Boy Meets Worldstars have criticized how Cory behaves in the season 6 Valentine’s Day episode. The coming-of-age comedy series, created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly, maintains a devoted fanbase, and its characters and episode themes have been well-received by audiences.
Boy Meets WorldstarsBen Savage as Cory Matthews—a charismatic character whose romance with Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) becomes a main storyline—and revolves around him as he grows up and experiences life.Other regular cast members include Rider Strong, Trina McGee, Will Friedle, and William Daniels.
However, speaking onPod Meets World(viaPeople), some of the cast discussed how Cory acted in a particularBoy Meets Worldepisode. As Friedle explained,during theBoy Meets Worldseason 6 Valentine’s Day episode, the series presents “the worst version of Cory.”
Fishel agreed that it was an unfavorable depiction of Cory,revealing that it even affected how she acted. Fishel also noted that episodes featuring similar behavior from Cory would be inserted “every now and then.” Read the actors' full comments below:
Friedle: I hated Cory, but I think you’re supposed to. But he was just the worst version of Cory you’ll ever see ever. It’s just terrible.
Fishel: This is definitely the worst of the worst version of Cory I think we’ve ever seen consistently through an entire episode. So much so that the way he grabs Topanga’s shoulder — and you’re able to hear in my voice because I’m talking […] — he grabs me by the shoulder and you can hear that there’s enough force […] that it changes the way the words are coming out of my mouth. Like, my breath changes. It’s just it’s not a good Cory.
For the majority of season 6, it’s been a lot of our favorite type of Cory. And then every now and then, they throw in an episode like this.
What This Valentine’s Day Episode Means For Boy Meets World
Cory Acted Out Of Character
Boy Meets Worldseason 6, episode 16, finds Cory organizing a romantic holiday for him and Topanga. However,their plans are partially derailed when Topanga arranges a baby shower for Amy(Betsy Randle), which would separate them for some of Valentine’s Day, and Cory decides to intervene.
While Cory has been known for his charm and humorous personality,“My Baby Valentine"sees him display self-regarding tendencies.Topanga attempts to show support for Amy during her pregnancy, yet Cory remains completely focused on spending time alone, and, as Fishel commented, the way he grips Topanga’s arm in one scene is noticeable.
Cory’s behavior may have come from a place of wanting to strengthen and repair his and Topanga’s relationship as an engaged couple, following the disastrous ski lodge incident, when he kissed another girl. But still, Cory’s lack of concern for his mother during theBoy Meets Worldseason 6 episode is a bad look.
Our Take On The Boy Meets World Valentine’s Day Episode
Cory Could Have Handled Things Differently
Cory should have cooperated and been open to Topanga and his family spending time together, especially because she informed him that their Valentine’s Day plans would not have to change. Amy suddenly going into labor affects the day for everyone, butCory does appear to snap out of it when learning about the complications surrounding his newborn brother.
Friedle and Fishel have a point in saying that this was a poor presentation of Cory, but luckily,Boy Meets Worldfeatures many storylines where Cory’s positive traits are on display.
