'Castle' Season 9 News: Show's Renewal Still Uncertain as Paul Lee Steps Down
Fans of the long-running show "Castle" may be thinking about season 9 too soon as rumors suggest that the series won't be renewed now that a new president has taken the seat of ABC.
Paul Lee, who served as the president for six years and has recently been the center of some controversies, has stepped down and Channing Dugney has taken his place. With a new president, rumors immediately flew around the long-running series that saw some ups and downs over the years.
Some outlets reported earlier that season 8 of the show has seen a decrease in fanbase, adding to the recent report that Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic are both looking forward to working on other projects.
While Lee said early last month that he has plans for the ninth season and he would love to see "Castle" keep going for the years to come, there has been no word about a renewal ever since he was replaced. Fans are speculating that the show may make its final bow when season 8 ends and a new series will be up for viewers to have a breath of fresh air.
Some fans also speculate that if the show does make its return for a ninth installment, both Katic and Fillion may not be involved anymore. It is expected that with new leads conquering the small screens, the series may see the smallest number of viewers in its history.
One of the suggested reasons for lack of fan interest for the current season is the storyline that isn't appealing to fans who have followed the show since the beginning. Although a lot of people are still looking forward to the next season, the interest has obviously gone down.
At the moment, there is no confirmation regarding the rumors, but season 8 is fast approaching its finale with no word from the executive team, making speculations even stronger regarding the show's cancellation.
"Castle" season 8 is airing every Monday on ABC, while season 9's renewal is uncertain.
