It’s time to say goodbye to Joe, Cameron, Donna, and Bos
Beautiful.
Thats the only way to describe the two-hour finale ofHalt and Catch Fire.
Well, also satisfying.
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Thats another word for it!
Computers arent the thing.
Theyre the thing that gets us to the thing.
Joe said that to Gordon in the pilot when they first met, and its true.
Computers led Joe to Gordon, which was perhaps Joes most fulfilling relationship.
The blocking symbolizes how these two are in different places of their lives and want different things.
Search finds most of the characters forced to make important decisions about their futures, both professionally and personally.
But, before he accepts that prognosis, he needs to take one more look at the past.
Its not working, so he takes it to Donna to fix.
The Clark women also make some big moves in this episode.
At the top of the hour, Joanie boards a plane to go backpacking through Asia.
In classicHalt and Catch Firefashion, we see the ask but not the rejection.
The scene cuts to Haley running back to her car in tears.
Oh yes, Yahoo plays a pivotal role in Search.
Thus, Comet dies.
The failure of Comet catalyzes the end of this relationship, too.
I wanted us to work, she says, before adding.
It did for a while.
While its sad to see this relationship end, it makes complete sense.
So, with that, Cameron decides to accept Alexas Paris offer.
He begins the finale by bidding adieu to all of the people who worked for the company.
Needing some clarity or something, Joe visits a fortune teller played by bloody Carol Kane.
From there, the finale turns its attention to the characters were most interested in: Donna and Cameron.
Basically, shes living her best life.
Yet again, she has decided to leave right when things start to fall apart.
Yes, Joe Irish-goodbyed San Francisco.
Cam heads to Donnas home to say goodbye.
Donna hesitates, which causes Cameron to immediately take it back.
While she doesnt let Cameron read it, she summarizes it: Joe moved because he needed a change.
(Alas, she would be wrong.)
This message moves Cameron, whom Donna calls her best partner.
But, that doesnt stop them from visiting the old Mutiny offices.
The ensuing scene reveals just how much these two have matured and learned from their pasts.
Whatevers burning you up now, just know it will fade.
Every problem feels big in the moment, but Gordon, you know better, he says.
That last part is essential and sums up the series progression, too.
But alas, both of them acknowledge they dont have any ideas now.
The next morning, Cameron and Donna get breakfast.
Once they finish, Cameron waits outside for Donna, who stays behind to pay the check.
Inspiration strikes Donna as they look around.
Cameron, I have an idea, she says.
A smile creeps across Camerons face.
This ending feels more than earned.
Hes actually works at a school teaching the humanities, which feels like the perfect ending for him.
Maybe its time he put his faculty with words to help the next generation change the world.
As the song conveys, Joe cut ties with some of his past to make it find his home.
