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Why "Girls" Made An Impact On All Of Us

Whether or not these characters grow up, watching them has become both painful and pleasing because of the connection.

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As HBO's "Girls" has grown, so have I. I have found that "Girls" is supposed to show the relatable aspects of young women just starting out their lives in contrast to the widely known show Sex in the City. Unlike Sex in the City, "Girls" portray young women trying to make it in the real world out of college, maintaining relationships with those around them and not having it all figured out. When I read up on the idea behind the making of "Girls" I thought to myself, oh my gosh this is unique and clever. The first episode set the tone for the rest of the series being that it was hilarious, relatable, arbitrary and overall whimsical. I could not get enough of it from that moment on. As the seasons have continued, I have seen major changes within the many plot points surrounding characters, writing, and the airing direction itself. This change hasn't taken away from the overall work of HBO "Girls" . Rather, it has strongly complemented it. It has made it possible for "Girls" to build a strong connection with the audience as well as have its own unique earmark of purpose in television.

By the fifth season, you are emotional about the character's relationships, identities, and lives. At first, I thought I would not be able to take the characters so seriously because of the arbitrariness of the show itself, but that is a feature of the show that makes it so awkwardly intriguing. The scenes are so candidly made that you are left effortlessly connected with each character. I love the fact that "Girls" is so straightforward and yet whimsical all in one. The characters themselves are straightforward in who they are, however, their actions are very inconsistent, and that's what draws up this connection. You get this sense of unbalance which adds a realistic characterization and humor.

In life, especially when you are an adult, people change around you during college and after. Amanda Hess, writer for the New York Times article ‘Girls’ Finale: Is It Just Us, or Did the Show Get Better?' states, "Unlike 'Sex and the City' where the regular brunch date served as a kind of otherworldly purgatory for staging boozy debates about feminism and sex 'Girls' is not timeless. These girls change. And so it was satisfying to see them head off on their own this season." These girls build unique realistic friendships and portray rare, complex moments in between, such as the ending of the fifth season. Whether or not these characters grow up, watching them has become both painful and pleasing because of the connection.

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