Still excellent after all these years
I don't agree that the show has gone into a "just sex" mode - there was definitely a lot more when the main characters were in high school. I agree that Haley & Nathen are so fantastic together, but I like to see Nathen fully grown up & going to college. They will always be a totally solid couple. I DO miss the other characters & wish we could see more (or any) of them! Karen! But I guess when an actor wants to leave there is not much the show can do about it. I am glad that through all the heartbreak, Brooke finally found her joy & don't begrudge her her "time in the sun". I love to see stories with Jamie too - it sets the scene for the "next generation" - I would like to fast forward & see him playing a Raven's sport. That last scene with him dribbling the basketball over the bridge was so reminiscent of his uncle that I wanted to cry - it was perfect. I'd like to see him in high school dating Madison while his Mom run's Karen's. I do miss Lucas & Peyton, but I don't think...
Season 8, Could be Great!
Though we are still in season 8's episodes I would say it has the ability to be great.
While the story lacks in some areas, the overall arc of the series is making an effort to get across certain messages.
While it is uncertain what those messages are at this time, the ultimate goal I believe is to wrap up the series, and allow the characters to have their happy endings.
I personally love happy endings, and love happy characters in general, BUT this writing has made me question that. It seems to be cutting short issues it could be addressing.
It seems to make me want drama, and more excitement in the series again. It is lacking the qualities we love about the show. So while I love the series and this season, I am thinking it could be better. Time will tell whether that is right or not.
------UPDATE-------
As of 8.11's episode of OTH, the series has captured many fans again with the establishment of more drama.
Furthermore the series...
The Little Show That Could
Season GrEight of OTH is filled with bittersweet moments and feel good episodes for the most part and contains the single greatest midseason finale of the show's entire run.
Throughout the season it becomes very obvious that Mark Schwahn [the show's creator and mastermind] intended this to be a perfectly sweet and emotional goodbye, a season for the fans. Haley and Nathan have another baby while B. Davis finally gets her fairy tale wedding and her biggest wish of all fulfilled. And while many scenes are way corny (maybe more than ever), season 8 is still one of the best ones. Whether B. Davis and rest of the gang put their fight face on on Thanksgiving, the girls dress up as superheroes to tell off some stuck up bullies or experience a morning after "The Hangover" style, it never gets boring in good ol' Tree Hill.
Now, with another (shorter) 9th and final season (for real, this time...), Schwahn set out to make this one for himself, with wild story lines and the return...
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