Although both shows wrapped up with storylines which were mostly logical conclusions, Schitt’s Creek was clearly the victor here. That can be contributed in part to the way the show tugged at our heartstrings over the years, making us fall in love with each and every colourful character. It can also be contributed to the fact that the series concluded after only 6 seasons when it could easily have lasted much longer.
It felt like we were really getting to know the residents of Schitt’s Creek only to have them leave us. This was done by design. Co-producer and costar Dan Levy has always said the game plan was to have the storylines conclude after only a few short seasons. They had a story to tell and when it was told that would be all she wrote. “Always leave them wanting more” seems appropriate here.Meanwhile on Modern Family, characters were sent packing in all directions. Although some of it made sense, much of the final storyline seemed rather contrived. As a result, it ended with a whimper instead of a bang and never did address who the characters were being interviewed by throughout the entire series.
In the weeks ahead two more once mighty shows will take their final bow. The reboot of Will & Grace will ride off into the sunset after 3 seasons. The show’s recent salute to I Love Lucy was hilarious, but sadly not typical of all new episodes. It will be sad to see it go but even the most devout fan would agree, it is time.
Also leaving us is How To Get Away With Murder. In this case 6 seasons was a few too many. What started out as a riveting, suspenseful drama, became an unintentional joke in the last few seasons. Not even the world’s most notorious serial killers could get away with as many homicides as this unfortunate group. Enough already.
Ironically each of the series above featured prominent gay characters and while some were a tad stereotypical (we're talking you Modern Family), others shined brightly, revealing we’re not so different after all. We are really going to miss that.