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 as well am very disappointed to see this show go. I just got into it and it’s already been CANCELLED. Seen American Gothic on CBS, that Anthony Starr is now in…It doesn’t even touch Banshee writing or acting with a 10 foot pole! I loved all the characters. Carrie and Lucas needed to end up together I’m sorry that was so sad, he loved her so much..THEY NEED TO MAKE A BANSHEE MOVIE IN THE THEATERS! THAT’S WHAT THEY NEED TO DO AND MAKE ALL US FANS HAPPY REUNITING LUCAS AND CARRIE AND HER KIDS. I’M SURE THE WRITERS… Read more »
So disappointed that it ended. LOVE IT!!
I work as a marina, and have not been able to see all episodes. Will the series go to dvd, sorry to see you leave.
I will miss this show. I never felt so eager to watch it every week. Good job from the writers to the actors. You don’t see that much these days.
Banshee was a truly remarkable show. In an age when there is so much good on television there was nothing that I looked forward to more than the next episode.
Having said that, I’m actually grateful that it ended like this. It’s a tightrope walk to keep a show good and we’ve all seen some go on when the inspiration had clearly dried up. It would have been an easy thing to squeeze another 4 or 5 highly lucrative seasons out of those characters and that place, but it would have made me sad.
well done guys, one of the best shows ever and thanks for a natural ending to this epic, rough and sexy ride
Why i don ‘t remember the real name of locas hood !! This should not have ended. U may have some new plans or ideas. Me and my friends loved this show.Thanks
What in world did y’all do? Maybe I miss something I’m sure I didn’t but y’all never show did Proctor live or died.
Banshee was the best show on TV or Theaters…every show was like going to the theater watching a different movie. Awesome Show!! I didn’t think there would a series that could top “THE WIRE” but Banshee did it every episode. Had this series been on HBO we would of had at least 8yrs of LUCAS HOOD….. awesome show great acting across the board. What AM I supposed to watch NOW……PS re-watched The Finale and it was still awesome, sad and of course frustrating knowing it was coming to an end. I think they leave away to come back. Did Proctor… Read more »
Love the show, but yet the story can go so far great ending but not sure if Proctor lived or dies, another great show is justified.
I think the series was great. I think the actors did an amazing job bringing life to Banshee. Is it possible to bring them back in a new locale and a new adventure with the daughter going off to school there are so many more avenues to explore.
OMG! It’s horrible that it’s just over. What is wrong with these writers! Doesn’t anyone have any creativity left? There are so many shows going into there 6th, 7th and even 11th season. There is so much left to tell. I can think of a million different ways! I’m sure other fans know this too. So lazy. So upsetting. Great show, HORRIBLE ending.
I totally agree with Joanne, c’mon they had nothing else to write about? I don’t know if they were really cancelled or what but there was lots more to write about, certainly a Season 5 could of been thought up. At least another 8 episodes, enough to get Carrie and Lucas together and him being the father to her family, as Deva comes home for Thanksgiving break. Her parents could be there waiting for her. Lucas deserved to be happy with Carrie. It’s not like she didn’t love him back, she did.
I just watched the final episode of Banshee and I have to say that as a writer myself,I disagree with the writers and production staff . There is so much more to tell, and so many avenues to take the characters down, and I think that Cinemax has made a huge error. With any luck,they will either re-think the ending of the series or a smarter,more fan oriented production company will pick up the lines dropped by Tropper and his minions. Perhaps Amazon or NetFlix will be wise enough to see the continuing value of the Banshee legacy.
You hit the nail on the head Doc, being that you’re a writer yourself! C’mon, I hope another production company takes this gem and runs with it! Or they make a couple of movies for the theater at least!
Noooooooooooo u was wrong please bring Banshee back please me and my family just love the show there was so much more .
Banshee, I love your show and will truly miss you. Great job to all. Fantastic actors, action and believable emotions. Love all
U adding more people and more story lines why end it now? It doesn’t make any sense I mean really when they killed the guy that killed Proctor niece y’all should had ended there but u didn’t . Instead u add more people and another story line and got us even more deeper into Banshee and u want to ending it that’s stupid and it’s not fair. Might as well add more episodes and end it right or add another season and end it the right way.