Donald Glover Explains Why 'Atlanta' Ends After Season 4: 'Death Is Natural'
“Atlanta” fans, that hour has unfortunately come: the beloved FX comedy-drama is coming to an end. After six years, a hiatus, six Emmys and lots of laughs, the Donald Glover-created series will come to an end when its fourth and final season wraps this fall. According to Variety, Glover originally wanted the show to end after the second season, which may explain why it spent nearly four years off the air. Nevertheless, it is the end of an era for the "Atlanta" team.
"Atlanta" debuted in September 2016, two years after Glover wrapped up his stint on NBC's "Community." The writer and comedian's critically acclaimed series has helped turn his ensemble cast — including Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and LaKeith Stanfield — into household names, all of whom have major movie endeavors lined up after "Atlanta." . The bold and distinctive comedic genius born on "Atlanta" made it one of the most creative shows of the past decade, and his presence will surely be missed by fans and critics alike.
So why is the series ending? Read on to find out before "Atlanta" kicks off its final season on September 15.
Why does 'Atlanta' end after season 4?While it would be nice to have “Atlanta” for a few more seasons, the show is coming out on a high after its whimsical third season became the talk of the internet. The end of "Atlanta" has been a long time coming, according to Glover, but he seems content with his decision to end it.
"I think the best thing is knowing when to end it and knowing when to move on."
"Death is natural," he said during an FX panel at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour in February, per Variety. "I feel like when the conditions are right for something, it happens, and when the conditions aren't right, it doesn't happen. I don't feel any longevity. Because then things start to get The story was always meant to be what it was.
“Atlanta” fans, that hour has unfortunately come: the beloved FX comedy-drama is coming to an end. After six years, a hiatus, six Emmys and lots of laughs, the Donald Glover-created series will come to an end when its fourth and final season wraps this fall. According to Variety, Glover originally wanted the show to end after the second season, which may explain why it spent nearly four years off the air. Nevertheless, it is the end of an era for the "Atlanta" team.
"Atlanta" debuted in September 2016, two years after Glover wrapped up his stint on NBC's "Community." The writer and comedian's critically acclaimed series has helped turn his ensemble cast — including Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and LaKeith Stanfield — into household names, all of whom have major movie endeavors lined up after "Atlanta." . The bold and distinctive comedic genius born on "Atlanta" made it one of the most creative shows of the past decade, and his presence will surely be missed by fans and critics alike.
So why is the series ending? Read on to find out before "Atlanta" kicks off its final season on September 15.
Why does 'Atlanta' end after season 4?While it would be nice to have “Atlanta” for a few more seasons, the show is coming out on a high after its whimsical third season became the talk of the internet. The end of "Atlanta" has been a long time coming, according to Glover, but he seems content with his decision to end it.
"I think the best thing is knowing when to end it and knowing when to move on."
"Death is natural," he said during an FX panel at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour in February, per Variety. "I feel like when the conditions are right for something, it happens, and when the conditions aren't right, it doesn't happen. I don't feel any longevity. Because then things start to get The story was always meant to be what it was.
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