How I Met Your Mother fans aren’t just rewatching their favorite episodes—they’re rewriting the infamous finale! After Josh Radnor’s finale left many scratching their heads, fans are getting creative, giving the series a fresh twist. What if the ending could be reworked to fit the show’s iconic charm and emotional depth?
Fans have crafted a brilliant alternative that promises to fix the finale’s flaws and give the beloved series the send-off it truly deserves.
A decade later, How I Met Your Mother finale still stings and what fans want now
Remember the gut punch that was the How I Met Your Mother finale? Ten years later, fans are still reeling from the shock of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) ending up with Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders) after the heartbreaking death of Tracy McConnell (Cristin Milioti). While the show did a full circle, it felt more like a forced U-turn than a heartwarming conclusion.
Fans still argue that the series rushed the ending. The makers could have focused more on Ted’s love for Tracy instead of shortchanging the beloved characters. Now, fans of HIMYM want the makers to undo the Josh Radnor finale and delve deeper into Ted and Tracy’s love story.
Further, explore Barney Stinson’s (Neil Patrick Harris) relationship with his daughter, the problems that led to Barney and Robin’s divorce, and the gradual evolution of Ted and Robin’s relationship. “I think it could be made better,” said one fan on Reddit. Well, the finale could have indeed been better. The abruptness of Tracy’s death and the subsequent reunion of Ted and Robin did feel like a betrayal to those who had invested years in the characters.
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While some felt the ending was romantic and complete, others were heartbroken by the catastrophic finale. Even Cristin Milioti, who portrayed Tracy’s character, expressed her disappointment during an interview with Vulture. The actress revealed that she cried after reading the ending for the first time.
I just burst into tears as soon as they told me. I had to write an e-mail later that night to [co-creator] Craig [Thomas] being like, ‘Hey, I’m really sorry I cried all over you at the Christmas party.’
Many believe that the show’s magic lay in the ensemble cast and their individual arcs. The finale, however, overshadowed these elements, leaving a bitter taste. It’s a wound that hasn’t healed, and fans are still unhappy with how HIMYM ended.
Fans react on the How I Met Your Mother finale drama
Ten years later, and the How I Met Your Mother finale is still causing a stir bigger than a Barney Stinson suit collection. Fans are still riled up about Ted Mosby ditching Tracy McConnell for Robin Scherbatsky. Some are calling it a total buzzkill, while others shrug it off.
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The fallout from the HIMYM finale continues to be a hot topic of conversation. A decade later, the show’s ending remains a divisive issue, with fans passionately defending their viewpoints. Whether you’re Team Ted and Robin or Team Ted and Tracy, one thing’s for sure: the ending still remains intensely debatable even today.
How I Met Your Mother is available to watch on Netflix.
