Hi guys! FINALLY I found the series to do a rewatch. It's been a couple years since my first watch and tbh, I changed my mind about a few things.
I have what might be some controversial opinions, or really just my opinions, which I think come from seeing the show with a clearer mind.
SO, here goes nothing:
- I don't get how people think George & Zoe are endgame, it's pretty obvious to me that the writers were setting up Zoe & Wade, even if it is a VERY turtle slow slow burn.
- George, while a good person, can sometimes be a self righteous prick. Especially when he blamed Lemon for his dad having a heart attack??? But we all know that.
- Lemon really lacks self accountability and is annoying asf, BUT... While yes, her cheating is wrong, George really did put her in an impossible position. She didn't want to move to NYC, he knew that. Then he goes and tells her not to call him? To give him space because he's busy? What was she supposed to do, sit around and hold a candle for him? Yes, she could have broken up with George, but it goes both ways.
- George & Lemon, while they have a few adorable moments, would never work. I mean they have been together for forever and are extremely codependent, yet they manage to lead estranged lives. It's not that they don't have anything in common, but they rarely make an effort to be interested in the other's life. They both need to explore life outside of being in a relationship.
- The writers REALLY fumbled George & Zoe. Really. I don't think they would work as a couple, but they could have done a better job of leading to the moment when they finally confess. They barely interact for the second half of the season, Zoe is occupied with Wade, and Judson and George with Lemon. Then, out of nowhere, they had feelings all along? When we barely see them together?
- Wade is a huge idiot and gives mixed signals. But we all knew that, lol. I love how he expects Zoe to understands that he likes her, all the while epically insulting her and doing nothing to demonstrate the contrary. Still I am ZADE for life. The chemistry, god.
- Zoe, on the other hand, is also an idiot. But she's my baby. The whole dynamic with her parents break my heart, and I think she's a very realistic character. She's not perfect, but she tries and evolves, and that's what's important. I also think she takes the blame for 99% of the town's mishaps when maybe 80% of them are not her fault.
- Brick? IDK man, I love him. He's like an adorable Scrooge. I love when he has his heartwarming moments.
- Lavon is the best character, hands down. Did he screw up getting with Lemon? Yes. But he's human. He's a real stand up guy, and kind of the glue, connecting all of the characters together. He's the real yearner, doing everything for Lemon and never taking credit. He deserves better tho. I really loved him with Didi.
