DJariya

By djariya at 2011-09-13

Synopsis:



Episode 11 of 13

Next week is the 2 hour series finale (2 eps back to back)

RocShemp

The "flash cards" scene was idiotic. Couldn't she just shut her eyes?

I would have accepted it if this had been done to her:

stevevt

It's also unrealistic to think they wouldn't be able to get data over their phones. Then again, I don't even know how Quinn knew he should sabotage the train's internet connection.

blairwitchfan

I missed the episode tonight due to the Directv fight with Boston NBC channel. Does anyone know where I can see it? Checkd hulu , NBC.com and amazon and they don't have any from this season.

Shamus McAnally

Thought the same thing.

As much as I've complained about Jeff and Lester, I thought tonight was actually pretty well done, although I think it's crazy how in the beginning, Chuck's goal was to keep everyone he loved/in his life away from danger and now everyone not only knows, but is involved.

Still tremendously sad to see this show saying goodbye.

fumanstan

The flash card thing doesn't bother me, one way or another that was going to happen whether they show it being forced with other devices or not.

I guess my prediction from last week came true about Sarah's memory, although I still think everything will end up happily ever after.

I really liked Jeff and Lester tonight as well, and it was pretty funny seeing them all loaded up with Casey's weapons and the ridiculous fire power they had. I kept thinking they would just be knocked out again in Castle like last week though.

fumanstan

Also, I wish they just set up Quinn to be the big bad for most of the season rather then have him show up at the end. It would have made some more sense having him pulling strings to obtain the intersect or something rather then the brevity of Shaw and Decker. I think it would have made the rush to the last episode a bit more impactful.

Evan Meadow

That's what I want to know. My digital cable box decided to give up the ghost tonight after it heard I called the cable company for a replacement tomorrow so I missed it and Fringe (damn Hulu making me wait a week) and while I read the recap on NBC.com I'm shocked they're not putting the shows up on Hulu like they usually did.

JimRochester

All in all I liked the episode but it was dark and did get a little ridiculous with the flash cards. Major bummer next week is it. Realized my son is taking his Chuck seasons with him when he goes for ARMY training this summer so I'm picking up my own sets.

Cellar Door

Ben Browder!


Big Mike still doesn't know.

JimRochester

He would be an actual asset though

Michael Corvin

I gotta believe it all ends happily ever after, but damn what a downer episode. As goofy as the flash card scene was, Strahovski nailed it. She was equally amazing kicking ass in the train car when Chuck was cuffed.

I agree that McFayden should have been the big bad all season. He's been great. So Hamill was a one-off? I could have sworn he signed on for more than that. I've been expecting him to turn up each episode.

JimRochester

I'm betting the picture Chuck drew of them is what brings her memory back. Ta-da... head off to live happily ever.

Rob V

My thoughts as well. I hope things all end well... Chuck has been a huge cliche for all 5 seasons (and I mean that in a good way) -- so I hope it doesn't turn dark or depressing between Chuck and Sarah.

Judremy

I think she is going to have to rediscover her love for him. I hope they don't do the "magically" returned memory.

Michael Corvin

I agree.

I wonder if her playing McFayden is feasible? i.e. she hasn't lost her memory, she's just such a badass spy, she convinced him so she could earn her freedom that way.

CKMorpheus

Man what a bummer of an episode. It doesn't help that I'm engaged to be married and to just think that me or my bride to be would lose all our recollection of each other it just so horrible.

I hope she gets her memory back... rediscovering her love for him, while nice... would completely debilitate their relationship and would end on a very bitter sweet note, where as Chuck is anything but bitter sweet.

I can't believe the show is over next week. It's been a great ride and I'm happy NBC let it go as long as it has.

Cellar Door

I agree. Having Chuck and Sarah starting over again from square one would be completely throwing away everything they've spent 5 years building. I really can't imagine the writers trying to pull something like that in the series finale.

Michael Corvin

BTW, what was the opening title sequence a nod to?

Rob V

For what it's worth, IGN had a nice article about the finale and Adam Baldwin stated - when asked about a happy or sad ending...

davidh777

Losing her memory would sound too much like that new Rachel McAdams-Channing Tatum movie.

Wow, I just got a horrific thought of a clip-show finale. I know they wouldn't do that to us but...

wearetheborg

The whole Shaw turning on Sarah and Chuck shooting him on the bridge was a bit non-cliched .......

Kennyx

so question on this intersect... is it bad/corrupted, causing memory loss? or is it because Chuck is 'special' and hence it didnt affect him the same way?

Here's hoping that they find a way for Chuck to get the intersect back in the finale.

DJariya

I believe this version of the Intersect was a corrupted file.

The flash cards scene didn't bother me as much as some of you.

I really enjoyed the moments with Chuck and Sarah in the train and talking about their future/kids etc. They always manage to have really sweet and tender moments between them. I hope it ends well for both of them next Friday.

at Jeff and Lester saving the day. I loved Casey's reaction when Lester picked up the cell phone.

Rob V

Didn't Chuck shoot him with a tranquilizer though? Chuck has never shot anyone with a real bullet, has he?