The Conners‘ most important plot proves that the Roseanne spin-off should already end with season 6. It’s no secret that The Conners has gone through so much to establish itself not only as a great comedy but also as a show with its own identity separate from its parent series. Considering this, it may sound odd that there are talks about its possible end, given how popular it continues to be. That being said, between the comments of those directly involved with it and the way its story has progressed, it’s getting increasingly clear that the time has come for it to wrap up.
Previously, both executive producer Bruce Helford and series star John Goodman floated the idea that The Conners season 6 may be its last. These comments kickstarted discussions about the Roseanne spin-off’s wrap-up. For now, ABC has yet to make any decision about the future of the show; understandably, they are carefully considering all their option primarily because of how successful The Conners has become for the network. Looking at what’s in store for Dan and his family in the new year, however, it may actually be better if they already pull the plug on the show after its upcoming season.
The Conners’ Only Major Remaining Storyline Is Bev’s Death
By the end of The Conners season 5, almost all lingering plot lines involving the family have been resolved. Mark’s graduation was at the center of the finale as he came to terms with the real status of his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Ben and Darlene seem to be in a good spot, while Louise is back home reunited with Dan. Becky’s future is on the line, but it’s a narrative that can be easily resolved once she decides what to do moving forward. That only leaves Bev’s impending death as the more complicated arc that The Conners season 6 needs to address.
Bev’s slow and harrowing demise has been looming over The Conners‘ storytelling for quite a while now. However, while she is Dan’s mother-in-law and the kids’ maternal grandmother, her story is most impactful on Jackie, who has to come to terms with her tumultuous relationship with her mother in her final days. The problem here is technically, Jackie isn’t a Conner. Granted that she has always been a constant presence in Dan and the kids’ lives, but she is tied to them via Roseanne. Considering that the show’s title is The Conners, it’s quite odd that its biggest narrative centers around characters that don’t share that name.
Disappointing The Conners Season 6 Update Proves The Roseanne Spinoff Needs Season 7
The Conners season 6 gets a brand new update and unfortunately, it only makes it much clearer that the Roseanne spin-off needs at least one more year.
Bev’s Death In Season 6 Should Close Out The Roseanne Franchise
Bev’s impending death feels like the natural end of The Conners. Going beyond that would force the show to start brand new long arcs that may not have a chance of being resolved if cast members like Goodman seem to have lost their desire to continue the show. Forcing to extend the series is a massive risk that could end up ruining the legacy of the show and the franchise as a whole. It’s worth noting that despite its success, Roseanne’s last couple of years were so controversial that the original revival deemed them non-canon. This time, ABC has the chance to deliver a proper ending to the universe.
The Conners
The Conners is a spinoff of Roseanne, a popular sitcom beginning in 1988 that starred John Goodman as Dan Conner and Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner. After the Roseanne revival was canceled in 2018, The Conners continued the storyline of the lovable middle-class family and their lives in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois. The Emmy award-winning series brings back Dan’s children, Darlene, Becky, and DJ, played by Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson, and Michael Fishman, respectively.
