14 DAY TRIAL // Sad news for all “Weeds” fans: season 6 now over, they only have one more season to look forward to for their favorite show. Series’ creator Jenji Kohan has revealed that there may be no more of the Botwins after season 7.
This week’s season finale has (again) seen Nancy Botwin (Mary Louise Parker) in a situation from which she can’t possibly get out – or so we think. TV Guide has the scoop (story via OMG Yahoo).
Kohan is aware that the tendency of the writers is to back themselves into a corner as regards plot, but, at the same time, she also knows that this is something that can’t possibly last for much longer.
She hasn’t heard anything from the network in this sense, but Kohan says she “feels” the seventh season may be the last. Or that it should be the last, at least.
“In my mind, it is. Everyone’s contract is up next year, [including] the actors and mine. Seven years is a good run, and I’d rather leave while on top. I’d never say never, but I have a feeling this might be it,” Kohan explains.
Showtime won’t comment on this, saying only that whatever decision they make regarding an eighth season, it will be made next summer – and probably announced shortly after.
If the seventh season turns out to be the last, Kohan is ok with it, having long come to terms with the idea that it would be best to end the show on a high note, as opposed to spoil it in a desperate bid to boost failing ratings.
“It’s very strange and exciting and scary and sad in a lot of ways. We have such an extraordinary team. I would hope to take everyone over to [my] next project, including some of the actors, if possible,” the series’ creator says.
“I think it’s such a strong group of people across the board. That will be very hard to let go of. However, I think growth is an obligation of a writer and it’s time to stretch my wings,” Kohan adds.
Keep an eye on this space to see what becomes of this.