The end of HTGAWM is officially in sight. The drama – starring violadavis – joins ModernFamily as ABC hits that will wrap their run during the 2019-20 broadcast season
sixth season of the ABC drama starring Viola Davis will be its last, the network announced Thursday. The Shondaland-produced series from showrunner Pete Nowalk will wrap its run with 15 additional episodes in the 2019-20 broadcast season.as ABC hits ending their runs during the 2019-20 broadcast season.
"Viola Davis made television history with her unforgettable portrayal of iconic female antihero Annalise Keating," ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke said. "I am eternally grateful to her, Pete Nowalk and Shondaland for creating and bringing to life such a smart, sophisticated and groundbreaking series that has long been an integral part of Thursday nights on ABC."
The final season — which returns Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. — will follow Keating's class through their final semester in law school while the deception, fear and guilt binding her with her students proves deadlier than ever. "Deciding to end this series was a brutal decision, but ultimately the story tells you what to do — as it did here," said Nowalk. "For me, Annalise Keating's journey has always had a clear ending. Knowing I have 15 episodes left to finish her story, and the chance to give all the characters their own killer endings, is a gift rarely given to a series creator, and I'm grateful to ABC and ABC Studios for the opportunity and creative freedom.
"I am so thankful to the brilliant cast, writers and crew for dedicating themselves to the most rewarding experience of my career over the last six years. I also want to thank our fans. The only reason this show exists is because of your loyalty and enthusiasm. I can't wait for you all to see how it ends, with twists and turns and all the craziness we love to create every Thursday night. Buckle up."continued to shed viewers.
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