It has been over six years since one of our favorite shows reached it's grand finale. Then, in the most marvelous turn of events, Tracy doesn't die! Instead, future Ted (via Bob Saget's voiceover) recounts the string of events that led him to Tracy. The last two episodes saw Ted, played by Josh Radnor, finally telling his children how he met his wife before she died. Instead, they argue over who owns a yellow umbrella at a train station. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. For all the fans of HIMYM, for those that felt betrayed, robbed, and disappointed, this one is for us. How I Met Your Mother ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2014 and starred Jason Segal, Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris. The box set will be released on Sept. 23. Not since Lost has a finale episode spawned so much debate (side note: a majority of Screen Rant readers thought that the Lost finale was awesome but nearly 49% hated the HIMYM finale). How I Met Your Mother’s long-awaited and much hyped series finale turned the series' long-term title story into an elaborate con job. Major spoilers ahead. How I Met Your Mother had two different endings for the series, and the one that was chosen ended up being mighty controversial.The series, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, ran for 208 episodes over the course of nine seasons. It followed Ted Mosby, a man who chronicled his life as a hopeless romantic, which led up to meeting the mother of his children. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. 22:59. 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In the second ending, Ted Mosby’s wife Tracy McConnell does not die from a terminal illness. Despite the negative reaction to the original ending, Bays defended the decision on Twitter at the time. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Saying good-bye to "How I Met Your Mother" 02:18 Most of the last season has been set in one weekend: Robin and Barney's wedding, where Tracy was the bass player in the wedding band. 25:43. The alternative ending was going to be revealed on September 23 as a DVD extra on the series box set, but it has ended up online. Wait for it — there actually is an alternate ending to "How I Met Your Mother." ", "And that kids, is how I met your mother.". [NOTE: The following post contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the How I Met Your Mother series finale.]. The closing episode of How I Met Your Mother entitled “Last Forever” was broadcast in two parts back in March. Last Forever - The True Story; A Frower House Re-Edit of the HIMYM Grand Finale. Lily laments that Robin is not with them even though she swore she'd be there for the big moments. How I Met Your Mother aired its finale tonight, and if you haven't seen it yet, stop reading now! The alternate ending for How I Met Your Mother was added only in the DVD which was brought out later. "Last Forever" confirmed our worst fears. Meanwhile, a monumental event causes Barney to finally change his ways. Watch the alternate — but infinitely better — ending below. His children then insisted he has feelings for their aunt Robin and gave "their blessing” for him to start a relationship with her. The video, purporting to be the other ending, has been removed from YouTube and other video sharing sites due to copyright infringement but it is believed to have been legitimate. Ultimately, How I Met Your Mother is a show about love, and during nine seasons, the five main characters experience plenty of ups and downs in their relationships. Lets Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin fall in love... Makes sure the wedding actually happens... And, finally, is "in the right place, at the right time, and summon[s] the guts to do the stupidest, most impossible thing in the world: Walk up to that girl standing under the yellow umbrella and start talking. I only made a take of the finale of HIMYM Last Forever. However, it was leaked online a few years later. And here's how the finale could — and, quite frankly, should — have ended. But at least we'll have our memories of the rest of the series. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. HIMYM Last Forever Alternate Ending. Done. We love all #HIMYM fans and respect all opinions...so we want to share that Plan B with you on the Series Box set. Home / Series / How I Met Your Mother / Aired Order / Season 0 / Episode 13 How I Met Your Mother - Last Forever Series Finale - Alternate Ending English italiano Deutsch dm_5240d1df0b2db. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER’s series finale caused quite a bit of controversy this week (you can read my thoughts on the ending here), but it seems if you were unhappy with arguably depressing end, the complete series set may have a quasi-solution for you: an alternate ending will be included.. So we have the alternate ending here.NOTE : if you haven't watched the finale then don't watch the video. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Just then, Marshallwalks towards their booth and tells them that it is a big moment, because he is going to be a judge. As the years go on, changes cause the group to drift apart, but they reunite one more time for Ted's wedding. Known colloquially as "the happy ending", it features no new footage, but instead montages throughout the entire series to show exactly how Ted met the Mother, and changes the fates of all the characters. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. In 2018, Barney, Ted and Lily are at the MacLaren's hanging out again for the first time in a long time. Perfection. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, Co-creator Carter Bays tweeted in April, “So anyway, here's a bit of news: 16 days ago today we were in the HIMYM edit room, trying to decide between two very different endings.”. For nine seasons, Barney Stinson has been legendary. from Blompers. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The show’s creators said earlier this year that they were torn between two endings to the well-loved comedy. Get all the best moments in pop culture & entertainment delivered to your inbox. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. 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