Debating Cory and Topanga's Marriage: Boy Meets World Stars Reignite the Discussion
The debate over Cory and Topanga’s engagement and marriage in Boy Meets World continues to be a hot topic, even decades after the show’s final episodes aired. On a recent episode of the Pod Meets World rewatch podcast, the show’s stars once again revisited the controversial decision to have the beloved couple marry at just 18 years old.
Danielle Fishel , who played Topanga opposite Ben Savage’s Cory, has previously expressed her belief that the characters were too young to tie the knot. However, her co-host and former co-star Rider Strong provided a compelling counterargument during the podcast’s discussion of the show’s sixth season premiere.
The Debate Over Cory and Topanga’s Young Marriage
The discussion arose as Fishel, Strong, and co-host Will Friedle revisited Boy Meets World’s Season 6 premiere, which aired in September 1998. The episode picks up where Season 5 left off—at their high school graduation—when Topanga surprises Cory by proposing. Despite the initial shock, Cory quickly accepts, setting off a storyline that would define the final seasons of the show.
While Fishel remains skeptical about whether two 18-year-olds should have taken such a big step, Strong offered a different perspective. He argued that while it may seem unrealistic in hindsight, the decision made sense within the context of the show’s themes and the way Boy Meets World portrayed young love.
Fans and Cast Members Weigh In
Over the years, Boy Meets World fans have remained divided on the storyline. Some view Cory and Topanga’s marriage as an idealized depiction of high school sweethearts beating the odds, while others believe it was an unrealistic move for two teenagers who had just graduated.
The Pod Meets World podcast has provided a platform for the cast to reflect on their experiences and offer new insights into the show’s writing and character development. As the debate over Cory and Topanga’s young marriage continues, one thing remains clear—Boy Meets World left a lasting impact, and its most significant storylines are still being discussed decades later.
Danielle Fishel , who played Topanga opposite Ben Savage’s Cory, has previously expressed her belief that the characters were too young to tie the knot. However, her co-host and former co-star Rider Strong provided a compelling counterargument during the podcast’s discussion of the show’s sixth season premiere.
The Debate Over Cory and Topanga’s Young Marriage
The discussion arose as Fishel, Strong, and co-host Will Friedle revisited Boy Meets World’s Season 6 premiere, which aired in September 1998. The episode picks up where Season 5 left off—at their high school graduation—when Topanga surprises Cory by proposing. Despite the initial shock, Cory quickly accepts, setting off a storyline that would define the final seasons of the show.
While Fishel remains skeptical about whether two 18-year-olds should have taken such a big step, Strong offered a different perspective. He argued that while it may seem unrealistic in hindsight, the decision made sense within the context of the show’s themes and the way Boy Meets World portrayed young love.
Fans and Cast Members Weigh In
Over the years, Boy Meets World fans have remained divided on the storyline. Some view Cory and Topanga’s marriage as an idealized depiction of high school sweethearts beating the odds, while others believe it was an unrealistic move for two teenagers who had just graduated.
The Pod Meets World podcast has provided a platform for the cast to reflect on their experiences and offer new insights into the show’s writing and character development. As the debate over Cory and Topanga’s young marriage continues, one thing remains clear—Boy Meets World left a lasting impact, and its most significant storylines are still being discussed decades later.
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