While The Goldbergs series finale was mostly just another average episode for the series, the family sitcom missed an opportunity to revisit one classic comedy trope in its last outing, The Goldbergs changed a lot since the sitcom debuted in September 2013. In its early seasons, The Goldbergs was a warm-hearted family comedy that mined humor from creator Adam Goldberg's recollections of his ‘80s childhood. There was a lot of nostalgia for the decade in early episodes of The Goldbergs and the show was never particularly grounded, but the characters were relatable despite their flaws and many of the show’s plots had roots in Goldberg’s real life.

However, from The Goldbergs season 7 onwards, the real-life Goldberg became less involved with the series. As a result, the sitcom moved further from its original premise. Even the real Beverly Goldberg didn’t like The Goldbergs season 10 and it is easy to see why.