Here's to Closure - Logan and Veronica
That final scene (the scene showcased above) - that final ambiguous scene between Logan and Veronica where we're left to ponder for HOURS just what that exchange of smiles between Logan and Veronica meant - is open to interpretation. Rob Thomas, creator of Veronica Mars did tell us what he wanted to portray, but then again, I didn't waste hours thinking this scene over without me sharing my interpretations with other people. So, here we go!
Honestly, Logan beating up that guy who harassed and disrespected Veronica - even after Veronica telling Logan that the guy was like part of the Mafia or something - just shows that he will do anything for Veronica, that he would always put her first no matter what, and also,that he would do anything that he feels is right, no questions asked. That's just who he is, period. And the thing is, he has finally accepted that. He finally accepted who he is. In some ways, he may have reverted to his old 'obligatory, psychotic jackass ways' that we were privy to the first season, but then again that would always be part of who he is, and he ACCEPTS that. I do believe that's what (other than him showing his love for Veronica) his smile to Veronica meant. Veronica's smile, meanwhile, is reflective of her realization that that Logan (you know, beating people up) she just witnessed is HER Logan. They were the two people in the world who were able to accept each other whole-heartedly no matter what. Moreover, when she sees Logan apologizing to Piz for beating him up (remember, he thought that Piz was the one responsible for spreading the video), thus proving to her that Logan IS capable of changing, and also that Logan doesn't need to change who he is ENTIRELY for her to love him, that was it for Veronica. That was what made her realize that Logan is the guy she will always love no matter what. She loves Logan, simple as that. Lastly, Piz witnesses the silent exchange between Logan and Veronica, and after catching Veronica watching Logan with a wistful and mystified expression, he just knows that he will never be able to compete with their love, whatever he does. Veronica catches him staring, and the final look Veronica gives Piz is just reflective of her realization that she will be never able to feel for Piz what she feels for Logan. She knows it, Piz knows it, and they are both aware of what each other knows.
To wrap this up, let me quote Rob Thomas directly - "The way Veronica has looked at Logan and the way she looks at you (Piz), you know you aren't going to be the winner. At the end of the day you can't compete with what is going on between the two of them." So in a nutshell, though other people may think that the series ended with Veronica and Piz together, that isn't exactly true. After all, Rob Thomas himself made it absolutely clear that it would always be Logan and Veronica in the end.
Even though the final scene between Logan and Veronica was really too ambiguous, I felt that it reflected their relationship perfectly, that things would never be a hundred percent hunky dory between them. Truth be told, I loved that about them. I don't know, I liked their final scene together. It depicted an open ending, true, but still, at least we know what the future has in store for Logan and Veronica.
To end this monologue of mine- let me end with a very pragmatic dialogue between Logan and Veronica. I believe this sums everything up.
Logan: No, so I asked you to stop putting yourself in danger, and you told me to piss off. Then I hired someone to protect you.
Veronica: You had no right to do that.
Logan: Look, that’s probably true…okay? It’s just I don’t care.
Veronica: You don’t care?
Logan: Look, I don’t give a rat’s ass if it’s right or fair. I don’t care if you’re angry. I care that you’re safe.
Veronica: That’s all sweet and great, but it doesn’t really work that way. It’s not like this is all some new facet of my personality. You know who I am! You know what I do.
Logan: And?
Veronica: And…it isn’t gonna change. And if you can’t accept that, this isn’t gonna work.
Logan: You know who I am. And you’re constantly expecting me to change. And even right now, as you’re thinking, “crap, he’s got a point,” you still think you’re ultimately right.
Logan: I love you, Veronica.
Logan: I love you.
Logan: But, do you love me?
Veronica: Yeah.