Ending To 'The Notebook' Noticeably Different On Netflix UK

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Uh oh, they done did it now.

Fans of The Notebook are vexed with Netflix UK after the online streaming service changed the ending of the classic romance-drama. Starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, viewers followed the story of a poor young man and rich girl as they fell in love but eventually got separated due to differences in social standing. In the original version, Gosling and McAdams’ characters, Noah and Allie die in bed together—but when it became available for streaming on Netflix UK, the final scenes were noticeably different. In Netflix UK’s version, Noah and Allie are very much alive while lying down in bed…and then the film cuts to a scene of birds flying over a lake.

Heartbroken Twitter felt all kinds of ways—most fans seemed annoyed, while others defended the ending, saying it was much more similar to the actual ending in Nicholas Spark’s novel. Hit the flip to see what folks had to say, but first Netflix has since responded to all the backlash, saying that 1). They didn’t edit the film; 2). The alternate version already existed and was given to them; 3). They are getting to the bottom of it and hilariously, 4). “Apparently some films have more than one ending?!”

Ha.

“The alternate ending of The Notebook is more similar to that of the ACTUAL book, and there’s a sequel so it’s def prepping us for the sequel. Pick up a book, people.” – @giuuuliiiiiii

“@NetflixUK what happened to the whole final scene from The Notebook??? Preparing my daughter for emotional devastation and all we got was some flying geese!!!!” – @shimmery2003

“If I sit through 2 hrs of The Notebook when it premieres on @netflix here soon just to get the alternate ending that the UK has been subjected to I’m fighting everyone.” – @itapplebelikethat1

“If you want to watch The Notebook on @NetflixUK, don’t. They cut the ending.” –@sophieashwood

“@NetflixUK saw the thing about the notebook. You haven’t messed with any other films or shows have you? It’s not what people want you to do.” – @steviemanmuppet

“I’m not big into romantic movies but I have seen #thenotebook and @netflix what you did wasnt ok that ending was beautiful it’s all I can ever hope for in my marriage so when I finally eat dirt I can go with the one I love dont you dare take that away! Put it back!” – @huggydaddy

“@NetflixUK WHY would you cut the end of the notebook off??! Even though I know what happens I was so disappointed.” – @beccapollitt