Everyone ended up just where they should be: Monse is taking a gap-year to write a self-described autobiography.
(Netflix)ĭespite the rushed events of this season, season four ended on a bittersweet note with the celebration of Abuelita’s life and the Core Four’s reunion at prom. Everything else was forgettable, and by default a “worst scene.”Įnding The Core Four arguing playfully in On My Block’s final scene. To be honest, the only reason we kept watching was to witness Jamal light up the screen with his iconic one-liners. Simply put, Juanita and the gnomes’ return reminded us of when we didn’t have to force ourselves to press “next episode.” It was a fun flashback to the simplicities of season one, when the show’s unique aspects made it an interesting watch. (Netflix) Best sceneīy far, the best scene was when the gnomes returned to haunt Jamal, signature theme tune and all.
Once Ruby gained the courage to face Latrelle in Juvie, he regained a key piece of himself that he had lost in the tragedy. In contrast to his irritating, angsty teen persona last season, he finally gained back his endearing “Ruby-ness.” After the shooting at the end of the season one finale, everyone treated Ruby like glass waiting to shatter.
Ruby was the only one to undergo worthwhile character development. His death, and Abuelita’s, were added for nothing other than shock value. Oscar’s rushed redemption arc-for which we had been waiting TWO YEARS-felt fruitless, as he was killed off in an act of senseless gang violence at the end of episode five. Every other character simply had no relevance to the plot (or lack thereof). And Ruby… between his tragic forfeit in the senior class presidential race and his rocky relationship with Jasmine, all we can say is: Poor Ruby. Jasmine-who used to be a welcome comedic relief and #girlboss-was lowkey all over the place this season, smothering Ruby every chance she got. Monse was still unbearable and Cesar still had no idea what he wanted not to mention, they STILL had zero chemistry. (Honorable mentions go out to Ruby, Chivo, Oscar, and Abuelita, may those last two rest in peace). No surprises here: Everybody sucked except for Jamal. Lil’ Ricky’s reveal was also extremely anti-climactic, considering it has been teased for the majority of the series.Ĭharacters Jamal visits Abuelita in the hospital. The group claimed to be “in danger,” but what was so dangerous? The show never addressed what consequences they would have faced, so this dilemma fizzled out faster than Cesar’s relationship with Vero after Monse returned from school. The whole storyline had us feeling like we missed something the crew was so worked up about the authorities finding Cuchillos’s body, which they had buried in the season three finale. Between the (overused) miscommunication trope, forced “full-circle” moments, and weird flashback sequences, season four felt rushed, like it was frantically trying to address plot holes leftover from previous seasons. So much yet so little happened, and everything was confusing. Remember when Jamal’s sole purpose was finding Lil’ Ricky and the Rollerworld money, Oscar was a gang member named Spooky, and Ruby was in love with a girl named Olivia? So much has changed. On My Block ’s final season was a far cry from the show we fell in love with. Monse, Ruby, Jamal, and Cesar have a moment at the beach. This season, we watched them find their ways back to each other for one last ride around the block. Jamal is a popular football player, Monse a preppy boarding school student, Ruby a lost puppy, and Cesar a conflicted gang member. Episode one opens with the Core Four at the start of their senior year, in very different places and not on speaking terms. Netflix dropped the show’s final season on October 4, over a year and a half after season three ’s release. After a long hiatus, On My Block is back and so are we-with many thoughts about season four.
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