Larry David’s HBO comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, bid farewell after 12 seasons with an episode that stayed true to its signature style.
The series finale aired on Sunday, marking the end of a comedic era that spanned 25 years. As longtime fans tuned in for one last hurrah, they might have noticed echoes of another iconic sitcom throughout the finale.
In typical Curb fashion, the final episode saw David’s character on trial and sentenced to one year for his life of selfish and antisocial behavior. Despite a parade of witnesses testifying against him, Larry ultimately evades conviction on a technicality and returns home. It’s a fitting conclusion for a show that has always reveled in the absurdity of everyday life.
The finale paid off a storyline introduced in the final season, as Larry finds himself in hot water for violating a Georgia election law. This narrative thread also serves as a nod to the polarizing final episode of Seinfeld, which David wrote. With its trial setting, callbacks to earlier episodes, and cameos from past guest stars, the Curb Your Enthusiasm finale mirrors the basic premise of the Seinfeld one, albeit with its own unique twists. Watch the cast say, “Goodbye” to each other below:
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Throughout its run, Curb Your Enthusiasm has remained remarkably consistent in its storytelling approach. Creator Larry David has never strayed far from the formula he established back in 2000, blending dark humor with cringe-inducing scenarios and featuring a fictionalized version of himself at the center of it all.
As Larry faces the consequences of his actions in court, the episode delivers plenty of classic Curb moments, from awkward encounters to laugh-out-loud absurdity. While the finale may not reach the heights of the show’s greatest episodes, it still offers plenty of entertainment for fans who have followed Larry’s misadventures over the years.
Ultimately, the series concluded on a note that feels true to its irreverent spirit. Larry David’s refusal to learn from his mistakes and his unapologetic demeanor serve as a fitting send-off for a character who has always marched to the beat of his own drum. As the curtain falls on “Curb,” fans can take solace in the fact that Larry David’s unique brand of humor will leave a lasting legacy in the world of television comedy.
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