Nina having fulfilled her contract has become the default answer from all of HER most devout fans (as opposed to the most dedicated fans of the SHOW). And that's fine. You're absolutely right about that part, anyway. But I think you missed what I aimed to express: I'm pissed that Nina, wanting to stay popular, relevant and in the good graces of the bosses and castmates she prematurely peaced-out on, PROMISED to return in the final season, to give COMPLETE closure to Elena's story. At the very, very least, that meant starring in the finale. And we don't know yet that she isn't.
If she REALLY wanted to give-back to the
fans and support everyone involved with the show, she'd have made herself available for about the last 3 eps. But that *is* a lot, especially if she co-starred (as opposed to cameos), as it's around 2 weeks a pop (plus potential post).
While her current schedule appears too packed for 1-2 months in ATL, there is no arguing that her actual (required) WORK related engagements abosolutely left
room for an extended visit to Mystic Falls. Plus, she's been "in-talks" with Julie, Kevin and Mark since last summer....and has known about this being the final and a shortened season since well before then.
Is it possible that Nina will be in the full finale and that they're just keeping it under-wraps for a "great surprise"? Technically, yeah. But two big reasons for this being unlikely stand out: 1. That set, along with TO, has more leaks than a sinking ship. The ENTIRE Sleeping Beauty spell Ep synopsis was posted on freaking Tumblr, by 12 year olds, monthS before the air date. And Julie even knew that, and STILL didn't change a goddamn thing. Other shows, like TWD, handle their "surprises" like matters of National security. And there are ALWAYS dummy, partial and/or alternative scripts for heavies like finales. This is why the CW
will remain the "almost network," but I
digress.
2. Fans are too upset at this point for a happy surprise to be viable. It's gone on too long. Nina's given ZERO indications of *beep* even after Julie, the studio and castmembers have said how important it is she come back and how badly they want her (aside from Ian, that is). By now, the radio silence is deafening and any chances for a ratings explosion have been killed-off, as the deadened hope's done too much damage.
Additionally, there's simply not enough meaningful pressure left to push Nina toward doing what she CLEARLY REALLY does.not.Want.to. If Julie and Co. didn't do it, fans sure as hell a'int gonna make headway. She continues to get loads of new followers on social media (since well before XXX. She never, EVER interacts with any of them, Dobrevic or otherwise. She simply posts all the time, to the delight of every fangirl who wants to be her, as much as they wish to be friends. She's already an incredibly confident woman, but even if the voices of those who are disappointed and/or disgusted were to matter, they're drowned out by her worshippers.
And NOW, the last area of concern has been neutralized...Nina no longer has to worry that walking away from her own show (a contract ending means nothing in this industry/type of situation, simply that there's no legal repercussions...) would lead to a blacklisting. Her career has finally taken flight, and she's crafted an excellent reputation for herself.
It's ALL about the goodness of her own heart at this juncture. Not what she HAS to do, not what she technically owes, but what the mass majority of those who made and supported her, desperately wish she would do.
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imaneassi
8 years ago
It's clear that Nina is coming back for the finale.And they'll start shooting it next week.
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ThinkBfourUSpeak
8 years ago
i agree... word to word
------Pulling someone down will never help you reach the top -----
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