Veronica Mars

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Season 4
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

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  1. LoganEcholls
    Aug 22, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER.
    It could have featured Veronica doing the Charleston for six episodes and I would have enjoyed every second of it. But that ending. For me, it gives a whole old meaning to "spoiler." That bomb blew up the entire series, and I don't know if that's what Rob Thomas meant to do or not.

    If he did want to wash his hands of the whole world of Neptune he created, then he succeeded. But if he does want Veronica Mars to go on, then he must reconsider that bomb of an ending. It would not be too hard to reconfigure the story, especially because I was in naval intelligence, so that I am properly and completely revived (the lost scene recently discovered and posted on Twitter does it perfectly).

    The jury is now in, and the fact is that for Veronica Mars to successfully go on, Logan Echolls must be brought back fully alive. It's the only way for the series to fully recover and for its viewers, followers, and admirers ever to enjoy a Season 5.

    Unlike tragedies in life, TV can undo mistakes and make things right. Rob's choice was a bad bet. It has left the whole "noir" but very fun, overall uplifting series with a tragic wrong call of an end.

    Fix it, Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell, Hulu et al. Fix it while there's still time. Veronica can never replace Nancy Drew with this ending. And Kristen will have to console her daughters by explaining that I was never real. It was all pretend. And that Veronica's husband had to be killed because she could never be a badass private eye with a husband to go home to.

    Admit you made a mistake and fix it. Owning it would be admirable. Commendable. If you do so you will never regret it, and I guarantee you will be well rewarded.    … Expand
  2. LanceGardner
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    It's worth taking the time to revisit Rob Thomas' creation once more. Veronica Mars' compelling fourth season offers a good balance of entertainment and nostalgia and is the most enjoyable and grounded since the show's first, and the final twist - while poorly executed - also transforms a prospective season five into an exciting prospect.
  3. LeXXeD
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    To me, the question or premise of season 4 was, could veronica Mars continue on as she was in her small town? The answer was yes, but not without consequences and finally processing the tragedies in her life. As usual, it's a show ahead of it's time.
  4. SMichelin
    Aug 19, 2019
    2
    The character of Veronica was missing her marshmallow center this season. She had no time for her best friend, barely paid attention to her father's faltering health, mocked her long-term boyfriend for going to therapy, and ultimately became the villain in her own story. Her character arc was confusing given where she was after the Veronica Mars movie and subsequent books, and the lack ofThe character of Veronica was missing her marshmallow center this season. She had no time for her best friend, barely paid attention to her father's faltering health, mocked her long-term boyfriend for going to therapy, and ultimately became the villain in her own story. Her character arc was confusing given where she was after the Veronica Mars movie and subsequent books, and the lack of continuity was jarring. I may have accepted the regression of her personality if it had been explained on screen, but it wasn't.

    As for the mystery, it was very weak, and the pacing was slow. It was not enough to fill eight hours of story. There were some logic fails and plot holes, which aren't necessarily noticeable on first viewing because the writers tried to throw a lot of things into the mix to confuse and distract, but with a little thought you can see the glaring errors. Additionally, Veronica Mars is supposed to be a brilliant detective, but she hardly does any investigative work, and she is literally dumbed-down by the writers in order to make the final "twist" happen.

    As for that final twist, it is disappointing that it was merely tacked on for shock value. It wasn't essential to the plot of the story and it reduced what was already a lackluster season into something unwatchable.    … Expand
  5. Slivu6ka
    Aug 19, 2019
    0
    The long-awaited revival of the beloved series became a disappointing spectacle. I was bored and disgusted to watch the stupid, immoral people that the heroes turned into. Veronica regressed to a stupid, greedy and unpleasant woman. Wallace, Elephant and Keith now almost never appeared on the screen. Logan always saved the situation in the old seasons, but here he had only a few memorableThe long-awaited revival of the beloved series became a disappointing spectacle. I was bored and disgusted to watch the stupid, immoral people that the heroes turned into. Veronica regressed to a stupid, greedy and unpleasant woman. Wallace, Elephant and Keith now almost never appeared on the screen. Logan always saved the situation in the old seasons, but here he had only a few memorable scenes. The plot is banal and simple, full of holes. And finally, love is dead.… Expand
  6. Elucidate
    Aug 18, 2019
    5
    I haven't watched any previous VM stuff, but I heard about this being on Hulu so I decided to give it a shot. Honestly, the main problem to me is that the story is simply not interesting enough to last eight episodes. There's too much lazy filler -- useless party/drinking scenes, side-plots that I don't remotely care about, unnecessary amounts of B-grade banter. Veronica is entirelyI haven't watched any previous VM stuff, but I heard about this being on Hulu so I decided to give it a shot. Honestly, the main problem to me is that the story is simply not interesting enough to last eight episodes. There's too much lazy filler -- useless party/drinking scenes, side-plots that I don't remotely care about, unnecessary amounts of B-grade banter. Veronica is entirely unlikeable, which I doubt is supposed to be the case given how passionate the fanbase is.

    On the other hand, solid performances from Enrico Colantoni and Izabela Vidovic were refreshing to see. There were a few captivating scenes, but overall just not enough. I expected it to be better, based on the hype.    … Expand
  7. Bigjso
    Aug 8, 2019
    9
    Very good and I loved and understood why they end like the way it did. Nobody wants to see Veronica married with 5 kids, I'm tired of those people complaining about the end. Grow up kids, happy end doesn't exist in real life.
  8. wordcriminal
    Aug 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season was the best since season 1 -- it stayed true to the soul of Veronica while bringing the hardboiled noir foundation of the series to the fore of the story, theme, and aesthetic. This season pulls no punches; Veronica is an adult dealing with very adult problems, albeit not always with great aplomb, as might be expected of someone who's gone through as much as she has. She's hostile, isolated, stubborn, but she's still the Veronica we love who would do anything for her loved ones and anything in the pursuit of justice. The season finale sets Veronica up to stare down the huge conflict that she's been avoiding -- whether to give in to the cynicism where she feels safest or to give her own happiness a chance.… Expand
  9. adum7
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ughhh this was the season i needed!!! i've always hated logan and his relationship with veronica. he's literally the worst character in the entire series. it's about time he was killed off for all the disgusting things he's done to veronica and others in the past. i'm so grateful this show made a comeback with an absolutely FANTASTIC season. it's just a shame certain fans have to make it all about them and start crying and whinging lol. anyways! we stan veronica mars! #stillamarshmallow… Expand
  10. Griley3
    Aug 7, 2019
    1
    Definitely a bait and switch for a VM spin-off w/o everything that made the show great. Bye VM
  11. oppugno
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been a fan of this show since it aired in 2004 and i've followed it throughout the past 15 years... series 4 was one of the best yet. the mystery was intriguing and so were the new characters. veronica was bad-ass and is such a role model for this generation. logan's death was much needed as it was obvious the two were not going to live happily ever after anyway. sooooo excited for season 5.… Expand
  12. Trawnik
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Genius writing! The show continues to deliver amazing content - episode after episode. The character development this season was brilliant and a representation of real-life encounters. Bravo, Rob Thomas.
  13. klornek
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    one of the best seasons so far! rob thomas is a genius! i can’t wait to see the direction veronica mars goes in from now.
  14. DrLightningTX
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season seemed like it was written by people who never watched previous seasons (or the movie) and didn't know Veronica at all. She wasn't even a shell of herself - she was someone else - and she's actually so terrible that you end up rooting against her and hoping the other people in her life can somehow escape her. And there was no explanation given for it. The change might have been acceptable if it had been remotely explained, but it wasn't.

    Of course, once the final episode finished rolling, the reasons became clear. The writers were told to kill Logan and then just work backward from there. To quote someone else who put it incredibly well: Killing Logan with this level of extreme tragedy... makes Veronica’s interior life uninhabitable. From now on being inside her head will either feel too painful to be fun or too painless to be true. Either way, it’ll break my heart.

    The whole season was filled with lazy writing, two dimensional characters, and countless idiotic "creative decisions" including making Logan's death the result of Veronica, Keith, and the entire sheriff's department (and FBI) failing to do their jobs. When everyone in the audience knew that damn backpack was a bomb. The end result is something wholly unwatchable, because it is utterly devoid of anything that made the show worth watching in the past.

    Terrible Mystery
    OOC Behavior for Veronica All Season
    This show isn't even worth putting on in the background while you clean the house.    … Expand
  15. fauxepticon
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest disappointment from a television show I once loved...ever. Not only was the big twist ill-conceived, poorly plotted, and a betrayal of an entire fanbase, but the season itself landed flat, with a Veronica who was cruel to those she loved and many beloved characters sidelined. Veronica’s treatment of Weevil was plainly racist. Leo was just unnecessary (and I have no idea how he could make FBI with his checkered law enforcement past). What didn’t defy logic just infuriated or saddened. Actors did their best; Rico Colantoni and Jason Dohring especially deserve praise. But a depressing and unnecessary affair all around.… Expand
  16. Emsee1
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mystery was boring and predictable. The main character was cruel to her family and friends. Treating Weevil an old friend with no understanding. Making fun of her boyfriends attempts to get therapy and face his demands. Most of the supporting characters had barely anytime on screen. Also lastly the killing of Logan at the end was just cruel. A women doesn't have to be damaged to be the underdog. Just because they got married didn't mean they were going to become boring. They were not perfect. Honestly, I wish I would have just watched the first 3 season and movie because of this season I cant watch my favorite show. Im out.… Expand
  17. cornfrontation
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    Season 4 was a shadow of its former self. The show lost its soul and forgot that while it may be called Veronica Mars, the secondary characters were just as important to the show. This season most of the secondary characters were either not present at all (I commend Tina Majorino for refusing to be in this trash) or basically nothing more than background figures. The mystery was uninspiredSeason 4 was a shadow of its former self. The show lost its soul and forgot that while it may be called Veronica Mars, the secondary characters were just as important to the show. This season most of the secondary characters were either not present at all (I commend Tina Majorino for refusing to be in this trash) or basically nothing more than background figures. The mystery was uninspired and Veronica did zero solving of anything, letting people just tell her all the answers instead. As someone who has spent the better part of 15 years campaigning for this show and investing money into the movie, I hope I never have to see another episode of it again.… Expand
  18. Heyhazzy
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    Worst thing to happen to this franchise was a Season 4. That’s coming from a 15 year fan and Kickstarter contributed. What was done to this [veronica mars] character is unforgivable and not worth the 8 hours. The complete disregard of a fan base, that essentially funded and pushed for this reboot, by the show runner Rob Thomas, was offensive and miscalculated. Disney and Hulu movingWorst thing to happen to this franchise was a Season 4. That’s coming from a 15 year fan and Kickstarter contributed. What was done to this [veronica mars] character is unforgivable and not worth the 8 hours. The complete disregard of a fan base, that essentially funded and pushed for this reboot, by the show runner Rob Thomas, was offensive and miscalculated. Disney and Hulu moving forward with this show runner would send a very distinct misogynistic message about their brand.… Expand
  19. HotaruRea
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    This season is like original show in only the broadest of strokes. Veronica was regressed to unrecognizable mess of a human being with no explanation, she was never perfect but she is racist, stupid and unlikable in this iteration. The mystery is so predictable and bad, the writing is missing it's soul and the only good thing in this season: Logan, is ruined by the end. Hard pass and IThis season is like original show in only the broadest of strokes. Veronica was regressed to unrecognizable mess of a human being with no explanation, she was never perfect but she is racist, stupid and unlikable in this iteration. The mystery is so predictable and bad, the writing is missing it's soul and the only good thing in this season: Logan, is ruined by the end. Hard pass and I hope Rob Thomas never writes again.… Expand
  20. krisbritt
    Aug 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i don't know about ya'll but i really didn't NEED to see a 30 year old woman with no devolvement acting like the tortured 17 year old still high off her best friends death. spoiler: logan's death adds nothing to development/the story, whether it's fake or not. it's a shock value move with no substance done in a way that disrespects the very point of television. it's not noir, nor "dark & twisty" it's bad writing, as the ENTIRE season is. some of the best written material ( which isn't even that great ) is amplified by jason dohring to make it something, & his dedication to a character of 15 years that actually HAS developed past his trauma & pain. so i'm not interested in knowing what the writers THINK i need. you didn't NEED to do these things for another season. it NEEDED substance & you failed as a writing/producing team bc you're too far dedicated to this idea of FAKE feminism without understanding the meaning of the word. a woman can be powerful & independent with a partner, she can be witty & smart but have someone willing to share her life. it's EMPOWERING to see a woman & a man breaking the mold of soapy drama to find healthy bonds in tv, rob thomas fails once again in understanding this bc he's too concerned with not servicing anyone but himself & kristen's hard to root for & often childish role. the framework of veronica mars had potential but it failed to deliver bc of the writers trying to hard to prove that this wasn't a service to the fans ( despite only being revived bc of their funds once already ). there was no glamour or mystery, simply a group of people trying to be edgy & shocking but instead producing numerous failed classic tropes. all that was succeeded was alienating a fanbase that you were fine using to promote your show, fund your revivals, & manipulate into supporting **** writing in the sake of seeing their favorites again only to erase them for shock. also humiliating any survivors of trauma watching the show by shaming them for getting help for a poorly delivered one liner. my future kids don't need vmars in their life, & neither do i. she's not a role model, she's a mess. & so is this revival.… Expand
  21. Jojo1369
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    The show doesn’t miss a beat with it’s classic jokes, stunning storylines and non-stop cliffhangers. The mix of new/old characters brings up intriguing dynamics. Controversial shocking end to season finale, it will get you in tears.
  22. jarbidy
    Jul 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor season, the mystery isn't good, very sloppy and a cruel lack of time for other important original characters. Veronica has regressed and is a bad friend and girlfriend, her soft core, she used to be a marshmallow, barely shown all through the season. The last 10 minutes are awful. The death of one of the most beloved characters of the show, who has the best story arc is extremely badly handled, it's soapy and cheesy. Such a disservice to an amazing character and just to traumatize even more the heroine.… Expand
  23. bridgetfrill
    Jul 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 was a huge disappointment. I don't recognize this Veronica; I have no idea how she got here after the movie and the books. Maybe don't fundamentally change your 'protagonist' after 15 years? (Is she even supposed to be the protagonist still? I related to Logan much more than to her this season.) Mocking therapy is not cool. Using trauma to 'make your character more interesting' is not cool. Fridging characters for shock value is not cool.… Expand
  24. flowerpower
    Jul 28, 2019
    0
    So "brave and stunning" of all characters to stand up against those racists and misogynists. Garbage season with garbage writing, a garbage ending, and garbage commentary on contemporary society. Apparently death doesn't faze you as long as the guy was a misogynist. Watched the whole thing, but I am just going to pretend that this season doesn't exist.
  25. Kal_Gr
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    Veronica at her best, returns strong in the familiar settings of her hometown as a full-time P.I. new threats, new mystery, old friends and lovers and enemies, with some unexpected twists and a solid conclusion to the main mystery, and an exploding finale leaving us wanting for more. Give us season 5 now!
  26. Lulu1138
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The casual mysogyny of this season is troubling. Filled with overused tropes. Doesn’t understand the genre it claims to be throughout season. Main character turned into an unlikable shrew. Last 10 minutes is some of the worst, predictable TV I have ever seen. Skip it.… Expand
  27. AmINotEntrtaind
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    I'm still recovering, but I loved it. Finally, a reboot that doesn't coast on the success of earlier iterations. I'm a long time fan, but I wanted material that would challenge me, and this delivered.
  28. Francesco92
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Veronica is witty, sassy and an adult. This season was different, but also more mature and darker. A perfect return!
  29. Bnm4694
    Jul 23, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lazy writing. The only way to write a relationship is on-again, off-again apparently; and, when that’s boring, just kill one of them. Because a stable relationship/partnership has absolutely no conflict … Expand
  30. thinkfast
    Jul 22, 2019
    1
    Sadly, really awful. Everything from the dialogue to the plot felt so contrived. It tried to recapture the glory of the first season but lacked the energy and quirky authenticity. Right from the first episode I struggled to care about any of the characters or the storylines. There were a few chuckles but that was it. I made it to episode 3 before I just gave up and skipped to episode 8Sadly, really awful. Everything from the dialogue to the plot felt so contrived. It tried to recapture the glory of the first season but lacked the energy and quirky authenticity. Right from the first episode I struggled to care about any of the characters or the storylines. There were a few chuckles but that was it. I made it to episode 3 before I just gave up and skipped to episode 8 which I fast forwarded as much as I could just to make it to the end.… Expand
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#59 Best TV Season of 2019
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#21 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    Aug 7, 2019
    40
    There are a few new characters that are life preservers in this murky swamp of uninteresting plots.
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  2. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jul 26, 2019
    85
    Veronica is back, as prickly, vengeful and noirish as ever, and television—or at least streaming services—is a more wonderfully crime-ridden place for it.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jul 22, 2019
    80
    The adult intelligence is still there, and Bell and Colantoni are still wonderful together, consistently nailing the old-Hollywood, tough-and-tender style the show demands and demonstrating seemingly effortless comic grace. But Thomas hasn’t found a really satisfactory replacement for the show’s loss of teen spirit; and the grown-up romantic travails of Veronica and Logan, a significant subplot in the new season, aren’t as compelling as their tempestuous high school amours. ... [Still,] “Veronica Mars” finds ways to charm you.
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