This is a complex situation. The real cause? Good Girls‘ shocking cancelation has continued to be a topic of discussion.
The NBC series starred three suburban mothers who were caught up in the worlds of crime and struggled to make ends meets. Viewers were amazed at what viewers saw. Christina Hendricks, RettaAnd Mae WhitmanThe fictional friend group will be brought to life as they deal with the aftermath of a successful bank robbery that turns into gang heists.
Ahead of the show’s season 4 finale, news broke that Good GirlsWhitman said that he would not be returning for a second season. “Feel too sad and confused to look at phone but just a little look back at some of the best times with my girls,” Whitman wrote via Instagram Story in June 2021. “Love my pals on this cast so much and love you guys who loved the show. It was such a joy being Annie and I’m forever grateful to you for supporting us. K me go cry now.”
Fans speculated that the cancellation could have been caused by a costar split. Costars Hendricks Manny MontanaTheir public statements about being love interests on the show have raised eyebrows throughout the years.
The actor previously offered a glimpse at how the duo approached their scenes together, telling “The Total Celebrity Show” podcast in 2020, “We come in, do our job, and then go home. It’s very business-like.”
Hendricks also spoke out about her relationship with her coworker off-screen. “He’s a great actor and we have great chemistry working together and … He’s just … It’s just a very sort of respectful work,” she told MediumIn 2019. “You know, it’s funny, because I know people love [Beth and Rio]. We, of course … love that. It’s exciting and stuff. But it’s not as … it’s much more professional than anyone would think.”
The Mad Men actress later hinted at tension when she pointed out that Montana doesn’t address her by her actual name. “Manny calls [me] Chris,” Hendricks explained during a panel at 92nd Street Y in 2021. “No one in my life calls me Chris. It’s not my name. I think it’s totally stupid. And he’s never taken the chance to realize that I hate it. It’s really weird.”
Retta stated that she was still upset by the events of July 2022. Good Girls was “very close” to getting a season 5 renewal. “One person ruined it for all of cast and crew and so it’s not back,” she claimed during an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan.
According to the Parks and RecreationAlumnae, there were issues behind the scenes that made it difficult to move forward. “I think it was a little too close to when [the writers]It would be necessary to start [season 5 scripts] and figure out story, so … no,” Retta explained after being asked why the costar wasn’t written off. “Trust me, Kelly, I’m salty!”
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