Song of the Week – Breathe Me

So, I recently shared the series Six Feet Under with Kenneth and Rebekah. It was one of my very favorites when it was on. One of those very few times I actually mourned the end of a series.

And I don't even watch TV anymore.

I was super excited when Kenneth and Rebekah were old enough to watch it and bought the boxed set a few months ago. We've been watching it ever since and finally finished it a couple of night ago.

The series finale was as I remember it – the best ending to any series, ever.

I'll admit that I was bawling my eyes out. I hesitated posting this video of the last ten minutes, but I HAVE to. It's such an amazing series, and even though you probably won't feel it as much as I did if you haven't become attached ot the characters, it's an emotional, beautiful ten minutes accompanied by a gorgeous song, Breathe Me by Sia.

So if you're part way through the series, DON'T WATCH this!

But if you watched it when it was on, this will be a bittersweet reminder of how amazing the show was, and if you haven't watched it, you must. By the time you get through all five seasons, this will mean even more to you.

And on another note, if I could only point to one TV series to illustrate perfection in writing, this would be it. It is completely flawless from start to finish, with rich, multi-dimensional characters that stay a part of your psyche long after you finish watching. It's commentary on life and death actually taught me something and changed me in a way I can't quite explain. I tip my hat to Alan Ball, the executive producer. He's now working on True Blood.

One of my favorite quotes?

"You can't take a picture of this It's already gone."