The end of a series. (HIMYM)

     This upcoming monday (March 31st), audiences everywhere will say goodbye to the beloved comedy series, "How I Met Your Mother."

      For nine wonderful seasons this television series has brought its fans joy, sadness, heartbreak and comedy giving scenarios that are relatable to perhaps every college student. For those of you who don't know about the show, Ted Mosby is an aspiring architect, who is looking for love of his life in the heart of New York, with the help of his best friends.

     After picking up the series at season 7, I almost immediately fell in the love with the characters. From a film students stand point I thought the series was brilliant. A common problem that television writers have to staying on track with the original plot. For the exception of season 6, the writers have brought up our hopes, only to destroy them, until now.

       The technical aspects of this show are also brilliant. The setting is primarily in two locations; Ted's apartment and the bar right below. Whenever Ted and his gang gathers at their usual booth in the bar, the lighting is superb. The gaffers are able to take a dark setting and light the main characters, while keeping figures in the background. Most of the time the group of friends meets at night which makes the lighting set up a little bit easier.

       Another technical aspect of the series is the costuming. Neil Patrick Harris plays the infamous "Barney Stinson" whos famous line is "suit up," suggesting that he always wears a suit and tie. The two actresses of Robin and Lily play characters that are in their young twenties, when in reality they are much older. By giving them loose, relaxed clothing the female audience is able to make a connection.

     In my opinion, How I met Your Mother is one of the most hilarious comedies on television. The diverse characters with different personalities blended together to create a family. This monday will wrap up a heart-warming series that will hopefully leave everyone pleased.