Scrubs - Season 8

It's still not clear whether this was an end to the series or just the series as we know it, with the possibility still existing for it to go on in another form without Zach Braff and some other big cast members. In any case, it was a nice send off for the show and Braff's character in particular, if it perhaps tried a bit too hard to tug on the heartstrings in the final sequence. Scrubs has been a great series, and while it's declined in the last few years, I'm going to miss it when it's gone. Even if it does continue, without JD it's hard to even call it the same show, and I'm not sure if I'll watch it if it sticks around.

Overall, like the last couple years on NBC, the season had plenty of moments, but it wasn't the consistently hilarious show it used to be. A big theme through the season was change, as most of the main characters got promotions, went to the next level in a relationship, or moved away. Even a whipping boy like Ted saw some emotional maturing. It seemed like they decided to spend the time they had setting things up to show how everything was changing, and how even if we won't be seeing these characters anymore, they'll continue to grow and live their lives like normal people. That all certainly took the forefront over silly jokes, in any case. I generally liked what they did with everyone, and it seemed like a natural way to wrap up a show that's always had a more serious, sentimental side beyond the humor. It was a little ham handed at times, but always fun to watch.