Roseanne REACTS to ‘The Conners’ Finale – You Won’t Believe What She Said!

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After seven successful seasons, the series “The Conners” concluded this week, stemming from a debut rooted in a highly debated circumstance. Originally airing on ABC as a revival of the popular show “Roseanne”, Roseanne Barr reprised her role leading the Conner family once more. However, the revival’s success was short-lived when Barr posted a controversial tweet that led to the cancellation of “Roseanne”. The concept was later reworked into “The Conners”, with Barr being written out in an unceremonious manner. Despite her initial hostility, Roseanne’s response to the series ending may not be what many anticipated.

According to TMZ, Roseanne’s son and representative, Jake Pentland, discussed her sentiments towards the series finale. Despite feeling that she was unfairly treated and dismissed from a revival show she helped create, she is choosing to handle the situation with some dignity by stating that she and her family are content that everyone involved in The Conners had seven seasons to work on, and with the show ending, this particular chapter of her life can now be closed. It’s worth mentioning that the family has never watched an episode of The Conners since her departure and only learned about its conclusion when informed. Considering the tumultuous circumstances at the beginning, their response to The Conners coming to an end is surprisingly diplomatic.

The Conners Began Out of Controversy

The origins of The Conners can be described as one of those instances where being present was key. From the surprising success of Roseanne’s comeback, to the contentious finale, and the subsequent rescue mission that led to another smash hit, it was an extraordinary combination of events that likely won’t happen again under similar circumstances.

I found myself back on ABC screens in March 2018, picking up right where my popular series left off after a decade. The revival turned heads immediately, attracting 18.44 million viewers – a feat that network TV shows often yearned to achieve. With such promising ratings from the debut alone, ABC promptly greenlit another season of 13 episodes for me.

The triumphant comeback was disrupted when ABC changed its mind about renewing the show in May 2018, following a tweet by Barr where she likeness Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett, of African American descent, to an ape from Planet of the Apes. ABC acted promptly in severing ties with Barr, canceling the revival series that was performing exceptionally well for the network.

As a devoted fan of the show, I found myself eagerly anticipating what would happen next after the successful revival. That’s when the news dropped that the show was going to transform as a spinoff series titled “The Conners“. Unlike before, this time it would be all about the resilient core family members portrayed by John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, and Michael Fishman, along with some new faces such as Emma Kenny, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Jay R. Ferguson. The creators chose to write off Roseanne’s character, and the series would now focus on how the family copes with life without their matriarch, grappling with the challenges that come their way.

Against all odds, “The Conners” emerged as a successful prime-time staple for ABC, airing over seven seasons and 112 episodes. Despite Roseanne Barr’s initial disapproval of the series and its creators during its run, tensions eased, allowing “The Conners” to captivate audiences with its authentic humor and unique charm. As time passed, actresses like Katey Sagal and Sean Astin joined the cast, giving it a distinct identity while still honoring the original show’s comedic style. On social media, fans expressed their sadness at the series finale, indicating that “The Conners” had touched many hearts during its run.

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2025-04-25 01:33