God Friended Me just wrapped its series finale, so what’s next? Recently, creators Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt spoke with Deadline about the cancelled CBS TV show and the possible future of the series.
The series revolves around a thoughtful and outspoken podcaster named Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall) whose life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from a user named “God.” The cast also includes Violett Beane, Joe Morton, Suraj Sharma, Javicia Leslie, and Erica Gimpel, with Adam Goldberg and Jessica Lu recurring.
In the interview, Lilien and Wynbrandt told Deadline their season three plans for God Friended Me had CBS renewed the series:
We would have loved to explored Rakesh and Jaya’s ongoing story, we wanted her to get pregnant and see how they would deal with it and what becoming a father would mean for Rakesh. That was a big story we wanted to explore. We also wanted to explore Miles’ relationship with the atheist podcaster that we mention in the finale, we wanted Miles to be lured over to work at his company to start a podcast, to see that relationship and how that would change Miles’ perspective on being someone who is a voice piece for atheism and young millennials.
The two creators also discussed how they turned the show’s season two finale into a series finale after finding out God Friended Me had been cancelled:
I feel relieved that we have an ending that we feel is satisfactory. We were in New York directing this episode and had to pull the plug and we had no real idea if we were going to get to finish. Then a couple of weeks ago, conversations with Warner Bros and CBS started to lean towards us not getting a renewal, so Steven and I crafted a plan to finish the finale. We’d only filmed five days so we had to get crafty and pull footage from previous episodes. The fact that we were able to pull it off was a pretty monumental thing, and we’re pretty proud of it.”
And what about continuing the series as a podcast since the main character, Miles, is a podcaster? Wynbrandt said that is a possibility:
Brandon Michael Hall has talked to us about that on occasion. Currently we are just winding down out of the editorial phase of the finale, so no plans currently, but you may want to keep your ears open for it.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of God Friended Me? Would you listen to a podcast version?
This is a shame. One of the few feel good family shows on tv. Please renew or move the show to another provider. Will miss the great show…..
Bring it back!!! The show was a beacon of light in a world of dark programming. It was fresh, young, and showed the good in people. Personally, I don’t think it was given a fair chance to survive because it aired on Sundays after sports programming which made the broadcast time inconsistent. I purchased CBS All Access just to watch it. How about continuing it on All Access? You did a spinoff from the Good Wife……
I am disappointed also that the show is cancelled. Yes I would listen to the podcast but if the show would come back would be better. Please Bring it Back!
I loved this show. A little far fetched but could not wait for each new episode. Glad it ended the way it did but so disappointed it has ended. I wanted it to continue and see the families grow. I pray one day it will return. So much junk on tv now this is one of our favorite shows.
Yes I would listen to a podcast. But I’m extremely disappointed in CBS. I love this show and it’s the only reason I bought the CBS APP. As soon as I’ve finished the season, which I’m taking my time with and rewatching every show I will cancel this app. So very disappointed in CBS and hoping (and yes praying) Netflix, Hulu or Prime picks up this show !!
PLEASE RENEW
I agree with the other comments. It was a very good show that had a good message. I think it was a mistake to cancel it.
What a disappointment upon hearing of the cancellation of God Friended Me.
This show was truly worth watching every week. The message is something our world needs for sure. We are very disappointed that a wholesome show such as this has been cancelled. Please come back!!!!!!!
It’s ashamed that such a positive show like this is ending. With the times we live in today. This a a welcomed break. Please find a way to continue this story line.
So sad to see a great show get canceled. With what’s offered today, this show was a breath of fresh air. It showed that there are good people in this world, willing to help with no questions asked and not expecting anything in return. BELIEVABLE.
Please bring back this series! It was one of the best show on TV ! The entire cast was incredibly and the story lines left you feeling so good.
We need more family shows especially in these trying times!
I am so disappointed. I loved this show. There are no other shows like this and we really need a feel good show in our lives!
I sure hated to see this series end! There are not to many wholesome shows out there anymore.
This show kind of reminded me of the shows years ago like The Waltons or Little House on The Prairie!
I sure hope you guys understand you are canceling one of the best shows on television!
Would love the show to be on TV again. It brought everyday life to a meaningful solution. It brought family situations to life and showed you how to lean on your Faith … God based. This show was so watched without violence and cursing. BRING IT BACK!!!!!
I loved this show and was shocked to learn it was canceled. It always made me feel good while watching it. Please bring it back.