That was a letdown pretty unsatisfying not much of an ending
11 years it's been 11 years since the premiere of Nickelodeon's TV series Victorious it had toys it
had video games and it had a spin-off series but the one thing Victorious never had was a finale
and to this day it still bothers me I've made analysis videos I've made commentaries
heck I've even made a Victorious cover album and released it on all major music platforms
I'm not saying I'm Victorious' number one fan but I'm at least in the top two
so today on the 11th birthday of one of my favorite TV shows of all
time I will valiantly vehemently and virtuously veer this visibly vile and vicious crime into
a vision of vivacious victory friends humans thespians let's finally put an end to Victorious
There's not enough people with originality so here I am to save the day Jayniac
the members of the Victorious gang are all seniors in this finale they're all about to graduate but
Hollywood arts isn't your normal school you see there's this annual school tradition where the top
7 final year students at Hollywood arts are asked to participate in a performing arts talent show
that'll be broadcasted across America in front of a live studio audience the name of the show "Who
Wants To Be Victorious?" this is also the name of the episode by the way in the hallways Hollywood
arts' principal Helen Dubois openly chooses Tori Vega, Andre Harris, Jade West, Robbie Shapiro,
Cat Valentine, Beck Oliver, and...Ryder Daniels as the school's top seven students now I know a lot
of you are probably wondering why Ryder Daniels is on this list after all he manipulated female
students talents just so he could get good grades but here's something you may not have noticed
Helen Dubois wasn't the principal when Ryder's manipulation was exposed sure she would have
had him re-audition and Helen Back Again but as Tori and Andre demonstrate in their re-audition
people are allowed to perform with a partner Ryder could have easily found someone to manipulate
into sympathizing with him in order to pass the re-audition add this with Helen only seeing his
history of good grades and boom she'd probably think he's a star student and hey listen if
you hate this idea don't worry he doesn't stick around for long after catching wind of Ryder's
return the whole gang is turned off by the idea but Helen reassures them that the Who Wants To
Be Victorious talent show consists of seven solo performances realizing the gang won't even have
to interact with Ryder Daniels at all they agree Helen tells them to sign and initial what each of
them will be doing for the show on the application forms provided the gang walks away while comically
dissing Ryder Daniels loud enough so everyone can hear and theme song the Victorious gang and Ryder
are now in Sikowitz's classroom to brainstorm what each of them should do for the show
every time Ryder makes a suggestion he's promptly shut down by the gang in some humorous way if you
want to make it even funnier you can have him sit all the way on the opposite side of the classroom
ultimately the Victorious gang decides on this remember these because they're very important
Tori will perform a female vocal solo, Andre will improvise a song on the spot while playing piano,
Beck will write and perform his own soliloquy which is basically a monologue addressed to
himself sort of like speaking his thoughts out loud, Robbie will do a comedy act,
Jade will reenact her favorite scene from the scissoring, Cat will do a dance performance,
and when Ryder chimes in to say what he'll do Jade shouts "No one likes you!"
causing Ryder to start arguing with the gang loud enough for Sikowitz to come inside the room
Ryder says he doesn't want to be a part of the talent show anymore but Sikowitz reminds him of
this 7 student requirement and tells Ryder that if he doesn't participate he's required to choose his
replacement Ryder looks at the Victorious gang with a mischievous grin on his face
the Victorious gang looks worried knowing that Ryder's up to something Ryder looks at Sikowitz
and says oh I know who can replace me smash cut to Trina Vega singing Chicago in the classroom
while the Victorious gang and Sikowitz all cover their ears we transitioned to Helen's office where
Sikowitz and the Victorious gang sans Trina are begging her to switch Trina out for someone else
because they know Trina wouldn't be able to do the song and dance numbers she signed up for
Helen explains that when a student picks a replacement for this talent show the only person
allowed to choose another replacement is the new current replacement everyone is disappointed but
Sikowitz comes up with an idea he asks Helen if it'd be possible to speak with the actual
producers in charge of the talent show to see if they'd be willing to lift that rule just this
once Helen gives them the studio address and Beck drives them there in his RV on the
way there we could have some fun interactions with the characters and with items in Beck's RV
because why not but most importantly Jade throws a really cruel insult at Tori something along
the lines of while we're at it could we replace Tori too I'm starting to think horrible talent
just runs in the Vega family something like that anyway they arrive at the studio and something
strange happens the host of the event walks up to them and tells them they're just in time
confusion runs across the gang's face and Tori asks what he means the host asks if they got the
letter they sent to Hollywood arts the gang's still confused the host explains to them that
this year for the first time ever the annual Who Wants To Be Victorious talent show will be
shared between 14 students 7 from their school and 7 from the other school Sikowitz exclaims
what other school- great Gandhi is that... in walks 7 female students and their female teacher
the whole Victorious gang looks with anger and simultaneously says Northridge girls
no wonder they didn't get the letter then we could cut to commercial like this fortunately
the gang doesn't forget the reason they came there so they asked the host if there's any way
to change the replacement student rule to which the host responds with a big fat no they ask for
the producers but guess what he is the producer the gang begins to complain and the host promptly
asks them to hand in their signed application for the show then like I don't know Cat pulls
it out of her bra or something the host looks confused but takes the application and walks away
and now the tension in the room is thick Hollywood art students faced off against Northridge students
not a word is said just very intense eye contact the host returns and tells everyone he'll be
announcing the students and their respective performances on TV tonight so they can leave
now but before we transition the Victorious gang leaves first the Northridge gang sticks around for
a bit we transition it's night time and the whole Victorious gang sans Sikowitz is in Tori's house
sitting across the couch watching TV waiting to hear the public announcement for Who Wants
To Be Victorious the host comes on and there's a nice little music jingle and all that jazz
he holds up the paper and says tomorrow we'll be showing live performances from the top 7
students at Hollywood arts and the top 7 students at Northridge starting with Hollywood arts we'll
begin with an improvised song by the gang leans in to listen attentively and the host says Tori Vega
the gang starts looking confused the host continues a soliloquy by Jade West a solo
dance performance by Robbie Shapiro a comedy act by Andre Harris a song and dance by Beck Oliver a
movie reenactment by Cat Valentine and finally the host takes a pause to flip the page he's reading
off of the gang looks at each other in fear and Andre says but wait that means the host continues
a female vocal solo by Trina Vega the gang slowly looks at Trina in unison Trina stands up
from the couch excited while the rest of the gang starts to groan so as you may have guessed those
Northridge girls sabotaged the Hollywood arts students application forms basically leading to
every member of the Victorious gang either doing something completely out of their comfort zone
or just doing something that isn't their strongest talent this is great for a finale because it could
push each and every one of them to showing their untapped potential but don't worry it gets better
let's continue tensions run high in the Vega household everyone is stressing out except Trina
in fact she's the only one that's being optimistic seeing it as an opportunity to finally shine it's
at this moment that Tori stands up and rips into Trina Tori lets all of her anger out by telling
Trina she's talent-less, obnoxious, and that she's the biggest mistake Hollywood arts has ever made
tears begin to well up in Trina's eyes and she struggles to find words to say is is that
true she mutters as she looks at the rest of the gang who all give her the cold shoulder she says
that she'll practice as hard as she can but Tori interrupts and says forget it Trina, Trina storms
off and goes upstairs to her room Tori begins to feel regret but she's too focused on the current
situation to do anything about it after trying to come up with ways out of doing each other's
performance piece the gang realizes their best bet is to just do it they each try to help the
other with their respective performance piece before leaving the Vega residence we transition
it's 3:27am. Get it? huh? huh? get it? and Tori hears a knock at the door she opens it to find
Jade. Jade tells Tori that she left her scissors at the house while trying to teach Cat her part
for reenacting the scissoring Tori who hasn't gotten any sleep yet welcomes Jade inside Jade
searches everywhere to no avail where are they Vega jade scoffs but Tori has no idea ultimately
the two start arguing and it's at this moment that Tori says what is your deal Jade I've been at this
school for years now and you still treat me like I'm the worst person you've ever met every time
we make up, every time I think we might finally be friends you always go right back to hating me and
frankly I don't think that's fair! Jade stares at Tori menacingly but Tori holds her ground
fair Jade retorts fair tell me Vega what part of you is fair you get into my school with just one
performance, you kiss my boyfriend on your first day, and you never get in trouble for anything
Tori tries to interject but Jade interrupts then you weasel your way into my friend group
and all of a sudden everybody loves you let's all go to Tori's house guys won't that be fun and you
want to know what the worst thing about you is Vega? Tori rolls her eyes the worst thing is
every time I make it clear how much I don't like you, you just keep butting in and trying
so desperately to make me like you what part of that is fair Tori what part of that is fair
the room goes silent before Jade finishes by saying you know what you can keep my scissors
you've already taken everything else from me... Jade leaves, Tori begins to reflect for a bit,
and we cut the commercial yeah check out the merch hu huughl we come back and it's the day
of the Who Wants To Be Victorious talent show the whole Victorious gang and Sikowitz are standing
outside the school's parking lot Tori notices that neither Beck's RV or Sikowitz's van are there
she asks what's up and the gang explains that the Northridge girls sabotaged their rides so
they wouldn't be able to get to the show the gang's panicking but then Cat has an idea
you guys I know who could drive us she starts texting on her phone the gang ignores Cat and
they start coming up with ideas all of which are futile and just when all hope seems lost a
beaten-up rusty grease-stained car pulls up the doors open and out of the driver's seat emerges
you guessed it Cat Valentine's brother who will be expertly played by Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande's
brother in real life Cat's brother says something crazy like I took the feet out of my trunk so you
guys could all fit but there's not enough rope to keep you tied down there the gang all look
at each other realizing that this is their only option they get to the show just in time to get
their acts ready Sikowitz gives a really powerful speech about how proud he is of all the students
and they each give each other a look of confidence except Trina and here's where there'd be actual
performances I'm not really going to describe them but I'll give you the key moments also just a
reminder that the event is televised in front of a live studio audience Tori finally writes a song on
the spot all by herself and the song is basically an apology to everyone she may have heard or used
throughout all of high school. Before Jade goes on stage Tori tells her that she was
secretly always trying to impress Jade and that she's sorry she forced herself into Jade's life
Jade accepts her apology and goes on stage Jade's soliloquy is about her mixed feelings
towards her father but at the end she admits that even though he may not feel the same way
she will always love him. Before Robbie goes on stage to do his dance the host announces his name
out loud and Cat's brother says wait you're Robbie Shapiro to which Robbie responds with yupperoony
Cat's brother then tells Robbie that his sister always talks about him heavily implying that Cat
has feelings for Robbie excited Robbie dances his heart out with a few callbacks to the time
he was in dance class Andre gets on stage for his comedy act which is pretty much just Andre
telling really funny stories about what happened to the Victorious gang throughout the show's run
really nice way to do a brief recap. Beck finally gets to do a solo song and dance and he chooses a
love song he dedicates to Jade. Cat reenacts a scene from the scissoring...I really couldn't
think of anything to do with Cat anyway the gang is all backstage now feeling nervous because the
next person is Trina now listen closely because this is my second favorite scene the first being
the actual ending Trina gets on stage she looks out to the crowd in front of her she's nervous
and everything is quiet Trina closes her eyes and opens her mouth and begins to sing Here I Am
Once Again that's right Trina finally gets to sing Make It Shine remember that in the first episode
of Victorious it was Trina that was supposed to sing the song not Tori and when Tori does
sing the song on stage she asks for it to be sped up so for Trina's final performance on the show
she'd be given the opportunity to actually do her first performance on the show Trina sings
the slowed down version of Make It Shine that she practiced all the way back in the first episode
Trina sees that everyone enjoyed her performance and she smiles with tears coming down her face
Trina finally gets the applause she's wanted her whole life she goes backstage to the rest of the
Victorious gang and they all hug her Sikowitz says Trina we're sorry we didn't give you our approval
to which Trina responds with I never needed it we transitioned back to the school and the cast
is at their graduation Sinjin and Burf compiled a killer slideshow from all their years of creeping
the gang throw their graduation caps up and we stylishly transition to their lockers
the halls are empty it's just Tori, Beck, Jade, Andre, Robbie, Cat, and Trina
everyone finished emptying their lockers and they simultaneously closed their doors and walked to
the center of the hallway they all trade looks but no one wants to say anything Tori chimes in...
well I guess... but again no one has anything to say Andre speaks up
we should probably leave before they turn off the lights to which Cat responds with
can we at least play one more game Tori smiles and says apples are falling out of my butt the
gang looks confused so Tori clarifies by saying ALPHABETICAL improv anyone? Andre smiles and
responds with BUT Tori this might be the last time we see each other. Robbie joins in with
CAN we still be friends after this? Cat says DIFFERENT schools sure sounds like a big deal.
Then Beck responds with EVEN if we still hang out it won't be the same. Jade grins and adds
FORGETTING something Tori still owes me a pair of scissors! Trina jumps in with GREAT so you can all
come over and help us look for them HOW about you let me keep them as something to remember you by.
I think that's a great idea Tori we should all give each other something as a souvenir.
JUST be sure to keep in touch whenever we can. KINDLY give me your phone numbers, e-mails, and
social medias so we never lose touch. LUCKILY we already have each other's phone numbers, e-mails,
and social medias Cat. MY my how quickly the years went by NOT for me I feel like I've been here
forever. OF course you do Trina you're older than us PERHAPS she failed a grade. QUIRKY little Trina
probably just wanted to stay with us for an extra year. REX what about Rex what happened to Rex?
SAFE and sound in Robbie's backpack. THIS is it huh...what happens next where do we go from
here? UM...honestly guys I'm scared what will our lives be like when we leave? ...VICTORiOUS
no matter where we go, no matter how much we change, no matter who we become, we will always
be Victorious! Beck puts his arm around Jade, Cat takes Robbie's hand and they all leave Hollywood
arts together and the lights in the school turn off but Tori's locker is still shining.
Look I know it's not perfect but I thought it was pretty cool can you believe the show didn't get a
proper finale iCarly got a proper finale you'd think with all these reboots coming out they'd
at least try to bring Victorious back for a proper ending but no so you know what I did it myself be
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now this is the part where most people stop watching so you know what for those of you
who stayed I'm actually going to give you an Amazon card okay this is me actually opening it
for the first time all right see it's on camera you can see first time I'm opening it I would
show you the receipt but like my credit card and all that stuff's on there so this is a 25
Amazon gift card that has not been used yet I'm Canadian so this will probably only work in
Canada but I still wanted to give back to you guys who actually wait till the end of the video yeah
okay so here's the code yep I'm not kidding this is actually an Amazon card that you could totally
use if you're the first person to type this in on your Amazon account alright if you're the
winner please let me know in the comments down below and tell me where you're going to spend
it on I've been talking about Victorious for like a whole year now and you guys have been
incredibly supportive so as my final message to all of you I just want to say no matter where
we go, no matter how much we change, and no matter who we become, we will always be
Victorious