How I Met Your Mother Is The Perfect Show

i finally decided to try and put my love of how i met your mother into video form and it is a self-proclaimed chaotic mess that you probably won't be able to sit through
00:00 - intro/general thoughts
07:07 - why it's more than just a sitcom to me
12:25 - addressing the lukewarm ending
18:09 - the show just resonates with me so much
22:01 - the genius, mystery-style storytelling
26:04 - twist ending
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[@MovieFlame]

Seamus & HIMYM?? What a day this is! 🎉

[@GeekyGuy.]

Seamus, HIMYM and MovieFlame??

[@MrMouseYT]

Why dont you two collab with each other?

[@sweetpea_____]

@@MrMouseYT I would see that

[@niahoad]

@@GeekyGuy. I'm about to have a youtubegasm

[@Silverheart575]

This day is legen... Wait for it... DARY!

[@OscarStinson]

Clearly an elite HIMYM fan! Amazing video, loved every second!

[@captainduck5552]

Omg how did I miss your comment also how are there no reply’s love your channel ❤❤❤

[@emilycarpenter5943]

my biggest problem with the ending was having an entire season about barney and robins wedding just for them to get divorced a few episodes later didn't sit right with me. That being said this video made me appreciate HIMYM a lot more

[@heartbeatcity23]

Exactly The main problem the prefilmed ending only worked for s2 when they filmed it cuz they feared cancellation and where gonna make Victoria the mother so it made more sense back then but with the alternate ending that just ends with the mother and Ted meeting is more Canon and valid

[@TheClobo2001]

@@heartbeatcity23 and they filmed all the kids' parts early on so that there wasn't a noticeable difference in their ages

[@chickenchipee2330]

100% agree! They locked themselves in with the ending 10 years before by filming the kids parts in S1.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

For me it wasn’t just the last season, I feel like the the second half of the series was just drilling it into our heads that Barney and Robin were so good together while Ted and Robin were not! They claim to of wanted this ending all along, so why even in the last season did they have an entire episode about how Ted and Robin don’t belong together???

[@KiraFriede]

I think they could have saved the prefilmed ending by just moving the time line and have the older child actors come in and yes, they'd look older, but you could turn that into a joke.

[@Kate-xo6xd]

I don't have a problem with the mother dying, or the last season being a weekend (I actually liked that). I have more of a problem with Barney and Robin divorcing. I think it was just too rushed and if they were given more time to explain things it would have gone over better.

[@user-mx4is4fx3c]

I have a problem with her dying as well. It's really just done to force him back with Robin

[@nishantrajani7372]

Yes like they threw all the character development of Barney, Robin & Ted in a single episode. Ted realizing he and Robin are not meant to be was so well done and so was the Barney and Robin's relationship but no they had to ruin everything to bring Ted with Robin.

[@maugdw]

Yeah spending over a season on their wedding then they break up 5 seconds later it's so annoying

[@Aisha_Luv]

I still say that everyone could have had their way if the writers made the reason for their divorce Barney having a kid. Not a baby like in the real ending, a kid from a while back who found her dad. Robin wouldn’t want to raise kids, let alone someone else kid, and It would have been him finally having consequences for leaving so many women in the dust.

[@nishantrajani7372]

@@Aisha_Luv Ted and Robin still doesn't make no sense, no matter how you spin it.

[@isaiahmason4815]

I know you’ve not necessarily had the easiest time the last few years with this channel, but seriously dude, keep it up. We love you and we love your channel. Great video

[@jackburns3417]

What happened

[@WL1264]

@Max there might be a reason for that.....

[@lindaobryan3175]

@@WL1264 why? This is the first ever video I've seen from him

[@jessicamattes4208]

I literally just watched a one hour long analysis of how HIMYM is better than Friends and now Seamus uploads a video about HIMYM.... Coincidence? I THINK NOT

[@Lyssa16]

OMG i love that video i watched it too

[@kiera_klark8171]

Can you tell me what video?? Sounds right up my alley lol

[@Lyssa16]

@@kiera_klark8171 it’s called “why how i met your mother is better than friends | definitive edition” by kross

[@kiera_klark8171]

@@Lyssa16 thank you!

[@naomi_falk]

After years of hearing Seamus talk about how this is his favorite show, he finally made a video about it 💯

[@stijnburgers719]

The only reason why people think Season 9 is the worst season is because of the ending. Like the fact that the ending was so bad, made the whole season subconsciously worse, but its actually a really enjoyable and good season imo.

[@AnonUnlimited]

Right? Low-key the mothers ep is the one I rewatch the most often. And not just bc I have a crush on that actress lol.

[@roxan_1314]

I mean it legit just clashed so badly. They spent a season on the wedding and building and reinforcing the relationship. Only to break it all down in a few seconds at the last possible moment. It just was such a gut punch it shaded the show season differently.

[@tko-bx4bd]

I absolutely love season 9, definitely in my top half of seasons. And I will say probably a lot of that is because of how much I love Tracey, but that is just cause they wrote her character so well

[@miyukidawn9803]

The season is probably my number 1 just because of Tracy, she was perfect for the role of the mother

[@belhlv]

actually, i hate season 9 not only because of the ending, but because we had 22 episodes about a 48 hour weekend IT WAS SO BORING. the only episodes of s9 that i watch are 9x16, 9x18 & 9x22

[@carpevinum8645]

I loved when we got Barney's back story and found out what his job was. Not sure how cemented it was when they first addressed it (fully planned, know the acronym and job title but still fleshing it out, knew it was an acronym but hadn't worked out the job title yet, or started with him just saying it and conceived the whole thing later). But it was beautiful.

[@EChacon]

I loved How I Met Your Mother, but I was very disappointed with the ending where the titular mother (Tracy) got killed off. While I love the relationship of Ted and Robin in the show I personally see them as best friends than actual lovers, which is why I prefer the Alternate Ending where Tracy was left alive. Also RIP Bob Saget (the voice of Older Ted).

[@monicaenglish2566]

Agreed!! The last season was horrible with the buildup of the mother only for her to be killed off and focusing heavily on Robin and Barney’s wedding for the entire season only to have them divorce shortly after at the end like… what was the point!

[@taylorgayhart9497]

I don’t even mind the fact that the mother died, I think it actually explains better why Ted is telling the story in such detail to his kids. I just wish it ended with just the lesson of it’s “better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all”, and then just had everyone be good friends still and supporting one another that way.

[@rogerroger9952]

As a writer myself, one of the most important things to know going into a story is how you want it to end. You're right that it's a "hack" of sorts. But you're also right in that you can't lock yourself into that ending before you've seen how your characters grow and change. You always want to be able to be flexible. The more rigid you have to be, the harder the writer's block will hit. Basically, you have to be able to something as drastic as killing your main character at a moment's notice, if that is what the story demands while you're writing it. So, yeah, cautionary tale for sure. Don't lock yourself into an ending before you've at the very least done a detailed outline up to it.

[@4everbuffylover]

This is the one thing that makes me so mad! Showrunners will tell a great story and then they’ll do something stupid like kill off the main character in the final episode, not because it makes any sense, but because it’s flashy. They either don’t take the time to think through an ending or go with the first ending they came up with s1 even though that ending no longer makes any sense.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Yes I agree but ALSO if you know the ending you’re building towards you should also be laying the groundwork from the beginning. What I mean is: they knew it was going to end with Ted+Robin, so then why did they spend the second half of the series showing us that Barney and Robin were perfect together, and that Ted and Robin weren’t compatible??? Why have an entire episode IN THE LAST SEASON that is dedicated to Ted (and the audience) “letting go” of Ted+Robin and getting on board with Robin+Barney to three episode later say “never mind it was the other way around!”??? It makes no sense!! Either change the ending to match the story you told, or write a narrative that builds to that ending!!!!

[@rogerroger9952]

@@taylorgayhart9497 Yes, I agree completely. Don't really recall the show that well because I watched it over 5 years ago now, but I remember distinctly being frustrated that they had Ted get over Robin only to go rushing back to her. And while the actors for Barney and Robin definitely had a lot of chemistry, it's a cop out to say that's the only reason they worked so well. Their characters were bound to work well together as they were both the more chaotic characters in the group and would naturally play to each others energy even on paper.

[@user-mx4is4fx3c]

I also think it's a cautionary tale about reading the room. I mean the writers could have written and shot a new ending when the original one stopped working. But instead of reading the room and seeing what's better for the characters as they currently are, they stuck their guns and ruined their show's chance to be remembered as the masterpiece that revolutionized sitcoms

[@thebrideofghostface]

Yeah sometimes ur characters will go off the rails and create their own story that is nothing like what you originally planned lol.

[@neivilde.1242]

literally i blocked out every bad thing about s9, all i remember is the mother because i love her and she's perfect and her episode was great, and every time i see christina, no matter how many great thing she's been in, i'm like IT'S THE MOTHER I LOVE YOU!!!! also her rendition of la vie en rose, rent free!!!!

[@tko-bx4bd]

Yes 100% yes. Totally agree with everything you said. Love Tracy and her singing Le Vien Rose is literally on my Spotify cause it’s just so pure and good. Every time I see that actress I get excited and like her character immediately cause she’s the mother

[@bhueyyih]

when he gives his reviews / reactions to films and shows it’s so entertaining, his reactions are so fun and I can understand all his opinions :)

[@libbysmxrthwaite2676]

I’m guilty of never watching this show, but if anything can convince me to watch it it’s this video

[@steventhefan]

I would definitely give it a shot, but be aware some of the jokes, especially the earlier seasons, are a bit out dated to put it lightly

[@Aisha_Luv]

@@steventhefan even in later seasons they kinda suck tbh, the transphobic ones sting extra hard.

[@cogniferous2537]

But the show itself is super well done, even if you ignore 90% of Barney does

[@King_Vangelis]

Hello Seamus. This is completely unrelated to the video but could you do a review on the good place? It is made by the same guy who made the office and parks and rec and all 4 seasons are on Netflix. I have a feeling you would like it since it is kinda a sitcom. Maybe consider it. Love your content

[@jessicamattes4208]

I've gotten so many people to start watching The Good Place because I just wouldn't shut up about how incredible of a show it is

[@King_Vangelis]

@@jessicamattes4208 well I can see why. It my favorite show of all time. It is just such a well written show. Like I am sad that ended but the ending was so satisfying that I don’t want to see more because of that

[@AKookieForYou]

The Good Place was absolutely amazing! It's so funny, while also having a ton of heart; it legit made me cry at the end.

[@accio_firewhiskey8256]

@@jessicamattes4208 I got my friend to watch the good place in a deal that she would and I would watch Hamilton. For the next few days all I received was capital letters texts of her freaking out about the show.

[@Fiona-ig8cq]

2:21 "Robin is a bit of a narcissist?" I mean she gets turned on from watching herself on TV and winking at future her so... yeah maybe...

[@ethanahsooleen6361]

I love this show so much and I really don’t think the last season is anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be

[@bhueyyih]

i live for when he does live reactions for movies / shows , it’s so fun

[@Emma.Lou1]

As someone who had never seen this show, thank you.

[@charlietheis4048]

not me getting teary-eyes when you mentioned the scene where Robin moves out for the second time with the yellow umbrellas and Shake it Out playing I LOVE that scene so much, makes me cry every single time

[@Heyitsann]

I was also too young to watch How I Met Your Mother when it first came out, but I first binged it last year in the quarantine, and it felt so much attachment to the characters and show that when it did end I felt like I was there with them during the whole ~10 year run of the show. It's just that good

[@bridieeleanor]

ive never been this early

[@Emma.Lou1]

Same

[@ostrichguy7810]

Is that a Blue French horn In the thumbnail? Best instrument ever

[@BrooklynJewel]

I love the HIMYM fans in the comments, I love this show, it's funny, and has amazing cherecter development, this show is Legen- WAIT FOR IT- DARY Legendary

[@peacefulpineapple407]

The best scene in television history was Zuko confronting Ozai on the day of black sun and I will die on this hill. 😂

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

I started to watch it in college, every once in awhile I would catch an episode at the gym. It became one of those, "oh, this is usually good, might as well have it on," kind of shows. I don't remember which episode it was that made me want to watch it in order on Netflix, but I am glad I did. It's a great show, some of it is truly art. Like you mentioned, the music used during the ending scenes, the mystery set up and pay off. Also just how some of the episodes are structured where you start in one time, back it up, catch up, continue. I have also always loved the use of symbolism. The mother with the yellow umbrella and yellow school bus, Robin with the blue French horn, Ted with the red cowboy boots when he was trying to be somebody he wasn't, Lily and "Marshmallow" both evoking white while Barney always a black suit and a black apartment. Even Ted's girlfriends have symbolic items, like Victoria with cakes, Stella with the orange kangaroo, and the sock monkey girlfriend. The showrunners really took their time, most of the time, to say as much about the characters as they could through those characters words, actions, apartments, and belongings. Just a good show all around. Maybe some episodes are not as good as others, but overall I feel it is worth watching the whole thing at least once, if sitcoms are your jam.

[@kai_j7372]

IT FINNALLLLYYY HAPPPPEEENNEEDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nickmilligan3662]

Seriously Seamus the way you edited the ending of this video was brilliant. Please do more videos like that.

[@supitsamber_]

OMG Seamus mentions Drew Gooden! Seamus and Drew are literally my two all time favorite KZbinrs!!!!!!!

[@dangdean23]

this is so chaotic and disjointed that you can feel the love and passion through the screen. Love to see another true HIMYM stan; one who acknowledges the show's flaws and critiques, but knows that they're essential. a flawed series doesn't make it bad, it makes it authentic, and that's what always brings me back to it. These characters were real people who changed and grew as time went on, making the journey that much more unique and special. i started watching live during season 5 and I don't think a week has gone by since where I didn't watch or fully describe an episode to someone. Thank you for your thoughts, and for verifying that I'm not the only one this crazy about these 5 people and their ridiculous and heartfelt stories ♥

[@biancaslep5311]

not me crying again while you narrated all the sad moments 🥺🥺 thank you for this vid!!! I think I feel the same way about this show as you, but I never get to share my excitement bc I don’t know a lot of people who’ve seen it also a fact that I find kinda funny: I’m a preschool teacher and my long time boyfriend is a lawyer (and an absolute goofball), so basically the best couple ever

[@emilycoutts912]

THIS is the video I’ve been waiting forrr!!!

[@4everbuffylover]

This is my favorite video you’ve done. You’re so fun to listen to because of your enthusiasm. Your joy is infectious

[@anna_banana7019]

Absolutely loving these longer videos! So entertaining!

[@chickenchipee2330]

OMG YES! I was rewatching himym yesterday for the first time in years and now Seamus comes in clutch with the video. Gotta love it!

[@elvisthecat1905]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG

[@ericageorge8218]

The monologues and music in this show are so powerful. So many quotes and moments that give me goosebumps. This was a great video! :)

[@ConConSmith]

SEAMUS!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!

[@georgepelham5425]

Yeesssss. I literally watched himym because u said it was good. I have been patiently awaiting the video ever since.

[@user-hs6ym2bz1d]

Omg finally!! I’m so hyped for this video and I’m sure it’s gonna be epic as usual! :) I just finished binging himym on Disney+ so this vid came at the perfect time too 😁

[@gencoakacik1266]

I’ve never heard of anyone talk about this show that sees so eye to eye with me. I’ve rewatched the show more times than I can count and it’s so obvious you’ve gone through it the way I have, and felt the way I did when I watched it. Thanks for the video, keep it up bub.

[@harmonizingbookworm7045]

You finally made the video! I love this show so much, and it was great to see you talk about it.

[@thiccgoblin3662]

Seamus u are the perfect person to make this video and I might be it’s perfect viewer thank you for this and praising the show that I love

[@ceciliabernal3241]

loved the ending of the video, it was so smart! kinda like the episodes you were talking about, a missdirection about himym being your favorite show when in reality it wasn't when you also hinted about your actual favorite show previously. very very smart, made me think about how difficult it must be to script these videos, with all the references you made to the show (gooda, major and others that I have probably missed) and the whole narrative of the video, the transitions, like wow, that's a lot of work. would like to see your ranking of your 50 favorite episodes, because even with this almost half an hour video I still felt like listening to you talk about your opinions on the show lol

[@mackenzie5522]

This was great, even as chaotic as it was it was one of my favorites of your videos

[@redickulousness]

this show will forever be my favorite, has held a special place in my heart for yearsssss and i never see enough appreciation for it !!! thank you so much i love this video haha

[@chichizekitty5694]

This is one of my emotional support shows.. and you going through all the saddest moments actually made me cry >.< thanks I guess

[@starshiny3399]

I really needed this perspective. I had a lot of trouble getting into the show at first. Your perspective made me get why it is the way it is. Thank you.

[@FreakinChocolate]

I am 100% here for this video!!! HIMYM is my favourite series and this video speaks to me on a whole other level!!

[@pierrexxanubis]

God, I love you and I understand your insane love for this show. It's soo much more than the creators ever could've imagined.

[@jonahcox6672]

i rewatched this video having now seem how I met your mother because of this video and I really loved the show, ending and all, so thank you seamus❤

[@ladygaygay94]

My favorite creator and my favorite show!!! Yes!!

[@lezley8465]

omg himym is such a good show been waiting for this video

[@DhurataG]

This is all I have wanted yessssssssssssssssssss

[@amirgao7868]

I've been waiting for this video for three years seamus thank youuuuuuuu also, ted lasso is awsome and I don't blame you for liking it more now

[@steverost25]

Seamus this was fantastic. I've felt many of the same things you've felt about the show. Honestly, I would be fully down for a part two fo you just gushing about episodes!

[@miabenedetto2292]

Great video Seamus, as a long time viewer of your channel I’m so glad you finally made a video about HIMYM (which also happens to be my fav sitcom)

[@LisaMo3434]

So much of this resonates!!! I never thought the ending ruined it either and it’s my go to “comfort show”

[@lewys811]

one of my favourite tv shows. glad to see my favourite youtuber cover it

[@tedvanbuuren1252]

Holy shit seamus and himym i love this so much

[@camillatavaresmachado5940]

This is my favorite show and i love that one of my favorite youtubers loves it too! So exited to see your thoughts

[@LaLa-oj5ct]

Can't believe I genuinely went looking for HIMYM videos earlier and then u drop this

[@SeamusGorman4]

that is such a wonderful coincidence i am glad i could provide

[@n1khedon1a]

i’ve been waiting for this one! turn it up!

[@NodakRailfan]

Just this last year I watched the show through entirely, and I think you summed up what I couldnt put into words. This is my favorite show, and hearing about how ted lasso has replaced it as yours makes me want to sit down and watch it all the way through right now.

[@rebeccawinsnes9728]

Wooooow the ending!!! Amazing

[@freegadflyathome]

Yes! Hail to the use of amazing music in this show! The montage scene at the end of season 8 (the mother reveal) to A Simple Song is my favorite scene. My favorite sitcom for sure. ❤

[@ETCreaturesoftheArt]

Just before you upload your video, I started rewatching How I at your mother. It’s generally one of my favorite shows 2!

[@Amcsae]

Loved it! Great episode, Seamus!

[@Slyrider777]

I've never seen your vids but if the rest are like this imma stay watching

[@emilywelborn2952]

just spent a month binging himym so i could watch this video… good video very much worth it :)

[@AnonUnlimited]

You have no idea how I gasped rn OMG ++ been watching HIMYM since it came out. My whole family watched the whole thing together soooo many times!

[@SpencerIsRed]

I’ve got a soft spot for this show since growing up with my parents and family watching it as I went through school and what not, but I always avoid videos about it online because it’s so hard to find ones talking about the positives of the show (I am fully aware of how many negatives there are but i don’t think a show needs to be perfect to be good) and I actually thought this video might be that same thing, but hearing you comment on all the aspects of it I love (the amount of monologues I’ve gotten from here that I’ve used in theatre is too many to count at this point) makes me feel like I’m not the only one who appreciates this show. Amazing video

[@ActuallyAnanya]

There's a channel called Oscar Stinson which posts HIMYM compilations and I believe they have a community Discord full of fans of the show!

[@rosalinahoffkjrgaard3783]

This is such an amazing show, thank you for this video.

[@emankhurram]

Literally yesterday I made a how I met your mother quote as my senior quote - so glad to see the community thriving today

[@wiktoria5992]

I completely didn't expect this notification but honestly? Let's go. I didn't need that but now you have my interest

[@ericahamilton5631]

Omg I love your videos so much. Thank you for making these.

[@tko-bx4bd]

If I made a video about How I Met Your Mother it would probably also look a lot like this. God I love that show. It’s still my favorite show of all time and means so much to me. I’m glad you love it too Seamus, great video!!!

[@ImCassy]

I wasn't sure where this video was going but honestly you made me excited to want to watch HIMYM again. It would be a great background show while I work on my art.

[@andresespinoza1776]

The ingenuity of how you ended this video alone gained a like from me 👌🏻 good stuff!

[@nagiak7411]

i neveer knew how much i needed this episode

[@josetieneoro]

I didn't knew I needed to hear Seamus sing Simple Song by The Shins but I'm grateful for simple things like this. Thank you.

[@frizziemcguire]

Fantastic video, Seamus! As a huge HIMYM fan, this is exactly the type of video that should be made. And finally someone with correct opinions!! Loved watching every second 👏🏼💛

[@thelegendoflink9140]

just watched it through, again. and it's without a doubt one of my favorites of all time!

[@THECaseyTroutman]

Never thought I'd see this awesome to see from Seamus.

[@TokuNorth]

How I Met Your Mother is by far the best sitcom/television show i have ever seen and i will stand by that forever cuz i have rewatched it at least 10+ times and i never get tired of it

[@chaotic-multi-fandom]

I can't even explain how important this show is to me and was to me when I first found it, I'm so excited for this video!!! HIMYM is truly so much more than just a simple sitcom for me

[@audrey5592]

Yep, this is your best video! The ending sold it for me!

[@erebo._.sapien]

This is legend wait-for-it dary. Legendary!!!

[@wondersoflaura]

im so glad you mentioned The Slap Bet. That's honestly my favourite episode, I feel exactly the same as you about Himym. (however, the show is still my all time fave) its mad how we both found it the same way (via e4) however i was reccomended tbbt by a friend but tuned in too early and watched himym instead

[@MystearicaClaws]

Now I need to rewatch this show. Thanks. 💚💚💚

[@maureenmagro4943]

THANK YOU SEAMUS !! Just thank you.

[@allysonjovarela5245]

You’re my favorite. Thanks for existing 💜

[@allysonjovarela5245]

I appreciate you too (barely getting to the end…. New mommy things🤪)

[@onecrispyfrie1932]

I remember you tweeting that himym was better than friends like 2 years ago and I've been holding out hope for this video ever since. I can't believe the day has finally come

[@user-gw3bs2in5i]

I remember watching this show a lot with my dad. I think I was too young to get most of the jokes, but it was just fun to do it. It’s was especially funny when he got really angry when it ended

[@annabellegeluk3789]

I just love finding out that this show is still so popular! In the last years, multiple channels, completely dedicated to this show have started out, and it has created a whole new community.

[@FirstPersonPixels]

An amazing series

[@willoalex6223]

Hey seamus I love how I met your mother and your vids keep it up

[@gemmalow6515]

There is sooo much Seamus genuinely singing in this video and I'm here for it

[@abhaybehera4464]

The ted lasso diamond dogs dart scene is the best scene in television hands down.

[@ayeshkream]

i’ve been waiting four years for this