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<i>Grimm</i> – “The End” Recap. No Regrets.

Season 6, Episode 13

Air Date: Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8PM E/P on NBC

Rating: ★★★★★

 

 

“Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” – Grimm

 

Sometimes saying goodbye feels wrong but you know it must be done, whether or not you like it. I knew going into this final season of Grimm that I would eventually have to come to terms with the inevitable, but it doesn’t make it any less painful to bid farewell to the amazing cast.

Each week, season after season, we watched our lovable “Scooby Gang,” Nick (David Giuntoli), Hank (Russell Hornsby), Wu (Reggie Lee), Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), Rosalee (Bree Turner), Eve (Elizabeth Tulloch),  Adalind (Claire Coffee), Renard (Sasha Roiz), and more recently Trubel (Jacqueline Troboni), come onto our screens and do battle with troublesome Wesen, solve crimes, have some laughs and hijinks, and fight among each other from time to time. No matter what, they all seemed to come back together eventually, some taking the long way around (yeah, I’m talking about you, Renard). In the end, it’s all about how Grimm brought not only a great cast together, but how those characters filled our lives with joy each and every week.

Throughout the years, I’ve had the privilege to meet all the cast members at various conventions so saying my goodbyes to Grimm is a bit more emotional than I imagined. As the series finale loomed closer, I began to retreat. I have been posting my reviews late in the hopes of stretching out the time, knowing that’s simply absurd.

Photos with the men of Grimm – (L-R) Reggie Lee, David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Sasha Roiz (missing is Silas Weir Mitchell… met him but didn’t get a photo)

There have been numerous times throughout the six seasons when I’ve been completely annoyed by some of the story arcs and how they were presented, including this final season. With it being only a half-season of 13 episodes, I became perplexed about where the writers were going with the whole “magic stick” and “Zerstörer” (guest star Wil Traval) story lines. While I enjoyed this season immensely with all the new Wesen introduced and some of the most hilarious Grimm episodes to date, it also ticked me off because why? Why would the writers tease us by showing us awesome and amazing new Wesen when they knew this is the final season? Is there a possibility we haven’t seen the last of these creatures? Is the time jump ending of “The End” more telling of what could be? Or perhaps I’m just desperate for Grimm to continue and have deluded myself into thinking there’s more than this. I digress.

Nick tries to use the stick to bring Hank back — (Photo by: Allyson Riggs/NBC)

Monroe says something quite perplexing in “Zerstörer Shrugged” that comes into play in “The End.” It’s about the experiment of dual realities, “Two dimensions exist simultaneously – one where the cat is alive, one where it’s dead. As long as the box stays closed, both realities exist.” If you pay close attention to these words, there is a hidden meaning in this message. And, as you watch “The End,” those words will provide great comfort.

Grimm’s series finale picks up a bit after the tragic events that transpired in “Zerstörer Shrugged.” As Nick hovers over the lifeless bodies of Hank and Wu, frantically trying to use the stick’s power to bring them back, I waited anxiously for Wu to wake up and spit out a clever Wu-ism. Or for Hank to jump up, ready to fight. Alas, my hopes are dashed, as are Nick’s. When I watched “Zerstörer Shrugged” the first time, it broke my heart to see Hank and Wu so savagely murdered, but their deaths are nothing compared to what Zerstörer does in “The End.”

The “Power of blood” potion needs the blood of three opposing sides – A Grimm, a Hexenbiest, and a Wesen — (Photo by: Allyson Riggs/NBC)

As the remaining members of our Scooby Gang desperately try to find a way to stop Zerstörer, Monroe reads something that piques my interest. “When the beast appears invincible and death the only fate to those who fight it, only the strength of one’s blood can overcome the great evil and destroy the destroyer.” The strength of one’s blood could mean one person’s blood or the collective group; this is another little nugget of wisdom to sink your teeth into.

When Nick walks into The Spice Shop where Monroe, Rosalee, and Eve are mixing a powerful potion they hope will stop Zerstörer, the solemn look on his face lets them know something is wrong. Nick tells them what happened to Hank and Wu; the looks on their faces say it all. The devastation doesn’t stop with Hank and Wu’s deaths, though…there is more bloodshed to come before it’s over.

Diana needs to speak up more often about the things she knows — (Photo by: Allyson Riggs/NBC)

One by one, Zerstörer brutally takes those Nick loves and cares for most until he’s so far gone into despair and anguish, he’s ready to give up. Throughout “The End,” one thing completely frustrated, and let’s be honest, infuriated me — Diana’s (Hannah R. Lloyd) nonchalant reactions to everything going on at the hands of Zerstörer. The information she has but doesn’t reveal until the last second makes my blood boil. “He knows where Nick is…the stick tells him…and he wants it, Nick; he’s been looking for it for a very long time.” Oh, thanks for that tidbit, Diana; thanks for that vital piece of information that would have been useful yesterday. I don’t understand why the writers chose to create such cryptic dialogue for such a young character. It’s absolutely irritating when Diana so willing accepts Zerstörer’s hand, telling her father, Renard, “Don’t hurt him, he wants me to be with him…he needs me.” What!? She was crying her eyes out begging her Adalind and Renard to keep her safe from Zerstörer in last week’s episode? I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to rip my hair out more than at that moment.

Trubel is not going down without a fight — (Photo by: Allyson Riggs/NBC)

I’m not really sure what is actually happening with Zerstörer and Diana, but something is off about the whole situation. And as both her parents, along with Monroe and Rosalee, make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Diana from Zerstörer, things get even stranger. Why is Zerstörer not killing Nick? Is it because he is a “Dēcapitāre,” aka Grimm, or is it because the stick is protecting Nick? It may be both but for some reason, Zerstörer doesn’t kill Nick, yet everyone else is fair game.

Trubel hits the nail on the head when she says, “If he wants the stick so bad, why doesn’t he just take it? Why is he asking when he can just take it from you; what is he not telling you?” Nick’s head isn’t in the right place and he’s so desperate to have the people he cares for brought back, he’s willing to hand over the stick without much pause. Thank you, Trubel for being the voice of reason. “This isn’t about us or the ones we love; I can’t let you do this.”

Kelly, Nick, and Aunt Marie are ready to take down Zerstörer once and for all…we hope — (Photo by: Scott Green/NBC)

An epic battle ensues between Nick and Trubel. She is adamant about not giving the stick to Zerstörer but Nick can’t see past his pain. Thankfully, a couple of people from Nick’s past show up to guide him. It’s a series finale; did you think the writers wouldn’t bring back the women who gave Nick this life? Aunt Marie (guest star Kate Burton) and Nick’s mother Kelly (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) make a much needed appearance to help give Nick the strength to destroy Zerstörer.  “He can’t take it from you; it must be given to him.” Kelly tries to help her son realize the truth behind the cloud of lies Zerstörer has created. “With the strength of one’s blood…the strength of your blood, the strength of the blood of your Grimm ancestors, all of us; it’s inside you.” Ah ha!

Overall

As another monumental battle ensues, Nick, his mother, aunt, and Trubel fight Zerstörer. I won’t reveal all that happens during this explosive scene, but I will remind you of something that’s been said – two dimensions exist simultaneously – one where everyone Nick loves is dead, one where everyone is alive. The ending of “The End” really put a smile on my face. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. And there may be room for new Grimm adventures with a grown up Kelly (Kevin Joy) and Diana (Nicole Steinwedell) taking over the family business. Oh, and we can’t forget “the triplets.” (Insert huge grin).

Comic-Con 2015
Thank You, Reggie Lee! #besthugever

I’d like to extend a very big THANK YOU to David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Sasha Roiz, Bree Turner, Silas Weir Mitchell, and Reggie Lee for making Comic-Con so much fun each year in the Grimm press room. A special shout out to Reggie Lee – thank you for being so gracious in the press rooms. Still one of the best hugs EVER from a celebrity I’ve ever received.

I’d love to hear from all you Grimmsters about season six and the series finale, “The End.” Leave me a comment below or tweet me at @judybopp. Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

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Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.

Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.