I got chills and tears when I watched this episode. All the flashbacks, callbacks to previous episodes, confusing storylines finally making sense....just brilliantly done. Top notch performances from Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders, paired with the soundtrack resulting in a scene I will never forget in my life. A very welcome surprise and PEAK mid-season finale.
The audience already knew that Barney and Robin were gonna get married. But as season 8 progressed it got more and more confusing as to how that would come to be because the story kept moving in a different direction. But my oh my ! When the pieces got put together I was left stunned. Some may say Barney's proposal was manipulative and unrealistic and I agree but it is also perfect and one of the greatest things I've seen on TV. It was a perfect mix of taking charge and sending the ball to Robin's court to see how she would react. If Robin had acted any differently then the entire play would fall through. But Robin acted the way she did because she loved Barney, and Barney loved her. Not to mention he knows her extremely well. I also loved that he found a way to integrate Ted's consent into all of this. And my favourite part was how the last step said "Hope she says Yes" because at this point after coming clean about the play to Robin it all depends on her now. And Barney is ready to risk it.
Also Cobie's acting here !!!! She thought this was one of Barney's elaborate plays to date her again but he wanted to marry her. Robin's face as the initial shock and surprise subsided and she gave in to her true feelings is priceless.
Chills. Just literal chills. Doesn't even matter what happened in the show after that. This scene will remain untouched.
The audience already knew that Barney and Robin were gonna get married. But as season 8 progressed it got more and more confusing as to how that would come to be because the story kept moving in a different direction. But my oh my ! When the pieces got put together I was left stunned. Some may say Barney's proposal was manipulative and unrealistic and I agree but it is also perfect and one of the greatest things I've seen on TV. It was a perfect mix of taking charge and sending the ball to Robin's court to see how she would react. If Robin had acted any differently then the entire play would fall through. But Robin acted the way she did because she loved Barney, and Barney loved her. Not to mention he knows her extremely well. I also loved that he found a way to integrate Ted's consent into all of this. And my favourite part was how the last step said "Hope she says Yes" because at this point after coming clean about the play to Robin it all depends on her now. And Barney is ready to risk it.
Also Cobie's acting here !!!! She thought this was one of Barney's elaborate plays to date her again but he wanted to marry her. Robin's face as the initial shock and surprise subsided and she gave in to her true feelings is priceless.
Chills. Just literal chills. Doesn't even matter what happened in the show after that. This scene will remain untouched.