Showtime officially canceled Ray Donovan season 8, and many were shocked and disappointed with the cancellation announcement. The series didn't have a proper ending, that's why some were eager to bring it back. Now, it looks like there's a chance the show would come back, as lead star Liev Schreiber teased its potential return.
In a recent Instagram post, Schreiber revealed there is a good chance Ray Donovan season 8 is coming back despite Showtime's cancellation. While the actor didn't offer more information as to how viewers could see the series back, he noted that their voices had been heard. He said there would be more Ray Donovan, and he thanked all "Donofans" who got their bats out and beat the odds.
Schreiber also told his fans that it might take some time for more information to come out. Despite that, many were still happy there will be Ray Donovan season 8. Moreover, he said there would be "more" of the series, suggesting that we'll be seeing more of the show beyond the eighth installment. The actor likely hints the series will stay for at least a few more seasons.
Meanwhile, one of the reasons why Showtime canceled Ray Donovan season 8 is because of the live ratings, which were down in season 7 compared to season 6. The series is known as one of the well-known premium-cable entities, but the overall buzz wasn't what it used to be. At the time of the cancellation, the network released a statement regarding series.
Showtime said they're proud Ray Donovan ended on a "strong viewership" and "powerful note." The network also thanked Schreiber, Jon Voight, showrunner David Hollander, as well as the entire cast and crew for their dedicated work. Speaking to Vulture, Hollander also talked about Ray Donovan following its cancellation on the network.
The showrunner admitted the series is a big show, and the move to New York was expensive. He said there is a risk in continuing the series, especially when it comes to financial matters. After the cancellation news, Hollander said the talked to everyone after he spoke to Showtime. He said the responses range from being sad to being confused.
But, now that there's a chance Ray Donovan season 8 is happening elsewhere, Hollander already had an idea of what will happen next. He teased there will be two stories to be told: what happened before and how will it impact the present. The potential new installment will also explore what happed with Ray and Mickey in the '90s.
