The late Cory Monteith's Finn Hudson was without a doubt one of the greatest characters on FOX's hit teen musical series Glee, with his goofy charm and sporty yet musical exterior. Of all the unlikely people to find themselves on a show choir team and be changed because of it, Finn perhaps saw the most evolution and growth throughout the series and was a fan favorite as a result.
But of course, like most storylines in the series, his story takes many different turns which altogether can cause a very confusing viewing experience for the audience— including everything from his age to continuing storylines from previous episodes that featured the character.
His Age
In a huge series like Glee with a ton of character storylines to keep up with, sticking with their correct ages can be a difficult concept for the creators— but with the main characters, it should be something that is quite easy to remember. As for Finn Hudson, his age was one that was constantly being forgotten and confused.
He was only 16 in season one, but by season four episode "I Do" it is admitted that Finn is 19 years old and would soon be 20. After Cory Monteith's passing in 2013, the series had no other choice but to honor him in season five's episode "The Quarterback" and on his plaque, it states "Finn Hudson: 1994-2013" meaning he would have been 19 when he passed.
How Easily He Believed Quinn's Baby Was His
It was no secret that Finn Hudson wasn't the smartest guy in the entire world, but how easily he believed Quinn Fabray's baby was his really shows just how gullible he was at the beginning of the series. Season one was full of drama and every changing storylines, but the biggest one that still doesn't make any sense is how Quinn's crying and simple explanation of getting pregnant in the hot tub by just making out with Finn got her pregnant. Since Finn was 16 years old at the time, he certainly should have known what it actually took to get a girl pregnant.
Joining The Acafellas
Although most high school students often have extracurricular activities or sports practices after the school day ends, in the Glee universe it's totally normal for students to hang out with the teachers outside of school instead. The Acafellas was an all-male group featured in season one, and Mr. Schuester as he ends up talking Finn and Puck into joining the group.
As if the group couldn't be more inappropriate with high schoolers joining, they decide to perform "I Wanna Sex You Up" for a room full of adults at a popular sports bar. Once the absolutely horrifying episode ends, the series pretty much forgets it ever happening and the group is never heard from again.
Being Blackmailed By Mr. Schuester
Mr. Schuester was a beloved character in the series, but his personality in season one was pretty interesting. In the pilot episode, Mr. Schue is walking through the halls of McKinley High School when he overhears Finn singing "I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore" in the shower and it then leads him to creepily walk in and listen until he is done.
Of course, after he realizes that Finn will not join the Glee Club due to being the quarterback of the football team, he goes as far as to blackmail him by putting marijuana in his locker and forcing him to join the club. If Finn would have thought more about the situation, there could have been many possibilities that could have kept him from being blackmailed in the first place.
His Friendship With Puck
A huge continuity error throughout the series was most definitely Finn's on and off again friendship with Puck. In season one, Finn discovers that his then-girlfriend Quinn had been sleeping around with Puck and then got her pregnant. This was the first time their friendship got rocky, but they somehow rekindled their relationship and got along again quickly in the season.
Later on in season two, Puck starts fooling around with Finn's new love interest, Rachel. Throughout all of Finn's serious relationships, Puck somehow always found a way to get in the middle of it and Finn always forgave him for it— which makes absolutely zero sense.
His & Rachel's Shotgun Wedding
Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry were certainly a beloved couple in the series, but they often found themselves dealing with a ton of issues and problems with one another. The result is that they decide that getting married while still in high school would solve all of their problems.
Of course, their shotgun wedding didn't turn out how they expected it to and the two didn't end up getting married anyway— but the storyline itself would have definitely been better if they had just decided to stay engaged for a couple of years and then get married after their problems were talked through and they were out of high school.
His Opinion On Living In Ohio Forever
In season three, Finn is seen often trying to talk Rachel into giving up her dream of becoming a star in New York and creating a life with him in Ohio. In the episode "I Am Unicorn," he even tells her that he could work at Burt's Auto Shop and talks about how great of a life they could have together in Lima.
But by the end of season three, his mind is quickly changed after he doesn't get picked to play for the Ohio Buckeyes football team, and he now wants to get out of Ohio as fast as he can before he is stuck there forever. This is completely out of Finn's normal down to earth fashion and makes him seem like he is running away from his problems.
Finding Out The Truth About His Dad
From season one, we quickly learn that Finn's dad passed away while he was a baby and that he was told that he died while in battle— when in reality he had an overdose while Finn was just a toddler.
But when Finn finally learns the truth about his dad's passing in season three, he starts to grow great remorse for his late father and he then decides to join the army himself to help give himself a sense of purpose and move on from the lies he had heard growing up. This twist in the storyline is not only super cruel but also just doesn't make any sense as to why Carole (Finn's mother) waited until Finn was 18 to tell him the truth about his father.
Being Against Rachel Going To NYADA
Rachel Berry was known for always having large dreams and an even bigger personality, which sometimes clashed with Finn's down to earth and goofy persona. The couple often found their relationship to be on the rocks throughout the series, but more so when Rachel decided that she wanted to attend NYADA— The New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts.
Finn was completely against her going as soon as he heard the news and later decided to go to the army. Since Finn is usually the supportive one in their relationship, seeing him be so judgmental and against Rachel's wishes was just completely out of character for him.
Finn & Rachel Not Ending Up Together
Finn and Rachel were a beloved couple on Glee since the beginning. After watching their complicated love story come together with a couple of their terrible breakups, it is no secret that they were supposed to end up together in the end.
After young Cory Monteith passed away during the filming of season 5 in 2013, the series had no other choice but to show an appreciation of the late actor. Of course, before his passing, Finn and Rachel were currently on a break from their relationship and on a rocky journey, but if the writers would have taken the storyline in a different direction giving the couple could have ended much better for their love story, even with the inevitable tragedy that was to come.