For those who haven't been keeping up to date, here's a bit of background. Nina (Asher Keddie) is in a state of confusion after the return of former flame Chris (Don Hany), just when everything was starting to go well with Patrick (Matthew Le Nevez). All this is happening as Nina's sister Billie (Kat Stewart) and her on-again off-again beau Mick (Eddie Perfect) are gearing up to put a year of hard knocks behind them and tie the knot. Really, it was always going to be a fantastic finale. But the extra touches that were oh-so-Offspring made this episode extra special.
The wedding is to be held in a house that Proudman Real Estate is in charge of selling: a bit awkward, seeing as the owner is unaware that their property is being used as a marriage venue. Only the Proudmans would think to do something like this. With friends providing the music for when Billie walks down the aisle and another acting as marriage celebrant, we're reminded of the close-knit extended family that we've come to know and love. And then, a twist, that sees the wedding end up somewhere even appropriate.
Meanwhile, devoted fans of either Patrick or Chris were screaming at the television as Nina awkwardly um-ed and ahh-ed about which devastatingly gorgeous man was right for her. It remains unclear which choice she will make until the final few minutes. Personally, I was cheering at this stage, and something tells me lots of other viewers were too. Her decision felt right, like you couldn't believe you'd ever thought she might do something else. Everything was happy, everything was perfect and it was looking like it was about to be the most blissful season ending ever. But hang on, this is Offspring we're talking about. It couldn't have finished without an unexpected bombshell, could it?
Then again, that bombshell is a blessing- it means we're going to be treated to more of this show. And when it's a show as good as this, that is what really makes a perfect finale.
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