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Okay, so it’s been about television shows lately here on the J Spot. But you can’t blame me on this one. With two preschool-aged kids at home all we get to watch is Disney Channel. And Kim Possible is one of ‘em shows that we get to see daily. And somehow each show that my kids take interest in, I take time to research online about.

The Disney Channel Original Movie Kim Possible: So the Drama was supposed to be the series finale. The series had run for a full three seasons, and one speculation as to why Disney was initially planning to end it at that point was because the lead characters’ relationships had developed into something more than friendship and crime-fighting-partnership by the end of the movie. But Disney shows usually last four seasons before they pull the plug, so I guess it’s inevitable that they would have to continue it. After all, Kim Possible is a good show, enjoyed by kids and, umm, grown-ups alike (as evident with myself and the kids). This is one of those shows supposedly for kids, but with lots of reference to more mature topics. The quick wit and humor also appeal to adults.

Anyway, It was either that Disney retcon the series with the upcoming season so that Ron and Kim remained friends (and nothing more), or that they consider the movie canon, and let them pursue the relationship. It seems they’re going the relationship way.

This is suspected by some fans to be a type of maxim communicating the idea a strong friendship should first precede romance. According to the series’ directors, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, Kim and Ron will be dating in the upcoming fourth season. It is believed by some fans the addition of the element of romance will be a positive thing, while some others are opposed to it (they believe it may cause the show to jump the shark). Schooley and McCorkle have noted the potential risk, admitting that while Kim and Ron’s blossoming love has given them a chance to do something new with the characters, the relationship has to be handled delicately to avoid turning the series stale. – Wikipedia

Now that’s a good message, isn’t it?

Here’s a video of the ending part of So The Drama, in case you’re interested. The end credits features Could It Be, a song by Christy Carlson Romano (who voices Kim Possible).