Tonight’s episode of One Tree Hill will mark either the season or series finale. The CW network isn’t scheduled to announce their upcoming renewals and cancellations until Thursday but we should know the show’s fate tonight.
One Tree Hill began as the story of two half-brothers, their relationship, and their romances. Longtime castmembers Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton left the series last year. Many expected the series to quickly fold but some believe it’s found a new life creatively. The current cast includes Antwon Tanner, Austin Nichols, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Jackson Brundage, James Lafferty, Lee Norris, Lisa Goldstein, Paul Johansson, Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten, Michael Grubbs, and Sophia Bush.
While it’s looking promising that One Tree Hill will return for season eight, the cast and crew weren’t taking any chances. They filmed two endings — one to end the season and one that would cap the long-running series. The version that you’ll see tonight will be determined by the network’s choice.
The stars have been understandably hesitant to talk about either possible ending. However, Grubbs recently told Zap2It, “If there’s another season, we’ll hit you with a crazy twist… Look, the ending we’ll use if we get another season is just so insane. We could never use it as the series finale, with these twists and turns, because we could never do that to the fans and not wrap it up. It would just be evil.”
If the show is cancelled, Lafferty has a message for the show’s faithful fans. He told TV Guide, “Thank you. It’s because of them we’re still here. A show can’t stay on the air if it doesn’t have viewers, but our viewers have always gone above and beyond. They’ve always gone the extra mile to keep the show on the air and to let it be known they’re watching the show. All you can really say is thank you to the fans, and they’ve really helped define what the show will be remembered as. It’s just not this cult hit; [it’s] truly a show that has staying power and a generation identified with.”
What do you think? Would you like to see One Tree Hill to return for season eight or is it time for the show to be cancelled?
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I am hoping for the best! One Tree Hill is my favorite part of Monday night TV. I love Joy Gaelotti (sp), and like to see Kate V. I thought I would stop watching after Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray left. I admit I still miss them for the sake of Brooke and Nathan’s story lines. There are some things that a brother and best friend would be there for.. Other than that, I enjoyed this season. Am surprised by how much I like Quinn and her boy together, as well as Brooke and Julian…Who’s the favorite couple over… Read more »
ONE TREE HILL CANNOT END! i have not missed a single episode, and it is my favorite show. that last episode was so shocking they cant just end it like that. pleaseee!
I hope that One Tree Hill returns!!! Just like all the other fans out there I look forward to watching and I also can’t imagine them ending the series like that will all the faithful fans that have out there!!!! KEEP ONE TREE HILL!!!!!!
I’m thinking they will definitely keep OTH for another season… it is super obvious that they used the ‘keep the show’ ending since the entire episode pointed towards being a series finale and then all of a sudden at the very end a bunch of drama starts up again after all the loose ends had been tied. But seriously 😐 Quinn and Clay are my favorite couple 🙁 don’t kill them…
Indeed. If it ends I know many that will be annoyed by it, plus the ending? That couldn’t be the end.. Could it? Especially with the fact it didn’t show if the two actually died? Just got shot..
they can not have it end this way so much is un said and left undone and that ***** needs to be put away it just cant end this way it has to come back
Seems like it will have another season. This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There has to be an eighth season…. I LOVE ONE TREE HILL!
I’ve been watching the show for 6 years and its my favorite! I’d be devestated if it ended tonight.
I have been watching every season of One Tree Hill. I want a season 8. Keep it on the air. It is a great show.
KEEP THE SHOW GOING PLEASE! it’s such a good show, I LOVE ONE TREEHIL!
yes there needs to be another season!
OH MY GOD THERE HAS TO BE A SEASON 8! You cant just leave it like that…Haley and Nathan having a baby, Brooke/Julian getting married, and QUINN AND CLAY! You definatly cant end it with no one knowing what happens to them! PLEASE bring back one tree hill for an 8th season:) And if possible… BRING BACK LUCAS, PEYTON AND BABY SAWYER:)!
Cancel it, and put Melrose Place back on
One Tree Hill always keeps me watching…I hope it stays for a long time!
I personally would love to see another season. OTH is one of the few shows I watch that is positive, with an array of stories intertwined, and the music selection is awesome. I like the complexity of the show and how each character always strives to be better and reach for more, whether it be in their career or in their friendships or romantic relationships or mother/father/daughter relationships. Keep on shining, One Tree Hill!