forward to this moment from the start of the season. But at the same time it made me sad knowing it was all ending, As weird as it sounds I felt such a strong connection to Chuck and related to him in more ways than I can explain, and so as the episode was coming to a close I had an empty feeling in my stomach. I loved all of both episodes, and how it was all about Chuck and Sarah experiencing things from the beginning, which I thought was an amazing touch. I think the thing that I’ve read the most was how people felt about the last scene. I felt like the last scene was an amazing scene that brings everything back to the start. You get the impression that Sarah will eventually remember everything, and that even at the end was starting to fall in love with Chuck all over again.I guess it just upset me that that scene was the end only for the fact that I can’t stand open ended endings, as well as when I had always pictured the ending was going to be of Chuck and Sarah walking into their dream house together. I guess I just like seeing endings as being fact rather then just left up to the imagination. But it was a great ending to an amazing show. I cried my eyes out during and after the show, and this now ruined the pilot episode for me because while it’s one of my favorite episodes I’ll now probably get teary whenever I watch it. While probably unlikely, hopefully Zachary Levi’s proposals for even an online movie can come true and maybe even just give us a glimpse into our favorite characters lives in the future. But like it’s been said so many times, this show was filled with so much heart whichmade this my favorite show and I know so many others feel the same. Thank you Chuck for 5 amazing years!
I hated it. While I was beyond excited to have these last thirteen episodes ordered last Spring, and the extra ones in the fourth season I now wish it would have just ended at the second proposal. My heart is actually broken.
I can’t say goodbye. This show became a part of my life. Can we still save Chuck again?
For many, perhaps even most, the conclusion of the Chuck and Sarah romance story ended on a disappointing note. For those wishing to explicitly see the traditional happy ending for the romance there is no denying that did not occur. The best that can be offered are the clues sprinkled in that at least subconsciously and to a limited extent consciously Sarah was recovering some memories and more importantly clearly wanted to reconnect to her memories and to Chuck. If you watch the evolution over the finale, you will see that Sarah’s personality rapidly evolved from the pre-Chuck Sarah to somewhere in between. Just being around Chuck and seeing that she had with him what she knows in her heart she always wanted is changing her, again. Once the pain subsides, review the finale and I believe you will find some solace. Beyond that, yes, you do have to have faith in Chuck and in Sarah and create your own ending.
On a different perspective, some years back I believe it was either Josh Schwartz or Chris Fedak who described Chuck as a hero’s journey. A hero does not always get the girl, but he does do right by her. Chuck’s character has clearly grown and matured over the series. Once Sarah lost her memory, her connection to Chuck, even attacking him, Chuck unerringly remained protective and respectful, even when it caused him great pain. Chuck remained steadfast in providing the emotional support she needed despite the emotional pain to his self. Ultimately, Chuck’s primary interest was in helping Sarah find her footing in life again regardless of whether Sarah would ever find her way back to him. This is heroic love. Chuck is a hero. Have this in mind when you watch the finale next time.
Ok, this is off topic a bit, but man is it hard to follow a conversation on here, lol! I wish there were a way to subscribe to new posts or do a search or something. Not that I’m techie enough to have even created a site like this, so I’m one to talk. Still, enjoyed reading lots of the comments. Too bad the show is gone.
off the the cbs facebook page everyone. virtual campaign time!!!
I wrote on here that i was a bit mad and i felt let down by the end of Chuck with that said i change my mind and this is why i watched the end again about 10 times (just Chuck and Sarah on beach) and it hit me the one thing the show left out at the end is what makes it a true happy ending they could have put it in some how but they did not. you know what it is yet?here it is Season 4, Episode 4 – Chuck vs. the Coup D’Etat.Big Mike advises Morgan to make sure he really loves Alex before he proceeds that the way to tell if he really loves Alex would be a reaction to simply kissing her.After Chuck tells Sarah the story of them he tells her what Morgan said about the kiss what does Sarah tell Chuck to do kiss her she was getting some memory back.(she even got some back in the Episode Chuck vs Sarah) but back to what i was saying the kiss makes her know the truth that she loves him.its a happy and a open end.
Just want to say regardless of all good comments on this site and on others on the web the ending is a total disaster for rewatching the show, my plan was to buy all season on Bluray and watch them over and over again when i wanted a happy moment , but now knowing that all they build up in 5 years only will end with destroying the whole lovestory it feels more as an bad idea just to spend so much time to be so dissapointed again , what where they thinking ? they could just add a few seconds of flashbacks or anything to Sarah`s character that really showed us her feelings for chuck., Im so dissapointed… I liked this TV series so much and i planned to have this 5 seasons with me all time when i travel to always have some good friends with me, but that will not happen anymore. Im still in shock and i cant even look at the old episodes that i loved so much, I started to suspect that somthing like this would happen when i read the spoilers and the comments from the actors but i couldnt dream that it whould be so bad , i even hesitated to whats the latest episodes becouse of this. could keep on writing out my dissapointment forever but what the point , for me its ruined and i have to find something else to have as a favorit to rewatch and that will not be easy…
Like most I am sad to see Chuck go, but glad its going mostly on its own terms. I know its been on the killing block more times then we would liked. With that said what other episodes were set up to possibly be the end?
Really love it from the beginning till end.. and it’s really an epic ending… love it. Chuck & Sarah’s story is all about love; all about relationship.. which is true in real lives; we must have that intimate, great and loving relationship. 1st with God, 2nd with our spouse (if married), kids, parents & siblings, brethren & friends and to everybody around us. Because love is the answer… because God is love… I do hope to see more of Zac & Yvonne together in the near future (or in real life, ehem).. & the rest of the gang… You are all great… thanks for this show.. thanks for the Project Bartowski… Blessings to all…. CHUCK ME!!!
I loved the ending. It was Chuck saving Sarah. The love story going full circle.
Also the fact that it was Sarah that asked to be kissed showed that she also WANTED that magical kiss to happen (it was not Chuck that pushed for it), the fact that she wanted to be kissed shows me enough that she’s already fallen in love again. Does she have her memories back? We don’t know, but does it really matter? All I see before the credits roll are two people in love sharing a wonderful kiss looking towards their future.
I remember watching Chuck previews 9 months pregnant with my son…Chuck premiered Sept. 24th 2007, and my son was born Oct. 9th 2007…
I watched Chuck with my newborn baby boy, and my husband, the ONLY show on TV that I made a point of sitting down to watch each week.
When the third season of Chuck premiered (Jan 10th 2010) , I had my new baby boy (born January 4th, 2010) to watch it with.
Chuck was with me during the birth of both my beautiful baby boys…it holds a RIDICULOUSLY special place in my heart.
My son starts Kindergarten this September. My heart is broken time had gone so fast.
I’m still depressed with the end of Chuck and with the way they chose to do it, but I will always have faith that Chuck and Sarah will find a way to each other and that’s why I believe that we’re going to see a movie in the future, but no matter what happens I will always be with Yvonne and Zach and their careers, they’re amazing actors and the heart of the show. I just have to thank you all Chucksters because we made this show something unique and rare that connected everyone and finally we made CHUCK THE BEST show on television.
I’m amazed how much the show coming to an end has affected me. I’m truly morning the loss of a friend. Chuck was there for me every week. It was the warm smiling face of a great friend. It lifted me up, made me laugh, and allowed me to escape the presures of life for at least one hour a week. I will never forget it and wik truly miss having the show to look forward to each week. Thank you all for your support.
I have never cried this much before, chuck really meant something to me and it’s been a part of my childhood, I have watched all episodes at least 3 times and now its ending. I really beg for a new season or a movie And I believe that if all the chuck fans stand united we can get this running again, because we have done it before.
I love you all chucksters.
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Who knows, perhaps…? 🙂
Here is an A-ha version of Jeffster’s performance on Take on Me if you want to see of course.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4tOetLJsg
Oops, posted the normal version of the Jeffster performance, here is the A-ha one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX9_a8BAjxo
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Chuck has been an important part of my childhood and the ending really hurts me.
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We have done it before and we can do it again, come on chucksters i believe in you. Chuck is a big part of my childhood and many others help us prove to NBC or any other company that chuck is worth saving.
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I admit I was pretty heartbroken initially at the end of the finale. I really cared about the characters and felt I needed that “perfect” ending. The multiple times the show had been on the bubble and was potentially over I always felt satisfied. I didn’t want the show to wrap and I did my part to make sure it came back but the ending that had been presented left me feeling good. Upon further reflection I am okay with the finale but I still hope that the story continues in some form. I really want to see Chuck and Sarah with the life they were dreaming about somewhere other then in my mind.
Regardless of how I feel now, I am still really surprised they went that route with the ending. It just didn’t seem in line with the general tone of the show. Maybe it is just a reflection of how I initially process things since I know a lot of people saw the end and felt overwhelmed with hopefulness. I sadly had to dig really deep to get there.
Hello All,
I was so bereft after watching the Chuck finale that I searched for a website that wasn’t run by NBC, where I could share with other fans. And I found this one.
I am 55 and I have watched Chuck from Episode 1, thanks to a review by Matt Roush in TV Guide magazine.
And so has my mother! Yes, NBC, my 80+ year old mother.
I’m not sure how my mother and I fit into the Chuck demographic – but we’re there none the less. I doubt NBC knew we were watching.
I’ve been watching TV for a long time, and Chuck was a gem.
THANK YOU Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak, and thank you to all of you who fought so hard to keep it on the air longer than NBC ever wanted.
As for NBC – the way it treated Chuck is emblematic of why they are the lowest rated network now. They deserve it.