What’s next for American Gothic? Earlier, showrunner Corinne Brinkerhoff spoke with The Wrap about the future of the CBS series.
The thriller drama follows a wealthy Boston family who discover that someone close may be a serial killer. The cast includes Antony Starr, Virginia Madsen, Juliet Rylance, Justin Chatwin, Stephanie Leonidas, Gabriel Bateman, Megan Ketch, and Elliot Knight.
In the interview, Brinkerhoff revealed she has a master plan:
I had a plan when I pitched the show, and it stayed pretty close to that. But when we sat down in the writers’ room, we made a master plan of what would happen over the course of the first season. So we would be able to build towards the final answer and put in little hints and teases along the way.”
The showrunner added that the season one finale will be satisfying:
There will be resolution, yes. You’ll get all the answers. That was something we made sure of early on, this is kind of like your summer novel, in TV form. So you get an answer. I wanted there to be one satisfying story, and then figure out how to pivot to Season 2. That’s the fun part.”
And while CBS has not renewed American Gothic yet, Brinkerhoff says she has plans for future seasons:
Yeah, when I pitched it, it was that the first five or six seasons would be the same general idea, but each season would be a different family, different setting, different mystery. So it will explore similar themes and be very character-based. That’s the creative ideal for all of us … the same universe, same playground, but to completely reinvent the family and the story, which we can do over and over again.”
The two-part season one finale of American Gothic airs on September 7th.
What do you think? Are you watching American Gothic? Do you think it should be renewed?
First time viewer and I love it. But if the network doesn’t renew, well it won’t be the first time this network hasn’t let down it’s viewers. Great acting, good story line and i wish there would be more stories.
It’s a great show; awesome plot and mini plots
Really hope they continue it
renew renew renew……
Loved the show! Why is it that the decent shows get cancelled and they replace them with stupid reality shows. It seems like the more channels we get,the less there is to watch & the price keeps going up. If this keeps up I’ll probably cancel my cable SVC. & stick to Netflix & DVDs
Please make a season 2 waiting
I hope they should renee and keep them coming. Best show I have seen in a long time. Characters are great and keeps you watching
I hope American Gothic lasts for several more seasons. I was riveted to the television every week to watch it. It was suspenseful and one of the best shows I’d seen in a long time. All the characters were great!!!
I look forward to see more seasons of American Gothic
Plz make a season 2 this was an awesome show I want to see if the little boy follows in his mothers footsteps of being a serial killer
American Gothic has to have a season two or more…please run it again?
LOVE this show
Please, renew season 2! I wish I knew how Allison knew that her mother orchestrated the killing of the origin nail SBK, if anyone has a clue, please email me what you think, jesaras1217@gmail.com tks
Love American Gothic!!!! Plz, PLZ PLEASE CONTINUE THIS SHOW… IT’S AWESOME!!! GREAT MYSTERY, SUSPENSE STORY!
Loved American Gothic. And the actors. Bring it back for a second season soon.
Waiting for season 2!