In a disappointing turn of events for fans of the medical dramaThe Resident, Fox has officially confirmed that the show will not be returning for a seventh season. Throughout its six-season run,The Residentfollowed the lives of medical professionals at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital as they navigated the complex world of healthcare. The show tackled a range of issues faced by the healthcare industry, including budget cuts and the ever-present threat of malpractice lawsuits.PerTVLine, the official confirmation ofThe Resident’s cancelation followed a series of negative reports and indications that the long-running show would not be returning for another season. Additionally, the selling of the show’s sets and props indicated that the decision to end the series had already been made prior to the public announcement. For several months, fans ofThe Residenthave been speculating about the future of the show. Co-creator Amy Holden Jones only fueled these rumors when she hinted at the end of season 6 that the finale could serve as a final farewell to the show. It turns out that Jones had intentionally written the season 6 finale to work as a potential series finale in case the show was not renewed.Despite this, Jones had big plans for the show if it had been picked up for a seventh season. Fans would have gotten the chance to see Devon and Leela’s wedding and the continuation of Conrad and Billie’s romantic relationship. Additionally, the new season would have explored how Bell and Kit would have handled the unique situation of Bell being both a patient and a doctor. Unfortunately, the show will not be returning, and fans will not get to see these storylines play out.RELATED:20 Canceled Shows From the ‘00s We Need Back Right Now
Amy Holden Jones Thanks Cast and Crew Following Cancellation of The Resident
The Resident, which stars Matt Czuchry, Manish Dayal, Emily VanCamp, and Bruce Greenwood, premiered in 2018 and has been a staple on Fox’s programming lineup ever since. While the news of the cancelation may be disappointing for fans, co-creator Amy Holden Jones expressed gratitude towards the cast and crew on Twitter, saying that it was a great run and that the show will continue to be available on Hulu.
According to TVLine,The Residentexperienced a 10 percent drop in total viewership and a 29 percent drop in demo rating in its sixth and final season. However, these numbers are still impressive compared to other shows that aired on Fox during the same period. The medical drama ranked behind only9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, andAccusedin terms of audience size, but was tied for ninth place in terms of demo rating.The Residenthas been praised for its realistic portrayal of medical procedures and ethical dilemmas, as well as its strong ensemble cast. With its thought-provoking storylines and complex characters,The Residenthas left a lasting impact on the medical drama genre and will be missed by many.
