St. Denis Medicalshowrunner teases that the season 1 finale is poised to be even more bizarre. The mockumentary procedural has become a standout for NBC, drawing positive reviews and large audiences.St. Denishas already been renewedfor a second season, thanks to strong numbers on NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock. Episodes currently air on NBC, and they are made available just one day later on Peacock. That distribution strategy helped the show capture a wide audience.
With season 1 coming to a close in the coming weeks, showrunner Eric Ledgin is already preparing for the finale. In an interview withScreenRant’s Rachel Foertsch at SXSW, Ledgin discussed what he expects to see from the audience. He previously served as a producer forSuperstore, which is known for a chaotic season 2 ending that saw the store destroyed by a hurricane. While he does not intend for the ending to be as shocking asSuperstore’s tornado,he does expect a divisive responseto a “special” finale. Check out his quote below:
So, different show, different—I think [Superstore creator] Justin [Spitzer], when he’s running his show, has a certain philosophy of finales that I definitely appreciate and enjoyed writing when I was on his shows.
I don’t feel quite the same about it, at least for this show, but I did wanta finale that felt special and differentthan the rest of the episodes, and most importantly either tied off or at least answered some of the themes and plots that we’ve brought up through the course of the season. I think we have definitely done that, and I’m very excited to hear whether people strongly disagree with me online or are happy with it.
I’m sure it will be a healthy mix of both, andI’ll take all of it personally. But I’m very excited for the finale. Like I said, drunk bachelorettes, and there’s a lot of other big fun that takes place.
What This Means For St. Denis Medical’s Season 1 Finale
The Finale Could Be Controversial
Most finales tend to be a celebration of a show or the culmination of a season-long arc, andSt. Denis Medicalappears to be on a similar yet different path.Ledgin hinted at the presence of drunk bachelorettes, which could mean either a wedding withinthe existingSt. Deniscastor unfortunate patients. Either way, a wedding involving an underfunded hospital is sure to cause some chaos. It is not going to be nearly as devastating as the tornado that wreckedSuperstore’s titular store, but it will likely have a lasting impact on the characters.
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The entire main cast is expected to return for season 2, so it is unlikely that anyone will be leaving the show in the finale. Still, there are always chances for the showrunners to take a massive swing and change things completely. The hospital, for instance, could be rewarded with additional funding, which would remove much of the show’s tension. Alternatively,the chaos could be short-term. Regardless, Ledgin expects to see some trepidation from audiences after season 1’s final episode.
Our Take On St. Denis Medical’s Season 1 Finale
St. Denis Can Withstand Some Controversy
IfSt. Denis Medicalhas proven anything, it is capable of securing strong responses from viewers. It has generated consistent ratings throughout its run, but the responses have been somewhat muted.ScreenRant’s Sarah Little called the showa series that “fails to leave a big impression.” A stand-out finale couldgenerate more press and greater interestfor its upcoming sophomore outing. A controversial conclusion could be exactly what this show needs.
New episodes ofSt. Denis Medicalair Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on NBC.
