New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on Jan. 18, 2023) follows:
Based on the book ‘Accountable’ by Marty Makary, The Resident is a popular American medical drama television show available on Fox.
The web series is set in the Chastain Park Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. It focuses on the lives of its staff members and the bureaucratic practices of the hospital industry.
The latest ‘Season 6’ of The Resident was aired in September 2022 and the season finale arrived on January 17, 2023. Following the end of season 6, fans began to shift their focus to the next season.
Is The Resident ‘Season 7’ cancelled for 2023?
As per the reports doing rounds, it has been rumored that season 7 of The Resident has been cancelled for 2023. It looks like viewers are speculating this based on how the last one ended.
the resident season finale crammed in too many happy endings, is it being cancelled or something (Source)
I feel like the writing is on the wall. The Resident is probably getting cancelled. I hope I’m wrong tho. (Source)
So, is ‘Season 7’ of The Resident coming or not in 2023? While it’s not officially confirmed if the show will continue this year, fans can keep their fingers crossed as the possibility of its arrival is not fully dead.
According to a report (Via – Decider), a representative of The Resident told that the show makers are yet to decide on the upcoming season.
Furthermore, a report that came out in December hinted that season 7 is still a possibility. Hence, nothing can be said as of yet.
The Resident ‘Season 7’ release date
So if the show makers finally decide on bringing season 7 of the web series this year, when can you expect it to air?
Fox is known for releasing every new season of The Resident in spring, which is around September. For instance, season 5 and season 6 came in September of 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Similarly, season 3 and season 4 were released in September 2019 and 2020 respectively.
So, if nothing goes off the track, The Resident Season 7 will probably air in September 2023. However, we recommend our readers take this info with a pinch of salt as official confirmation on the same is still awaited.
Rest assured, we will keep an eye on the latest development regarding this matter and inform you as and when we come across anything noteworthy.
Update 1 (Jan. 19, 2023)
04:40 pm (IST):The viewership of The Resident Season 6 has dropped in comparison to the previous season. As a result, the network may elect to renew another show instead.
Update 2 (Feb. 22, 2023)
10:49 am (IST): Fans have now started a petition asking the show makers to renew season 7 of The Resident. You can check it out here.
Update 3 (Feb. 24, 2023)
11:41 am (IST): A fan has shared an alleged official response regarding season 7 of The Resident and it doesn’t sound promising as they currently don’t have any information to share.
Update 4 (Feb. 27, 2023)
01:02 pm (IST): Pending new developments or official announcements, more angry fans continue to campaign for a The Resident ‘Season 7’ (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Update 5 (Mar. 2, 2023)
01:36 pm (IST): In May, Fox will make decisions regarding the fall programming schedule. So, we’ll probably know the fate of ‘The Resident’ series that month.
The lack of new related announcements could be because the company is debating whether to cancel or renew the show.
Update 6 (Mar. 9, 2023)
06:27 pm (IST): It seems that Season 7 of The Resident on Fox is unlikely to happen given the two disappointing updates that seemed to be conclusive of the show’s future.
Update 7 (Mar. 14, 2023)
05:00 pm (IST): According to one of our readers, the show makers are selling all of the props, clothes, and related items, which further hints that Season 7 is unlikely to happen.
Thanks for the tip : Michael Fromme!
Update 8 (Mar. 16, 2023)
05:00 pm (IST): It appears that the fans have started to accept the fact that the upcoming season is not going to happen. However, there is no official confirmation yet.
Update 9 (Mar. 20, 2023)
10:38 am (IST): A website focused on TV shows is conducting a poll asking fans which show they prefer to save. ‘The Resident’ is included among the options.
So, some fans of the show are voting in the poll as another way to push Fox to renew it.
Update 10 (Mar. 22, 2023)
06:27 pm (IST): Though the show is about to be canceled, some people are still optimistic about its return and are also sharing their preferences for the upcoming season (1,2).
Update 11 (Mar. 23, 2023)
12:15 pm (IST): Unfortunately for fans of the show, its cancellation has been officially confirmed. Those interested will be able to purchase props and items straight from the set.
Update 12 (Mar. 24, 2023)
05:05 pm (IST): Amy Holden Jones, The Resident’s creator was left in the dark by Fox regarding the show’s cancellation. Instead, she stumbled upon the upsetting news through a Twitter post made by the ‘City of Conyers’.
The lack of attention given by Fox to the show has left fans (1,2) feeling disheartened, as they received confirmation of its cancellation from alternative sources rather than a straightforward announcement.
Update 13 (Mar. 29, 2023)
05:59 pm (IST): Fans of the TV show are unhappy with the ending with some suggesting that Season 6 would have been a better finale than Season 7.
Update 14 (Apr. 4, 2023)
05:38 pm (IST): One of the star of The Resident, Ian Anthony Dale strikes a hopeful tone when discussing about the renewal chances of season 7.
Also, the executive producer Andrew Chapman allegedly said that the fate of The Resident season 7 won’t be confirmed until later in April or May. More on that here.
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