It was recently revealed that Banshee will be ending with the upcoming fourth season. Some see this as a cancellation but the series is ending on its own terms, no because Cinemax cancelled it.
A source tells HitFix, “We have not been canceled, but on the creative side, we have decided to end the show, basically because we were done telling the story. As Cinemax’s highest-rated show, no one was looking to cancel us. It was a creative decision. The premise was never meant to survive a long stretch. We all made the decision at the end of season 3 that we were going to make season 4 our grand finale.”
Yesterday, Banshee co-creator Jonathan Tropper shared his perspective on Twitter:
As we planned out season 4 of Banshee in the writers room, it became increasingly clear to me that the story was reaching its natural end.
— Jonathan Tropper (@Jtropper) July 29, 2015
I felt pressure to come up with a 5th season, but to me there is nothing more disappointing than a show that doesn't know when it's over.
— Jonathan Tropper (@Jtropper) July 29, 2015
We have a very passionate fan base, and if we handed them a contrived season 5, they would feel it. And we would feel it.
— Jonathan Tropper (@Jtropper) July 29, 2015
So we made the gut-wrenching decision to end our run rather than risk a sub par season 5. It hurts, but I know it's the right move.
— Jonathan Tropper (@Jtropper) July 29, 2015
We are shooting the insane finale right now, and I believe it wraps up the show in an emotionally satisfying way.
— Jonathan Tropper (@Jtropper) July 29, 2015
What do you think? Will you miss watching the Banshee TV show? Do you agree with the decision to end the series?
I simply cannot believe you fools are ending Banshee! I am bedridden and watch much TV. Banshee was/is one of my favorites. I really think your little discussions ended ridiculously as is the ending of this exceptional show. I am furious and disappointed. You say your fan base would be let down if you continued. DON’T speak for me! Banshee would never disappoint. I think you should have another little meeting and bring back your highest ranking show with the biggest fan base Cinemax has ever had! To hell with you Mr. Trooper! You will never in your career get… Read more »
hell to the no
it really sucks that Banshee is not coming on after season 4
This sucks so bad. Everyone in our house looked forward to the next season so eagerly. We loved this series. So original. So compelling. Every character was awesomely different and distinct. I’ve never missed a tv show before. I’ll miss this one huge. This is a sad day!
Can’t believe banshee has been canceled! It was a show with all types of entertainment that always left you wanting more!
I will really miss this series…its been a fav since day 1. 🙁
These characters will leave on as in Jack Bauer “24”- Awesome show for 8 seasons.
Will miss Banshee. really looked forward
To watching it each week and thought about it between seasons.
We’ll really miss Banshee. It was the only scripted show on any network or cable channel that we actually watched as it aired. couldn’t wait for the next episode week to week.
I truly love Banshee. I call it my guilty pleasure, because there are so many people willing to operate in a lawless way on the show. It will truly be missed.
What a joke I am the biggest fan new writer please I could think of so many good ideas this is discussing decision very dissapointed and so will many others what a let down
Yeah this is stupid!!! You are blocked as a writer so we all have to suffer. Get some eles to write it. But don’t end it.
It was a ridiculous decision. What u are actually saying is that u ran out of ideas as a writer to continue. A big cop out and so unfair to the fans. U just wanted to do something else instead. Ill watch and see you prove me right with ur next project.
I can’t believe it’s ending. There are so many avenues the show could keep exploring. The continued Mafia involvement, drugs, angry Indians and enemies for the past. I think our couple should get together, they deserve it after the h_ll they went through. I just love Banshee, I didn’t have Cinemax the first season of Banshee, but when I watched the first episode I didn’t stop until I watched the entire season. I could not wait until season 2. Banshee will be missed.
It is sad to see it end. I still think there would be a lot of great plot lines to go especially the way season 4 ended. Nola and Shavin are unbelievably missed! I can’t wait for the show.
Yep. It’s time to end. I think it was running out of steam last season. Just like the show True Blood, it got old and ran out of ideas as well. Hope the ending of Banshee is better.