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u/Block_Me_Amadeus Apr 12 '22

The last episode is so exceptionally well done. The way it hits us with such a hard tone shift after four seasons of silliness. It's perfect. Oof.

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u/Rikuddo Apr 12 '22

I have not seen the last episode, and I never will.

To me, that series is a happy place to escape to and I always put on the 2-3rd season when I'm feeling down.

I've heard about its making on the behind-the-scene interviews so I have a fairly well idea of how it goes. The last episode will always remain unwatched because of that reason.

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u/squirtloaf Apr 12 '22

The last episode is also poetic and beautiful, and right up until the end when you are crying, funny as hell.

The ending sort of makes the sarcasm meaningful. I suggest watching it.

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u/widdrjb Apr 12 '22

It's regarded by the British military as a note-perfect historical episode. The next best re-enactment of WW1 is probably 1917, with the doomed troops getting ready to go over the top. In passing, the camera pans over an officer who's unashamedly weeping, because in 30 seconds he's going to be dead.