1. It was honest

Throughout the series, there were many dramatic fights, make-ups, break ups, deaths, births, etc. These scenes never failed to bring its audiences into them and make you feel like a part of it.

3. Its family dynamic

Like every family, this one had its problems. It showed the changing relationships over time, and how sometimes people close to you can feel like strangers.

4. Its questioning of what is right and wrong

The characters were constantly faced with decisions ranging from innocuous to life changing. The constant theme of morality in their every day lives made each character more relatable as they reflected and searched for meaning in their lives.

5. Self-awareness

The characters had to face not only each other but also their own demons while trying to figure out how to evolve as individuals.

6. It was emotional

It was the kind of show that could make you laugh out loud and cry all within ten minutes of each other.

7. It was morbid

Death is not an easy topic to talk about, think about, or let alone create a five-season show about. It made us think about how arbitrary and unpredictable life is. Yet it also gave us a sense of comfort in the fact that everyone is in the same boat that is life.

8. It was funny

There was always a comic relief to reel back the emotional heaviness of the show.

9. It taught us life lessons