HIMYM Review: P.S I Love You

How I Met Your Mother

'P.S. I Love You' Review

Robin Sparkles is back y'all!

After a small break for a week, HIMYM has returned for another great episode, but still had the potential to be even greater with its initial set up.

The episode began with Ted explaining destiny and that if relationships are meant to be they will somehow find each other again at some point in the future. Although it was still clear that this was by no means a meeting with the future mother, I was hyped up because Ted was returning back to his old romantic side, which we all loved in the original series. Unfortunately this endeavour was not the main focus but instead drastically diverted attention to Robin and of course her alter-ego Robin Sparkles.

Although a little bit disappointed with this change, the entire shenanigans surrounding Robin Sparkles was brilliantly delivered. For the first time in a while every characters stories tied into the same overall plot focus of Doppler-Dahmer, whether or not a gesture seems spontaneously romantic or absolutely terrifying. It worked well in identifying what Ted's latest fling will end up becoming. But even better was that it was a great device for Marshall and Lily, as they still learnt truths about how their relationship began. 

As for Barney he played the familiar role of becoming excessively obsessed. Knowing Barney's typical behaviour it was funny witnessing him jet around trying to find out the truth of events, followed by his terribly funny arrogance towards Canadians. It was also nice to see a large amount of guest stars for this including James Van Der Beek and Alan Thicke and they played their Canadian roles well.

Moving on to the major player of this episode, Robin, her crazy portrayal of Robin Sparkles was executed brilliantly too. It was very smart of Carter Bays and Craig Thomas to show a behind the scenes of Robin Sparkles with a "documentary" which clearly parodied the ones you see on the likes of MTV and VH1. Although it was very tongue in cheek, with some funny references to Canadian people's politeness etc. It was so well done I almost feel like I was watching one of those horrendous documentaries. So kudos Bays/Thomas for adding that element into the show. 

Furthermore Cobie Smulders performed another brilliant music video as Sparkles, although unfortunately this looks like the end of the saga for her.

Although I was expecting the episode to go for a more grounded route, based on its first few moments, which suddenly switched to a more silly format, P.S. I Love You was still a great episode to watch. Everyone loves a bit of Robin Sparkles!

It would have been nice if Teds new fling, Jeanette was a bit more developed, there was a serious lack of airtime with her. But I am sure she will make a return appearance. Last but not least there were some interesting final words from Ted. I may have possibly read too much into it, but if true it is definitely satisfying for the fans.

  

8/10