I used to be a hardcore vmars fan. But I've been trying to distance myself recently since I've been so disapointed with season 3. But even with all the flaws you mentioned (I agree with them for the most part), I thought the last episode was finally back up to Veronica Mars glory. The show is getting back to its dark and angsty self, and the mysteries are becoming more complicated. Now the biggest problem I have is the three mystery a season thing (which I think is a horrible idea), and the way they are handling Logan and Veronica's relationship.