Not everyone is meant to be friends, and forcing a "perfect" resolution can actually make things worse.
Here is why S02E12 isn't just good television. It's a masterclass in comedic thermodynamics. abbott elementary s02e12 bd5
Why? Because the documentary crew (in-universe) is also falling apart. The meta-joke of S02E12 is that the cameraperson is so invested in the Janine/Gregory drama that they forget to frame properly. One shot lingers on the back of Gregory’s head for 11 seconds. That’s not a mistake. That’s . Not everyone is meant to be friends, and
That’s the "BD5" legacy. Not a resolution, but a . but a .