Fuller House Ends Without Any Appearance From Michelle
The very loved Netflix series probably did a blunder. Fuller House missed the chance of including Michelle in its last season. The twins, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, who originally played the character for the last eight seasons of Full House, have refused to play it any further. The characters of the series sometimes talk about Michelle, as an indication to the viewers that the Tanner sister is still a character of the show. The viewers felt her absence immediately when they couldn’t see the character in the first season of Fuller House. Yet, she was expected to be seen at least in the final episode. It is stated that Michelle is now settled in New York, where she is running a fashion empire. Yet, the viewers feel that the ship has sailed for the makers.
Viewers tried looking for Michelle, or even traces of her presence in the plot throughout the season. Fuller House had a bunch of twists and turns in the end, with two of her sisters getting married. Even then, the show didn’t mention her name, and it added to moments of annoyance for the viewers. Even the slightest resemblance of Michelle could have worked, but the Netflix series won’t get a second bite at the cherry now. The incident when Danny (Bob Saget) faced a mid-life crisis raised some expectations to see Michelle again. The plot had a major twist when Stephanie had her daughter Danielle but without Michelle’s presence.
All these instances and more could have become chances of wisely incorporating Michelle’s character in the plot. However, to the viewers’ great surprise, the show kept the character aside once and for all. Cameron-Bure revealed that the makers didn’t approach Olsens to return in the final season again. It is said that the sisters had repeatedly refused the offer before. The Fuller House was loaded with hints and gaps that had the best chances of incorporating the character and making the show appear complete in all respects. Yet, the show chose to end it abruptly without the presence of Michelle. Being the successful owner of a fashion empire, she could have gifted her bride-to-be sisters their wedding attires, at least. Such instances could have been used for advantage.
Another smart strategy could have been possible if the plot included Michelle’s presence, sitting in New York, in the dress selection, even without showing her physical presence. However, the show brought Berta, a dress designer, for Stephanie’s big day. Berta isn’t new to the season. The character was seen in some seasons of the show before. Berta brought some pieces of laughter in the storyline, yet, Michelle’s presence was dearly missed.
It is disappointing to find Michelle’s absence in the last season. Yet, what is more frustrating is the way the plot dealt with her absence. The character could have been shown drowned in work, as a reason for not attending her sister’s wedding. The producers could have used so many nuances and parts of the plot to make an excuse for her absence, instead of simply showing her awkward absence.
Full House has been a show that showcased how families are important in lives. A family can see the funniest and the hardest times when every family member is firmly connected to each other. For a franchise that brought the importance of “togetherness” on the screens, it is absurd to show one of its crucial characters missing throughout the finale season. The producers could have tried more to incorporate the character, or at least her fake resemblance’ in the finale. Ending a family story in the absence of an important family character is never a good choice.
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