I loved the finale, and thought it was a fantastic ending to a stellar Season 3….. I cannot wait to see how things continue to play out in Season 4!

Loved NB’s acting.Excepional.But so disappointed that they are wasting Lara on Giani.There is so much more to do with this character.Let someone else prop boring Giani.That said,obviously Lara is head over heels i love with Ani.Flawed with issues but madly in love.And Ani is just using her.I hope once Lani break up,Lara won’t waste her time pining for Ani.

I loved the finale. As always terrific acting, and writing. Looking forward to Season 4.

I thought the finale was great. It set up some good soapy stuff for season 4. I have a lot of sympathy for Lara, but am looking forward for some great romantic gesture from Gina next season to stop Ani from making a mistake and marrying Lara.

little disappointed, I think there is too many character in the show we dont see enough of our favorite character. The storie of Owen (and I like him) takes to mutch time in every episode.

A terrible finale to cap a terrible season. I thought there were a couple episodes in the beginning of the season that were decent, but it completely lost its way throughout the course of the season.

The main issue I see is that the focus of the series has lost it’s way. Instead of being a show focused on Gina and her relationships with her family and girlfriends, they decided to make it an ensemble. Ani should have been the second lead, but this year she was middle of the pack, if that. They put tons of focus on the nowhere plot of Van and Owen, Sami, Lara’s alcoholism, and the Colonel’s recovery. That should have been mildly addressed, not dominating episodes.

Although I do think that in small doses each can be slightly decent, we instead were drowned in it. The storylines are not strong enough, and the acting isn’t good enough to sustain being a focul point in the series. Gina got completly washed out this year. She went from lead character to “just one of the bunch”. Same with Ani.

I don’t like the similarity to the DOOL storyline, but I appreciate the Gina/Richard storyline in that they didn’t bombard us with Richard, he came in, left, then popped up a few times. Same with Michele, to a certain extent. It was a thread in the storyline but not too focused. I’m sure Richard will be more focused next year with the addition of the daughter. Which lies another problem.

Too many characters. There aren’t enough episodes and enought time per episode to have this many characters. Next season we are seeing the addition of the daughter, more Richard, Logan and Ani’s brother. Plus everyone we saw this year. It’s too much. There is a saying “Less is More” for a reason.

This show has lost it’s way. They never should have made this show into an ensemble piece, that’s really what it comes down to. I don’t care about more than half of these people. Van, Owen, Sami, Adrienne, Jamie, and Stella. It’s sad that it’s come down to this, it really is.

The season 3 finale was sorta uneventful just as the season 2 finale of Venice. But then again I have to be honest and say that season 3 of Venice has been pretty dull. First of all there was NOT nearly enough of Jessica Leccia and her lovable character Ani Martin. Jessica Leccia is why myself and loads of others are continuing to still support and watch Venice. So Jessia and her character Ani should have been featured in every episode. And the episodes she was featured in she should have had way more actual screen time than she ended up having. Ani Martin is the most likeable, lovable, and consistently portrayed (and written) character on Venice. So its baffling that she was not featured more or given a real story in season 3. This was one of the main reasons why I just could not muster up much interest this season. The character of Ani deserves to be MORE than just someone who comforts or holds Gina’s hand or a person who is constantly duped by her girlfriend Lara with no way of ever getting justice(or standing up for herself). Ani can still remain a kind, generous, and loving woman even if she stands up for herself in her relationships. The introduction of Ani’s brother Jake is a good step. Ani needs to have a story of her own with her brother as well as many more interactions with other characters on the canvas in season 4 of Venice. Just finally give Jessica Leccia and her character Ani Martin more STORY and real meaty material on Venice. Jessica has worked magic with the material she has been given and so we all know she would work miracles with even better writing and story in future.

My main bone of contention with season 3 of Venice has been the backburning of the best story on the series which is the love triangle between Gina/Ani/Lara. This season has shown NO movement at all with that vital and interesting story. In fact this season has derailed and ratcheted down Lara/Ani and Gina/Ani as couples which has been a detrimental mistake since there has been no real romance, love, angst, longing, conflict, or unpredictability on Venice this season. This has rendered V3 to be extremely boring, mundane, and run of the mill with no entertainment factor. The Gina/Ani flashbacks have given the audience almost next to nothing as they are random and don’t fit the current story being played out on the canvas. We never saw how Gina and Ani met or have gotten a real understanding of why they completely fell apart as a couple. Gina and Ani should have been together with much more screen time.

There is NO need to rush a Gina and Ani reunion as that would be a huge mistake, but there should have been conflict, angst, and uncertainty coupled with some romance to keep the audience going. Also it was a huge mistake to have Lara and Ani be sidelined as a couple as well. We saw Lara at the bar away from Ani more than she was with her which frankly sucked since they as a couple have had the most chemistry and the most build up through the seasons while also having so many issues that needed fleshing out. Ani forgave Lara too fast and gave Lara her complete trust too soon. Lara was written very badly and even as a villain with no real motivations for her lies, cheating, deception, etc towards Ani. Lara has not been likeable or root worthy which has been a mistake. We should have seen Lara and Ani having more drama, conflict,angst, romance, and sexy times as a couple. We should have seen Lara try to stop drinking and try to change for Ani. Even if it did not work we should have SEEN Lara doing all she could for Ani. We should have seen Lara and Ani try to work on their issues as a couple and see them being written as a priority. Instead Gina/Ani and Lara/Ani have been a complete afterthought which ruined the season in my opinion. It does not matter if Gina/Ani or Lara/Ani break up, make up, or remain a couple, but the audience needs to SEE this love triangle story play out to the fullest in every way.

The best part of the season 3 Venice finale was Lara proposing to Ani. It added tons of angst, drama, romance, and unpredictability to that story and sets up V4 very well with loads of possibilities. It moved story forward. There needs to be more focus on the Gina/Ani/Lara triangle in season 4 of Venice. We need to see Ani being really confused and torn between her feelings of love, loyalty, and attraction for both Lara and Gina in a real manner during the present time. It should not be an easy and non-dramatic love triangle. The audience also needs to be torn and to eagerly anticipate every episode. The audience needs to be able to root for either couple or any outcome. The audience needs to care. And that can only happen if there is good writing and actual SCREEN TIME and focus given to this story on Venice. The audience can’t become or remain invested in a character or couple if they don’t have logical and entertaining story and screen time TOGETHER. The audience has to SEE the JOURNEY. V4 needs to ramp up the romance, sex, passion, angst, longing, conflict, entertainment, drama, and unpredictability factor. Every episode needs to be an event and something that brings excitement so the audience will be readily anticipating each episode.

I was totally disappointed in the whole season. For it to be so hyped it was a major bomb to me.

I really enjoyed the finale. There was so much good stuff and a lot packed in. I can hardly believe we’ve got about 10 months before season 4. At least we’ll have The Grove in the meantime. 🙂

Crystal Chappell did not disappoint!!!! She has brought all those daytime elements we fell in love with to the web. You’ve got angsty love, secret love child, questionable paternity, a proposal, manipulations, relevant social issues and of course the split personality crazy chick! We were left with cliffhangers all around and anxiously awaiting Season 4. If you havent seen Venice it is well worth $9.99!!!!!

Was a surprising season ending episode. Crystal Chappell brought back the good daytime drama that’s been missing for some time. Love all the cast, Nadia was brilliant and as always Hillary B Smith brings it yet again. So excited for season 4. Venice is proof positive why Crystal is an emmy winner! Michael Fairman you said it best “Crystal Chappell who never fails to illustrate to viewers why she is one of the genres greatest treasures”

Wow i see all five leccia fanatics have moved from crystals twitter to here,lol.

Loved Venice! I realize not everyone is happy with everything that happens in every epi, but if everyone agreed on all things..it wouldn’t be fun now would it lol.. I love all the actors involved with Venice and I’m enjoying the story that CC wants to tell. I will say tho, that the only thing i wasn’t to thrilled with was the baby s/l..but it happened and we’ve moved onto other things.
I’m enjoying Gina and Ani’s journeys and can’t wait til they’re together again 😉

I have watched Venice from its creation and loved it from the very first episode. Crystal Chappell has brilliantly cast this show. I feel like she has brought back good solid daytime drama . I appreciate the use of family and personal relationships she has brought to the canvas taking us on a journey to get to know Gina and what makes her Gina. As I am sure we all know most of us have or have had relationships and life changing experiences that shape us to be who we are, makes for great layers of storytelling right? I know some viewers are upset that Gina and Ani aren’t together yet, or some viewers want more Richard/Gina, wanting more Ani /Gina, Lara/Gina or more Richard/Gina just proves great drama has been achieved! All of soap fans who rooted for Otalia or Carbo wanted them together immediately! We fell in love with these parings because we followed and stuck it out with them on the journey and in the end they got together and we have great characters we all will remember. Crystal has done a great job showing conflict, angst, and uncertainty in these storylines. Venice season three was well worth it, looking forward to season 4!

This season started out with such promise in my opinion. Epi 1 was a great recap of S2 and setup for S3. Epi 2 was tightly written with compelllingly tight story and great acting. It was just great soap. After that it started to unravel for me. Too many characters and too many disjointed storylines I sadly found myself not caring about. The finale was a disappointment to me. I felt like Gina and Ani were further apart than ever before. There was no real forward movement in that story. There were so many WTF moments that weren’t set up very well. I found myself cringing at the Sami reveal and not caring at all about what happened to Owen. I could do without the whole Owen/Sami/Van/Adrienne quad honestly. I like Stella but Gina/Stella felt forced. I love the transition The Colonel has made and I enjoy the sisters in small doses but not as the A story. Overall, I just want Venice to live up to it’s potential. I would love to see a smaller cast and focus on fewer, more compelling stories. More focus on the triangle would be appreciated. I want to see Gina and Ani’s journey back together. I have a desire for Venice to thrive. I hope they take their successes and constructive feedback and run with it.

Part of my problem is what I am actually seeing on my screen and the other part is that what I am seeing doesn’t match what I am being told, by CC, about V3. CC had said that in V3, Giani go in separate directions(which happened), that they are connected but not together(which I have to think about), and that the season ends with them in a better place than ever(which I disagree strongly with). From what I saw, on my screen, they are not in a better place. They spent two epi’s sharing scenes alone. In epi 2 they fought and Gina walked off thinking Ani was being abused and didn’t want her interfering. In the end, Gina walked away from Lara thinking Ani had shared the letter with her. In the other epi, Gina went to Ani to talk about Richard and Sarah. They never addressed their previous issues. Let’s set aside the fact that not much if any longing was shown on Ani’s part and that Gina has basically given up on a chance of a relationship. Even just from a friendship perspective, how can anyone say that Gina and Ani are in a better place at the end of S3? They seem more emotionally and physically disconnected than ever. Like others, if I was watching Venice for the first time, I would have thought they were old friends going through a rough patch. Nothing more. How does this set them up for what CC is now saying S4 is , The Journey Home?

CC has also said that S4 will be the beginning of the road back together for them. What a waste of 3 seasons. Why are they just, in S4 at the beginning of the journey. Shouldn’t we at least be in the middle by now? In my opinion, Giani doesn’t need to be rushed back together but they need to be making forward progress, sharing scenes and story. You can’t shove them in a corner for a season and then say it was necessary to get them to a place of reconnection. Nothing about this season moved their story forward for me, including the flashbacks. The flashbacks, while nice to see Gina and Ani in scenes together, did nothing in my opinion to clarify Giani’s present or past relationship. Frankly, they conflicted with what we have been told and shown in past seasons and I found them confusing and disjointed.

S4, in my opinion, needs to focus on action. I don’t want to have to be told what the characters motivations are. I don’t want to be told they are supposed to be in a better place or on track. I want to see it.

There are things I do like about Venice and there are other stories I have problems with but I am focusing this on Giani because, frankly, they should be the A story and the money couple. They need to be the center with a B and C story revolving around them. There is too much going on, too much filler, and not enough of what I and apparently others want to see.

I started watching because of Jessica and Crystals old characters on the tv soap. The first season was very good and promising but since then, a big letdown. Crystal is way off of the bad girl she used to be and Jessica is being a fool, not the strong woman from their relationship on tv. Too many characters and too many story lines. Try to focus on the main characters Crystal and Jessica and build more slowly for the rest.

I find it offensive to see some people leaving personal attacks and throwing tantrums, simply because the show is not being written the way that they want. The idea behind leaving feedback is to give your opinion of the content of the show. I’m astounded to find that a community that fights for and deserves unconditional love, acceptance and equality of all people, knows how much words can hurt and affect someone would be the first to sling the mud. In any show there is always room for improvement, its one thing to provide constructive criticism. I can’t think of any show written where they just automatically write the characters together immediately. So much need for instant gratification. As I am sure we all know most of us have or have had relationships and life changing experiences that shape us to be who we are, makes for great layers of storytelling right? I know some viewers are upset that Gina and Ani aren’t together yet, or some viewers want more Richard/Gina, wanting more Ani /Gina, Lara/Gina or more Richard/Gina just proves great drama has been achieved! All of us soap fans who rooted for Otalia or Carbo wanted them together immediately! We fell in love with these parings because we followed and stuck it out with them on the journey and in the end they got together and we have great characters we all will remember. You may not like the way the show is written or don’t like waiting for Gina and Ani to get together or may not like other characters, ok. Crystal her cast of talented actors, the crew and IT have worked very hard to put this show together for us. Please, please remember to post commentary with respect and constructive criticism to help better the show.

I LOVE CC and am so thrilled that she has continued on with Venice. I loved season 1 and 2. They left me begging for more. I was so excited at the beginning of season 3. Unfortunately I was really disappointed in season 3. With once a week 20 minute or so shows, there are too many characters and too many gaps in all of the character’s stories. I found myself really only loving Guya this season. I thought there should have been some growth in the Gina/Ani situation. There wasn’t. I thought there was so much potential for a story about Lara and Ani dealing with the alcohol. There wasn’t. Crystal – If you read this, please scale down the cast. Please get back to some sort of relationship with Gina and Ani – even if it is merely angst. Something because this season left me feeling as if they were the least important members of the cast when to be honest they are my reason for watching. I really appreciate Crystal for creating and following through with this show, but Crystal please, you and I know this season was NOT the quality of season 2. I think of Olivia Spencer who I so loved. The strength and weaknesses the character had. and her struggles within herself. I felt this for Gina in season 1 and 2. Season 3 left me with nothing sadly. Crystal – Please get with your writers and steer them back. I’m not saying I want Gina and Ani happy and married. I would like to see them conversing about their relationship in more than two episodes though. They are your money couple, and regrettably I feel they were ignored this season. I will be back for season 4. and will forever be a CC fan. Thank you.

I loved the idea of Venice when it first came out.. I too am disappointed in the fact the story line, which brought most of us to shell out $10 for season one has totally dissappeared.. I mean really, I wanted to see a love story between Gina and Ani and one or two supporting characters. But with season three and all the “new” people, I think we only got to see 10 minutes of actual screen time between Gina and Ani (including the flashbacks) .. Its disapointing to want to watch a show that represents a large community of people (of which I am one) and to do that I have to spend way to much time watching someone talk to ghosts… please come back to the reason you started this show..

I loved the whole season and I loved the last episode! So much packed into one episode and it caught me by surprise and that is good writing. Can’t wait to see season 4. I love all the real subject matter and I especially love the comedy. So well done. I just finished watching Season 3 on DVR and I am grinning from ear to ear. So fun! The acting is emmy award winning. I know you are enjoying it as a WeB series but it is a shame the world cannot see it on regular TV. Thank you for your great stories. It would make a good book!
Jeanie from Sonoma Ca.

I cant wait for season 4.. I´m like dying to see it 😀
I loveeee the lines of season 3, and the diversity..
CC and her friend are doing an incredible job on it.. and all the cast too..
But I have to say somethings:

1. this change of Sami made me a little “WTF, who is this girl”? But I like her story line, and her crazyness 🙂
2. Too many characters in this season 3. This web serie is not a soap, there´s just 25 minutes to tell a history.. I´m glad that CC is creating The Grove, so she can use her ideas in that show, and stop putting characters in Venice and work with what we have.
3. I like the history of Sami, GIANI, LANI, the dead girl, Colonel and their sons. Ok, ok, the bad guy [Van] is HOT, but there´s too much scene of him. And now there´s this ex lover of Gina and that girl. It´s too much for a feel minutes, and we gonna end up watching too many things of nothing b/c the history don´t go forward or go too slow.

Any idea of When season 4 is gonna came out?

I want to hold up a beacon for a show to take emotional maturity seriously. This is strong writing. This is what keeps me engaged. For myself, all the daytime soaps seem fake. The acting may be fantastic and win awards yet there is a quality missing. This is where webseries or other formats can reach for the higher bar. For example, Owen kept the fact that he was laid off from his movie gig. It is very unbelievable, to me, that Sami would break off the relationship because of this. Sami is a world traveller and peace corps volunteer. She will understand humanity a bit more fully. She will be grounded with a strong sense of self. I don`t want the kind of script writing where she reacts with such hurt and the need to push Owen away. They have only begun dating. I want the writing, I want to see the acting in which Sami is completely unfazed because she knows Owen must have insecurity and self worth issues. She has the maturity to say how silly of you to hide this. Lets work on these issues or maybe you need to do some solo soul searching. I like you, I like you a lot but this is not how a relationship will survive over time. Let us watch adults working out relationship and self issues in this style. It`s so rare to witness on screen; however, I tune out if it“s anything less. Why not show Lara giving the letter to Ani, clearly showing she opened it and regrets doing that. Why not show true gritty, raw issues being worked out without unbelievable drama. Show the difficult dialogues between Ani, Gina, Lara. The new Sami and her transformation is so unbelievable just get her off the show immediately. Bring back the authenticity. People may not be champions at emotional intelligence but let the actors be people who try in all sincerety. Stop thinking that that kind of drama sells. Not for me. Lets have, lets see people who are not completely emotionally stunted in their personality. Watching mature, healthy sense of selves having real life problems and interpersonal issues is the sweeter drama. Raise your level, Crystal. I know that is why started all these offshoots in the first place.