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?
Hubby and I are saddened and disappointed God Friended Me has been cancelled.
While we watch several crime dramas, GFM was a refreshing change. We looked forward to watching every week.
It was one of our favorite shows. If CBS’ decision to cancel the show is firm, I hope a podcast is developed in the near future.
I’d listen to a podcast, I think, though of course I’d rather it were on TV. I loved the way the writers brought characters from previous stories forward, like when the lawyer brothers were called on to help the young guy who was going to jail for stealing a car, or when Ray the detective was brought back in. I thought the scripts were clever and each episode was uplifting. I felt empathy for the characters and felt the show was well acted and well-paced. I shall miss it!
Please consider bringing the show back, It is an uplifting and heartwarming show with morals, wisdom and thoughtfulness which we all can use and need especially at times like we are in now.
I would prefer to have it on CBS to watch, but, I would absolutely listen to it as a podcast. Such a heartwarming and uplifting message it delivered. As a teacher who see’s the miracles that strangers and non-family can impact on others daily – this show resonated with me and my students.
I love this show. It was very interesting.made me feel good. Thanks for all your writing
Please bring back God Friended Me. It’s such a warm and wonderful series. I can’t believe there isn’t a huge following of people who want this uplifting show.
I loved the show because I see God do things all the time like are shown on the show, and it’s so rare to see that on TV. The true God our Father is faithful and full of amazing and unconditional love, and He brings heart and relationship healings, turns bitter into sweet, brings love into lives, brings physical and mental help, gives financial help, and meets all our other needs, with strength or provision. He does these things out of love for those who truly know Him, just as the Bible teaches. Knowing Him becomes possible only once you… Read more »
This show definitely warmed my heart. Great production, great cast. The story lines were Wonderful! By far the best show I have watched since “Byrds of Paradise”, about a family living in Hawaii.
I was hoping this show would go on. Sad that it’s cancelled. I enjoying hearted gmail friendly shows like this. I would rather watch than have a podcast.
Thank you for the Best, m o st Amazing show!!
One of the best on TV. Heartwarming, clever and cancelled, Why?
There are very few shows for the entire family and this was one of them. CBS only wants crime or reality shows . . . stupid as this was heartwarming to have people get their problems solved by a stranger. Shame on you, CBS.
Yes I would listen to a podcast version.
This is my favorite show. It was such a heartwarming and well written show. The characters are relevant, real and loving. I really hope this show will continue on. I am very thankful for the way it was wrapped up for the veiwers at the end.
I will watch it(or listen) in any format. I am a believer in the longevity of this show and one for the entire family.
How about going to Netflix?
We are very sad that this show has been cancelled. Looked forward to it every Sunday. Hope there is a chance another network will pick it up. Definitely do not like this network because of this. Seems like they don’t like good wholesome shows.
I absolutely loved that show!! CBS sometimes makes bad decisions!! This is one of them!!!!!
I loved this show it was unusual but heart warming. The characters were well defined. I would have loved to see it go on. A podcast would be good, but maybe another station could take it over.