There were already other VM-threads on this board, but since they are of older dates I hope it’s okay when I start a new one.
I just finished the third (and unfortunately last) season yesterday and I was curious if anybody else saw the show and would like to discuss it. (For folks who haven’t seen it yet but are going to, be aware of spoilers).
I recently bought the DVDs because the price was so good and I got hooked to the show immediately. I liked especially Veronica’s witty remarks, her smartness and the mixture of toughness and vulnerability. In addition, I enjoyed the leitmotifs in season 1 (who killed Lilly) and 2 (who is responsible for the bus-accident) and thought it was a pity that they didn’t stick to that concept in season 3. It probably would have made a better third season. But even though there were complains that the last season was weakest one, I didn’t dislike it that much in the end. I was even very fond of the new titles. In general I liked the combination of film-noir, drama and romance. Many cases that Veronica or her dad solved were pretty demanding, leaving the main-characters in difficult situations. So, while watching, I found myself often somewhere between being shocked or feeling uneasy. Of course, a lot of dialogue was so funny, that I was laughing a lot, too.
In terms of season 4 and Veronica joining the FBI I’m not convinced that that would have been a smart move. I believe it’s extremely tricky to skip several years and to move the characters to the future. Although I think it would have made a decent ending for Veronica Mars if the show had lasted 6 or 7 seasons, I don’t think it would have worked in the fourth season. There would have been too many changes of characters and places. A stand-alone episode that focuses on Veronica and her internship at the FBI could have been a better possibility. Viewers could see how Veronica fits in with FBI before she returns to college. I would have preferred that over the idea that she is suddenly a trained agent.
What else did I like? The relationship between Veronica and her father and the relationship between her and Logan (for different reasons, obviously
). I liked the warmhearted way that Keith would talk to his daughter and the way they were teasing each other. In a way he makes a cool dad who supports his daughters independence (at least most of the time), which is great. As for Logan, I found it extremely interesting to see that he wasn’t just a superficial jerk but that deeper issues motivated his actions. And the chemistry between him and Veronica was great, too. I honestly had a hard time believing it that she dumped him first for Duncan and later for Piz 
. And since their love is epic, I’m convinced that they would have ended up together again sooner or later, we just didn’t get a chance to see it.
This brings me to rumors of a movie. I know that it most likely won’t happen, but boy, what a shame. It doesn’t even have to be a big-screen movie, a “goes-directly-to-DVD-movie” would be fine, too. I would definitely buy it.
I just finished the third (and unfortunately last) season yesterday and I was curious if anybody else saw the show and would like to discuss it. (For folks who haven’t seen it yet but are going to, be aware of spoilers).
I recently bought the DVDs because the price was so good and I got hooked to the show immediately. I liked especially Veronica’s witty remarks, her smartness and the mixture of toughness and vulnerability. In addition, I enjoyed the leitmotifs in season 1 (who killed Lilly) and 2 (who is responsible for the bus-accident) and thought it was a pity that they didn’t stick to that concept in season 3. It probably would have made a better third season. But even though there were complains that the last season was weakest one, I didn’t dislike it that much in the end. I was even very fond of the new titles. In general I liked the combination of film-noir, drama and romance. Many cases that Veronica or her dad solved were pretty demanding, leaving the main-characters in difficult situations. So, while watching, I found myself often somewhere between being shocked or feeling uneasy. Of course, a lot of dialogue was so funny, that I was laughing a lot, too.
In terms of season 4 and Veronica joining the FBI I’m not convinced that that would have been a smart move. I believe it’s extremely tricky to skip several years and to move the characters to the future. Although I think it would have made a decent ending for Veronica Mars if the show had lasted 6 or 7 seasons, I don’t think it would have worked in the fourth season. There would have been too many changes of characters and places. A stand-alone episode that focuses on Veronica and her internship at the FBI could have been a better possibility. Viewers could see how Veronica fits in with FBI before she returns to college. I would have preferred that over the idea that she is suddenly a trained agent.
What else did I like? The relationship between Veronica and her father and the relationship between her and Logan (for different reasons, obviously
). I liked the warmhearted way that Keith would talk to his daughter and the way they were teasing each other. In a way he makes a cool dad who supports his daughters independence (at least most of the time), which is great. As for Logan, I found it extremely interesting to see that he wasn’t just a superficial jerk but that deeper issues motivated his actions. And the chemistry between him and Veronica was great, too. I honestly had a hard time believing it that she dumped him first for Duncan and later for Piz . And since their love is epic, I’m convinced that they would have ended up together again sooner or later, we just didn’t get a chance to see it.This brings me to rumors of a movie. I know that it most likely won’t happen, but boy, what a shame. It doesn’t even have to be a big-screen movie, a “goes-directly-to-DVD-movie” would be fine, too. I would definitely buy it.
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(It was the one where she goes after the secret society, right?)
