As the wait for Dan and his family to return continues, I am suddenly cautious aboutThe Connersending after one cast member’s revelation about it. Born out of the unexpected end of theRoseannerevival followingRoseanne Barr’s firingfrom the show,The Connersquickly became ABC’s premier comedy. Despite the rebrand, it maintains the same elements that made its parent show iconic, just without the clan’s matriarch. After six successful years on the air, Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and the rest of their rowdy family are gearing up to say goodbye withThe Connersseason 7.
After the shortenedThe Connersseason 6due to the 2023 dual Hollywood strikes, ABC decided to push back the final episodes of the series to a midseason premiere. This also means that instead of a full year, with a typical 20+ outing, season 7 will be significantly shorter. Admittedly, this comes with some concerns, but I have been optimistic that the creative team behind the project would deliver a satisfying send-off, especially assuming thatthey learned important lessons fromRoseanne’s divisive finale. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm for its upcoming return is doused by a new update from Emma Kenney.
Emma Kenney Reveals The Conners Ending Will Leave Some Open-Ended Questions
The Conners' Unanswered Questions Is Concerning
It would be an understatement to say thatThe Connersdefied all odds to become ABC’s premier sitcom. Granted that it has been standing on the legacy of the originalRoseanneshow, but Barr’s firing did set a tricky path for it to navigate. As it enters its final stretch, I share the sentiments of many fans about their excitement about how things will end up for Dan and his family. Sadly, my enthusiasm is doused with a new fear, as Harris actor, Emma Kenney reveals what we can expect fromThe Connersfinale in an interview withTV Line.
In previous seasons, we did 13-to-22 episodes, so it definitely is difficult to wrap the whole world up in just six episodes — three hours, ultimately. It does leave a few open-ended questions towards the end.
Ending on a shortened year definitely poses some issues, especially since the show has so many moving parts. That being said, I’m particularly cautious about Kenney saying that there will be a few open-ended questions left in the series. I know that not all shows answer all its mysteries by the time it wraps up, and considering its predicament, it’s understandable that it won’t be able to address all plots. That being said, this is especially curious to me sinceThe Connersisn’t only ending its run — it’s also wrapping up the wholeRoseannefranchise.
Why The Conners Needs A Definitive Ending
The Conners' Finale Is The Final Send-Off To The Lanford Family
Admittedly, we don’t know which storylinesThe Connerswill leave with an open ending, since Kenney doesn’t share any additional information about what plots her comments might concern. However, there’s a need for the show to come up with a satisfying send-off to the beloved Lanford family more than any other regular series because the finale is due to its parent project. It’s no secret that despite its primarily acclaimed run, theRoseannefinale ended up being divisive, with so many plots that went against its thesis and unnecessary twists that convoluted the capper.
The Conners Season 7 Is The Show’s Most Exciting In Years - And Also Its Biggest Risk Since The Show Started
As the Conners prepare to say goodbye, The Conners' truncated final season takes a massive risk with its storytelling that makes it exciting.
WhenRoseannewas revived in 2018, I viewed it as ABC getting a second chance at fixing the original series' biggest blunder. With the majority of the main cast returning, it was a true continuation of the fan-favorite series. Even after it wrote out Barr and rebranded toThe Conners, it has remained a clear follow-up. With that, it has the responsibility to offer those who have loved the Lanford clan a definitive and satisfying send-off to its character, especially since it is likely the end of that franchise.
Can The Conners' Finale Still Be Satisfying Despite Leaving Unanswered Questions?
The Conners Need To Bring Back A Couple Of Familiar Faces
So the question now is, is there any chance thatThe Connerscan still end on a satisfying note? Luckily, yes. While I’m concerned that the show is leaving some questions without answers, it will all boil down to what plots will be affected. If it happens to be something small and inconsequential, then leaving its resolution up in the airshouldn’t negatively impactRoseanneandThe Conners' legacy.
That roster also includes the eventual return of DJ, after The Conners unceremoniously wrote out Michael Aaron Fishman.
However, if it’s a significant one, such as Bev’s ultimate fate after she goes on her own adventure, then ABC might have to reconsider its approach to wrapping up the sitcom. That roster also includes the eventual return of DJ, after The Conners unceremoniously wrote out Michael Aaron Fishman. The show has shortchanged the character for years, but at least let him reunite with his family.
The Conners
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The Conners is a continuation of the Roseanne series, focusing on the iconic family members Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and D.J. Released in 2018, the series explores the family’s challenges with parenthood, dating, unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging, and in-laws within working-class America.
