So Long, Malloys – FX Nixes ‘The Riches’
October 8, 2008 by Chandra
Rumors had been spreading for a while, but a network spokesperson finally confirmed the bad news to Entertainment Weekly yesterday: FX has decided not to renew the Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver dramedy The Riches for a third season.
I and other fans were afraid this would happen, if only because the series was such a unique show that really required continuous viewing to fully appreciate all of the many, many comedic and dramatic nuances. Still, it would have been great to see the gem continue, lower ratings be darned.
One thing fans don’t have to worry about is the careers of the show’s various stars. Izzard and Driver will never want for work, and in the last few months, I’ve already spotted Todd Stashwick (Dale Malloy) and Noel Fisher (Cael Malloy) in several different roles each on prominent series, ranging from Psych to Life to the Law & Order franchise. It doesn’t take much to imagine the same happening for the rest of the talented cast. Best of luck to them all.
