ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ Prepares For A Final Season

ABC’s popular family drama series A Million Little Things confirmed that its long saga is finally coming to an end with Season 5. The series’ last chapter is slated to premiere on February 8, 2023, at 10 p.m. After its September 2018 premiere on the network, the show quickly took off in a great way. So, why is the showing coming to an end? Keep reading to find out the details!

**ABC’s A Million Little Things Premiered With Strong Ratings**

The series follows a tight-knit group of friends that experience the unexpected death of a close friend causing them to chase a better life and live like there is no tomorrow. Early seasons of the show bagged strong ratings in the drama genre for ABC. However, later on, its Live+ Same Day Nielsen ratings started to slip drastically.

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After 35 days of viewing across all digital and linear platforms, Season 4 was the top performer for the network. It flaunted a 249 percent increase in delayed viewership and especially a 581 percent boost in the 18 to 49 age demographic.

A Million Little Things stars popular faces like:

Romany Malco as Rome Howard
David Giuntoli as Eddie Saville
Christina Moses as Regina Howard
Allison Miller as Maggie Bloom
Grace Park as Katherine Kim
James Roday Rodriguez as Gary Mendez
Lizzy Greene as Sophie Dixon
Tristan Byon as Theo Saville
Chance Hurstfield as Danny Dixon

Producer DJ Nash Wanted To End The Series With 5 Seasons

DJ Nash, the creator and executive producer of A Million Little Things talked about the show’s end as reported by TV Line. He said, “I know seeing this show end may be sad for many people, especially my mom who watches live every week. But I always knew I wanted to follow these friends for 5 seasons and leave them when the time was right.”

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“When we started making our show, I never could have imagined this incredible community of Millionaires who would come together and not only watch, but also share with each other their personal struggles, their pain, and ultimately their true grit,” he explained.

Why Is A Million Little Things Coming To An End?

The executive further explained how the show, with the help of ABC, has helped the team make mental health awareness a top priority that is advocated on the show. The cast members of the show also recorded a video message addressed to the fans. In the video, they explained that “now feels like the right time to say goodbye.”

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Although there is no conclusive reason for the series coming to an end, it is most likely due to the plummeting ratings. While Season 1 garnered an average of 7.78 Million viewers, the number slightly dropped to 7.26 Million for the second season. A significant drop in numbers was seen with Season 3 which bagged just 5.24 Million viewers followed by Season 4 having just 4.06 Million viewers.