The final episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend aired on Friday, April 5, 2019 marking the end of its four-season run.
At least we’ll still have the memories. It was such a unique show, unlike anything else that the CW has produced. Here’s why Crazy-Ex Girlfriend was such a great show.
- It’s just so relatable.
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There are several moments where the main character, Rebecca, says or does things that literally everyone has done before, whether it’s doing something unbelievably embarrassing or saying a thought that has crossed all our minds.
- It’s super diverse.
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There are people from all different backgrounds that are given three-dimensional roles. The show explicitly talks about their experiences but doesn’t use them to define their personalities.
- It’s feminist.
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It tackles a lot of feminine things that the entertainment industry tries to avoid, like periods and the female anatomy. It calls out sexist behaviors from both genders.
- It calls out a lot of people on a lot of things.
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The show is really good about holding a mirror up to the fans and people in general to confront stereotypes, like “feminist” songs and shipping.
- The songs are AMAZING.
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All of the songs parody actual songs, which is genius, and have amazing harmonies courtesy of the beautiful and powerful voices of the cast.
- It’s downright hilarious.
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Honestly, it’s one of the few shows that can make you laugh out loud. The jokes are very down-to-earth and realistic which makes them all the more comedic.
- It talks about mental health in a very real way.
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The entire point of the show is to document the main character’s struggle with her own mental health. It shows that the road to self-actualization and recovery is paved with immense failure and drawbacks, but also shows how determination and hard work can pay off in the end.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend talks about a lot of important things that mainstream media tends to avoid through the lens of a musical comedy. And it’s just such a great show. Goodbye, Rebecca Bunch. We’ll miss you.