The Middle: Why There Won't Be A 10th Season Of The ABC Sitcom

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The Middle just wrapped its final season, but could there be another? Recently, co-creator Eileen Heisler spoke with Deadline about a possible reboot for the ABC TV show.

The comedy centers on the Hecks, a middle-class family living in the middle of the country. The cast includes Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer.

In the interview, Heisler revealed it was the producers’ decision to end The Middle after nine seasons:

ell, it isn’t because we ran out of stories. We had a whole board of stories we never got to. We felt it was a good time to end because we were all still loving it, loving each other, and enjoying ourselves. We never wanted to get to the point where we were retreading old stories, or anyone was feeling restless and wishing they were somewhere else. We wanted to go out while we’re still at the top — (the middle?) — of our game, and to have a year of knowing we were wrapping up so we could write to an ending. We feel very grateful we’ve gotten to do that, and hope we are leaving fans wanting more.”

And what about a reboot? Heisler says ABC wanted more seasons of The Middle:

 Our ratings have been great and ABC was very clear they did want more seasons — it was our decision to bring it to a close. And hey… I can’t tell you what’s next… gotta save it for the reboot.  See you in ten years!”

What do you think? Are you a fan of The Middle? Did you enjoy the series finale?

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53 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments Debra Sozio March 8, 2022 12:56 am

Please bring back THE MIDDLE!

10 Reply Diane December 3, 2021 11:24 pm

They were canceled! They scrambled to end it and the stories were a hodgepodge way below their high standards. Patricia Heaton was set but the others were not. None of them have done anything else. It was so clever the way they handled Axl and Sue at college by having them on the computer. Loved Loved Loved the show.

30 Reply Glnda August 8, 2021 10:55 pm

Please please bring back the middle its a brillant show that helps with mental health for those that are alone it makes u feel like your got family

80 Reply Lisa June 26, 2021 2:23 pm

Ready for that reboot now. 2021 is the year!!!!

30 Reply elizadolots Reply to Lisa May 30, 2022 5:31 am

Turned out it wasn’t…but maybe 2022?!

00 Reply Tanner Schroeder June 4, 2021 12:10 pm

I seriously miss the middle a lot

50 Reply David Joyce January 13, 2021 9:02 am

I loved this show, pity its over

60 Reply Maggie Reply to David Joyce January 30, 2021 8:10 pm

Me too

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