BET has announced that The Game has been picked up for a ninth and final season. Both seasons eight and nine will air in early 2015.
A statement from the cable channel reads:
All good things must come to an end and after celebrating four successful seasons of THE GAME on BET, the Network has announced production is underway on the show’s final two seasons. In January 2011 the cult following of The Game proved that the show was a fan favorite with 7.7 million viewers for its premiere debut on BET. With seasons eight and nine, we’re excited to end on a high note by giving Sabers fans a chance to bid farewell to their favorite players on and off the field.
This will be the second ending for the series. The Game ran for three seasons on The CW but was revived for cable by BET with most of the show’s cast.
Of the show’s ending, series creator Mara Brock Akil said, “Shows do end; that is a part the business. I’m very happy BET gave The Game five additional seasons to explore these characters and this world. We made history when we got to the network and it’s nice to be able to celebrate the great achievements of the show.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Game? Would you like to see any former castmembers return for the finale?
the Game was one of my favorites – very entertaining and great storylines….I’d like to see
Derwin return for the final episode – I use to tune in every week, hate to see it go to the
good show graveyard…….
Goggle I love the game would love to see derwin and melanie back just ashamed its coming to the end
I love tht show I would like to c d dog and his former team meet in the supper bowl where m wright gets the starting postion back and d dog wife come back home with child and a great doc let’s end this with a happy reunion
I am a huge fan of the Game. I too hate that the end is coming soon, but I will be purchase all seasons to watch whenever I want. I like all of the characters. I have to agree with Marcie2002 that I would love to see Melanie and Derwin come back during the last season as a couple who has endured the test of times but yet and still remain successful during those challenging times all while balancing life, family, and their careers.
Since Tosha Mack had always had difficulty with maintaining relationships, I would like to see Tosha in a gay encounter that she would seem to like. I would like to see (Rick) ( Fox) get with Kelly Pitts and Chardonnay get back with Jason Pitts and Chardonnay become pregnant. I would like to see Malik get ordained and become a back-sliding Minister. Everyone wants to see turmoil.
Yes, I am a fan and I’m sad to hear that this series is ending but I would totally LOVE to see Derwin and Melanie come back for the finale. Im not sure if they should physically come back to San Diego and of course I don’t know the story line but what if they had it where Tasha or Kelly was leaving to go back to their hometowns and they call Melaine & Derwin to tell them “we’re moving” as if the guys were done with, let go and/or retiring from “The Game”. So we’ll see them that way… Read more »
Malik Wright is my favorite character and is a shame the tv series had to go
Malik Wright 8s my favorite character and I gonna miss the show