The second part of Arrested Development season 5 arrived in March, wherein the first half aired earlier in 2018. It can be recalled Fox canceled the series after the third season back in 2006, but Netflix revived and brought it back in 2013. Now, many fans are wondering if Arrested Development will be renewed for season 6 or not.
Arrested Development is a comedy series that follows the story of the Bluth family, and it has gained popularity over the past years. The series won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series three years in a row, yet its future becomes hazy in the intervening years since the cast members became busy with their schedules and other commitments.
Going back to the fifth season, the series ended on a very dark note as Lucille 2's murder has been revealed. Also, Michael and George Michael abandoned the family once again for greener pastures. It's unclear if this is actually the end for Arrested Development or there are still angles for the Bluths that needed to be discussed.
So far, there weren't any announcements about Arrested Development season 6, but some viewers are hoping the series would be renewed at some point. Recently, a top Netflix executive revealed there were no discussions about the sixth season, although they aren't closing the doors on the possibility. Moreover, the sitcom had to consider several factors before going to the next installment, especially some actors were still in high demand. For instance, Jason Bateman and Will Arnett star in other Netflix series with Ozark and Bojack Horseman, respectively.
The loopholes from season 4 and season 5 have been resolved at the end of the fifth season as well, which seemingly hints it is the end for the series. If it would return for another installment, the plot might focus on Buster as Lucille 2's murderer, leaving the family in a moment of speechlessness. Also, Michael and George Michael might be coming back into the family, like what they did when the third season ended.
If ever Arrested Development is indeed given the green light, the series might not be coming back anytime soon. It's worth mentioning there's a seven-year gap between the end of the Fox run and the start of the Netflix run. And then, it took another five years to gather the cast altogether for the fifth season. So, it's very likely the series might not return for several years. The sixth installment was far from a sure thing, but many believe there's still some story to tell.
