I started writing this on the 19th and I'm only posting it now- that's how lazy I am. *sad face*
Thank you Moe for giving me the inspiration to finish this~
I was excited for season 8 from the beginning. I admit when I saw the first promotional photos I was a bit in shock with all the new faces. But I decided to keep an open mind which has been my attitude throughout the season. And I am glad that I did.
Overall I thought this season had a really fresh feel- and not just because of all the new faces. Season 8 finally covered some of the topics I had been hoping for (steroids!) and even the things that were recycled were, for the most part, handled well.
This season also saw some stand out performances from several new cast members that I have high hopes for and introduced us to some characters who I already find loveable and care about.
I find myself even more excited for season 9 because a lot of season 8 felt like set up for the next season. I don't mind this at all and I think that will only make season 9 that much better. In some ways I feel like it's easy to compare season 8 to season 1 which was the building blocks for the series. I'm sure in a few seasons we'll be able to look back and see season 8 in a similar light. If in fact season 8 is the start of the next
next generation I think the writers are on the right path.
(Warning: This is REALLY long! Read at your own risk!)
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