It may not be the end of the line for TV’s favorite fixer. The Ray Donovan TV show has been cancelled by Showtime but series star Liev Schreiber now says Ray’s story’s not over.
Season seven of Ray Donovan stars Schreiber, Alan Alda, Zach Grenier, Jon Voight, Dash Mihok, Eddie Marsan, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey, and Graham Rogers. The series centers on professional fixer Ray Donovan (Schreiber), who’s working to be the man his family needs him to be. While he makes progress with Dr. Amiot (Alda), there are dangers from the past that require the Ray Donovan of old. Between NYC mayor Ed Feratti (Grenier), an unrelenting NYPD officer hunting for the truth and clients old and new, Ray struggles to find the balance between fixing for clients and fixing himself. And when Feratti’s corruption brings a piece of Mickey’s past (Voight) back to New York, Ray is forced to seek answers to long-buried questions.
The seventh season of Ray Donovan averaged a 0.13 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 932,000 viewers. Compared to season six, that’s down by 21% in the demo and down by 3% in viewership.
Despite being one of the cable channel’s highest-rated shows, Showtime cancelled the series earlier this month and left the series with unresolved cliffhangers. Fans and showrunner David Hollander were shocked by the cancellation. Hollander later said that there were plans to wrap up the show with an eighth and final season.
Fans of the long-running series haven’t been quiet about their disappointment and it seems that Showtime may be rethinking the decision to cancel the show. Schreiber wrote, “It’s hard to describe how amazing it feels to those of us in the Ray Donovan family who have been lucky enough to experience the overwhelming love and support that all of you have expressed for our show since the news broke that Ray would not return. What’s even more incredible is that it seems your voices have been heard. Too soon to say how or when, but with a little luck and your ongoing support, there will be more Ray Donovan. So to all the Donofans who got their bats out and beat the odds. Thank you.”
Of the possibility of reviving the show, Hollander said, “I would never say never. It is much easier to do in the now. The sets are still standing. The people are still contracted. The mechanisms are in place. Once we tear down the sets and put the costumes away… it’s a lot of actors who are in demand.”
What do you think? Do you think that Ray Donovan will really return in some form? Do you think the series should be wrapped up with a movie or an eighth and final season?
Definitely AT LEAST one more season. Preferably two!!! It’s the only reason I even have Showtime.
Two would be great as it is the only reason I have Showtime also!
Yes bring Ray back please!!!!
I hope Ray comes back. Cancelling a show before it has time to conclude (shoot Mickey) is senseless
One more season!
Yes Yes more Ray. We have to have more Ray Donovan. Best series on Showtime. Glad to hear they are rethinking there decision to cancel it. Bring season 8. Looking forward to it. Please !!
Me too, hope they bring Ray back as they gotta know it’s the best series on tv.
We want Season 8!
Bring on a season 8.
Netflix or Hulu should pick up on RD and later for Showtime. The suits at Showtime have no idea what they’ve done. “What fools these mortals be” at Showtime! Just for Showtime’s stupidity I hope RD is renewed for 2 or more seasons at another network!!!
do you have info on Netflix Anne with a E will it return for a 4th season? really lie the show and stars
I’m elated that Ray will be back! Another season would be wonderful. I was so upset, angry & disappointed when I first read it wouldn’t be returning. You guys owe it to us! Talk about cliffhangers??? There’s so much more you could do with the show, many avenues to explore. Please keep me updated as I want to follow even the smallest amount of news regarding this great show. Thanks.
Yes we definitely NEED Ray Back on our screens. I wait with baited breath for my weekly fix of Ray!!! Please please I need my weekly fix give us Series 8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ladybug please renew Ray Donovan it was and is the best ,100 %<show on TV.real episodes that makes us viewers feel involved in a no nonsense drama series without having all the insane garbage it if it is it is always done with class.there are shoes on TV it's series has been running 40 yrs.surely with everyday problems Ray Donovan writers can think of more.
Ray has tough choices to make but puts family first. Jon Voiet plays a meanie but I love him. Terry is also one of my favorites, he’s the true sense of the family, the smart one. But, I love Ray, he’s a no nonsense kinda guy and gets the job done. Even Aunt Sandy is cool, long live old ladies!!!
Please bring them back, minus Micky. Best show ever n tv
Please bring back Ray Donovan for at least one more season.I am a Showtime subscriber and a fan of many of Showtimes programs. Ray Donovan is among the best if not The Best television show on the air. Please reconsider and bring Ray back for another season. The show has earned it.
Yes definitely bring it back at least for one more season or whatever form to tie up the loose ends. It would make this devoted fan very happy.