A bit late to the party on this one, but I found this blog entry by author Chuck Wendig to cover exactly why the AUE failed so spectacularly badly. Focuses mainly on Ted/Mother, but does spend a good deal of time on why Robin and Ted wouldn't work, and does mention how good Barney and Robin are for each other.

THE HIMYM FINALE: OR, “HOW AN ( Read more... )

Have any of you read the extremely negative review of 8.18 titled 'How I Met Your Mother' Recap: Robin, You Need to Leave Barney written by Michael Arbeiter at Hollywood.com?

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This is a review of episode 7.19 that I actually thought was pretty interesting. I know we normally don't post episode reviews, but I thought it was worth a read, especially what is said about Barney.

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In which I complain about age make-up, refuse to look up Not Carl's (i.e. Wendy the Waitress's husband) name, and ruin a touching scene between Marshall and Lily. HERE.

I've decided to start a 'Weekly Review' of the many shows that I watch, one of which is 'HIMYM' - so if you like those kinds of review things, come check it out :)

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(Beware: Spoilers and rambling ahead)

I was reading the newest Entertainment Weekly (the Best of the Decade issue with Johnny Depp on the cover) at the gym today and came across this on the reader letters page:

"A Fine Romance
The interview with Carter Bays of How I Met Your Mother (TV section) explained so much about Barney and Robin's break-up. But does he really think a career- ( Read more... )

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This is very spoilery and I haven't found many people's opinions of the ep - I have some of my own, and would like to hear others.  If you've seen the episode ...

WARNING: IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, DON'T CLICK ON THIS LINK!

... go over here to my journal and tell me what you thought, esp about this idea I read somewhere else.  Just curious for some ( Read more... )

Someone has done a great review of last night's HIMYM Q&A here.

However, there are a couple of major spoilers for upcomming episodes so think before you read!

It sounds like an amazing night. :-)

Hey guys! I made a picspam from last nights episode, along with quotes, and my sort of review!

HERE.

Spoilers for last nights episode (4x10 - The Fight) - and spoilers for other TV shows (The Office & Frasier)