It has just been announced thatThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 will conclude the series, and here is why the show is ending after only four seasons on HBO.The Righteous Gemstonesis one of HBO’s most beloved comedies, with the Danny McBride series starting back in 2019. WithThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 set to release in 2025, fans have been eagerly awaiting the newest batch of episodes, although some may be upset to find out that they will be the show’s last.
The Righteous Gemstonesis thethird Danny McBride comedy series to come out of HBO, with the comedian previously being behindEastbound & DownandVice Principals.The Righteous Gemstonestook McBride’s signature style of satirical comedy and used it as a lens to examine the world of Christian televangelism, with the series following the titular family as they ran their megachurch.It initially seemed as ifThe Righteous Gemstoneswould beatEastbound & Down’s four seasons, making it McBride’s longest-running show, this will no longer be the case.
Danny McBride Felt It Was The Right Time To Bring Righteous Gemstones To An End After 4 Seasons
The Show Ending Was His Decision
As it turns out,HBO did not cancelThe Righteous Gemstones. Instead, it was seemingly the decision of Danny McBride. According to McBride, he simply felt as if it was time for the show to end, with him being happy with what the series had done so far. Here are Danny McBride’s full comments onThe Righteous Gemstones' conclusion (viaVariety):
“The Lord spoke to me and said it’s time to wrap this sucker up. The story this season made the themes, ideas, and characters in ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ feel whole and complete. I have loved every second of working with this team for the past eight years, and there are some incredible payoffs, twists, and turns in store over the course of this wild final season.”
In his usual comedic way, McBride confirms that he felt as if season 4 was a natural place forThe Righteous Gemstonesto end. While this news may be sad for fans of the series,McBride’s comments set up an exciting final season, with many viewers being eager to see the aforementioned “payoffs, twists, and turns” that season 4 has in store.
Why Danny McBride Ending Righteous Gemstones After Just 4 Seasons Is The Right Choice
He Shouldn’t Drag It Out
Although it may seem sad thatThe Righteous Gemstonesis ending, stopping after season 4 is a good choice. After all, McBride is the one who wants to end the series, and it is hard to tell the show’s creator that he is wrong about his show. If Danny McBride thinks that the story and character arcs have reached a natural conclusion, it would be a bad idea to force more out of him.
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If Danny McBride did keep making newThe Righteous Gemstonesseasons past now, it is possible that the quality could decline due to him artificially stretching out the story. It would also run the risk ofThe Righteous Gemstonesbeing canceled by HBO prematurely, with McBride’s decision to wrap things up on his own terms being the best one.
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The Righteous Gemstones follows the story of a renowned televangelist family, embroiled in a legacy marked by deviance, greed, and charitable acts, all under the guise of religious devotion. Released in 2019, the series explores their complex dynamics and the challenges they face in maintaining their public image.
