‘A Million Little Things’: Did Katherine & Greta’s Wedding Just Set up Tragedy to End Series?
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for A Million Little Things Season 5 Episode 11 “Ironic.”]
A Million Little Things, in one of its last episodes, celebrates love with a wedding that leads to a reunion. But “Ironic” also leaves off on a note that worries us that the series could end just like it started: with a funeral.
Everything stems from Katherine (Grace Park) and Greta’s (Cameron Esposito) wedding, which doesn’t exactly go off without a hitch, thanks to bad weather. They get married, with Greta wearing Katherine’s father’s wedding tuxedo after a mishap (and they have to go from a ceremony on a boat to a redecorated nautical-themed bar). In other happier news (if you’re a fan of the couple), Eddie (David Giuntoli) and Delilah (Stephanie Szostak) reunite, thanks to a push from Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) and Maggie (Allison Miller).
But it’s while Gary’s getting on Eddie’s case about Delilah, things take a turn, and he coughs up blood. Eddie wants to take him to the hospital, but Gary refuses and instead gives a toast that he does struggle to get through.
“And then you met Eddie, and that was what we will affectionally call a detour. But seriously, Katherine, you are such an incredible friend to all of us, and the truth is, you haven’t always gotten as much back from us as you’ve given, which is why I think I speak for everyone when I say we are so thrilled you found Greta,” Gary says. “This is probably an understatement, but our friend group has been through a lot, especially these last few years, and we’re often reminded of just how short life can be.”
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It’s at that point he pauses and repeats that last bit before continuing, “as someone who found my soulmate later in life, I just gotta say watching you two make every moment count is so beautiful and inspiring and at the end of the day, we gotta remember what’s most important, and that is that we love each other, right? I know I don’t say it enough, but I love you guys.”
Earlier in the episode, Gary tells Maggie, “You don’t have to raise our kid by yourself,” but given how the episode ends, is that foreshadowing her having to do just that? In the last scene, in the car on the way home from the wedding, he says, “The truth is Javi’s very lucky to have his mom take the lead.” And that’s when, after she calls him out on acting weird and sappy all night, he tells her about the blood, and they have to go to the hospital.
After that, we must admit we’re very worried about Gary and the series possibly ending with his funeral. And the loglines for the remaining two episodes don’t alleviate those concerns. In “Tough Stuff,” airing April 26, “Gary and Maggie make a difficult decision,” then in the series finale, “One Big Thing,” on May 3, “a tight-knit circle of friends is reminded that friendship is a million little things.”
The final season premiere ended with Gary getting as good news as he could about his cancer, and at the time, creator DJ Nash told TV Insider regarding his journey, “This season is about the guy in the group who really helped everyone pick up the pieces after Jon [Ron Livingston] died needing the group to be there for him, and we will see them do that in such a beautiful way.”
Nash has also said that the series ends “unbelievably optimistically” and with “a celebration of friendship.” But unfortunately, that doesn’t rule out the friend group having to say goodbye (permanently) to one of its own. We have to say: This is one time we’re hoping we’re wrong.
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Frankly, I feel ending this show with Gary's funeral stinks. The writers/producers have an opportunity to still leave a strong impression in a positive way. Gary does not have to die for a strong message to end the show!
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I don't think Gary has to die. Why can't they just celebrate being friends without having someone as loving as Gary has to die .don't end this on sad note.why don't u keep the show going. Don't end this show
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I think since it began with a suicide, it will end with the exact opposite: Gary choosing to fight and depending on his friends to help get him through. Not thinking ending with Gary's funeral maintains the optimism that's been a leitmotif throughout the series.
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I don't think they should write this show off. One of the best shows I have watched. it's sad its ending
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They're not writing the show off; the creator of the series is. DJ Nash decided way back he wanted the series to only go to five seasons.
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OTOH, sometimes there is no greater reward an actor can receive for bringing such craft and art to their portrayal than being given the final showcase of an awesome, heartwrenching, heartwarming, "true story" death scene. If I have to experience that, though I too hope I won't, at least I'll agree such an ultimate accolade was well deserved.
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I think eddie and dee will get back together i think gary will fight the cancer
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I’m going to truly miss this show. It is one of the best, and well written shows on television today. I know I’m going to be in tears when the last episode ends. Thank you for putting something so meaningful and capturing everything that is going on in life today. It’s been an amazing journey.
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I was so bummed out after watching last weeks pre finale l that I almost don’t want to watch the final show if it’s going to leave me sad. Ending on an optimistic note? Not if it ends like it started with a funeral. I so hope not!
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Best show on tv hands down
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The whole season has been a disappointment. Too many stories and not really a good script. Hate that it's ending in a bad way.
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