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?
Hey please please come with more seasons of american gothic its so hard to find a show that you can get lost in and i never heard of this show before problay cause it said gothic in it but when i did start watching i cant stoo please renew the contract
Yes, renew!!!
Yes, it should be renewed
My husband & I Love American Gothic. We love all of these characters. Virginia Madsen is great. Please do renew!!
I always look forward to watching this show. I love the mystery. and thank goodness they reveal who it is in 1 season. unlike PrettyLittle Liars.
I love this show!
YES!!!!! I watch very little television as programs do not capture my attention. However, American Gothic has me on the edge of my seat. Please renew. I would love to see the Hawthornes involved in Season 2.
Me too!
I watch this show, but the acting and writing remind me of THE FOLLOWING, which was abysmal. Stupidest cop in the world in this show, I swear. I have watched/fast forwarded through the episodes, but the acting is so bad (particularly Cam) that I cringe through it and pray for the new season of shows to start. This show is nothing but a place holder and if it does not return, I will be fine and it will cut down on my groaning. The premise was good, but the melodramatic music before each commercial makes me think I am watching… Read more »
Season 2 please!’nnn
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! It’s great having a fresh show, new ideas and I plot twists. I am a big fan. Please don’t cancel this show
This is a great show. Please renew, for another season.
Devoted to show! Very unusual story idea and love it! Please bring back for Season 2..
Please bring back this Fall!
Yes! I love the show! Please bring it back!
Please please please bring this back. This made the summer so bearable.
How on earth do you leave Antony Starr who plays Garrett out of your cast list?
It was unintentional.
Best show all summer. Please bring it back