The creator of Bloodline has spoken about the show’s early finale and what is next for him.
Bloodline never got the attention of a House of Cards or Stranger Things during its time on Netflix, but it quietly positioned itself as one of the most compelling dramas available, riveting its fan base for three tense seasons in the Florida Keys.
The series didn’t last quite as long as creator of the show Todd Kessler would have hoped, but he has told Variety that the show’s ending was tonally correct.
“We wanted to bring the audience on a ride with each character, getting to know how complicated the roles are within this family. And we never had it in mind that there would be a happy ending or complete resolution. The desire was to have the audience have a relationship with these characters. And tell a story where we take them on a journey into this tragedy of this family. So the ending we had conceived when we first started the show was tonally right where we ended at the end of season three.”
He was also asked about the show’s ambiguous ending and his fondness of using them in the past.
“I like endings that are more haunting than conclusive — endings that continue a conversation, as opposed to “Oh, that’s what that all meant.” Or it’s all wrapped up and it doesn’t stick with me. So personally an unresolved ending that makes sense and is satisfying is the kind of storytelling that I like.”
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Variety then asked Kessler if he would work with Netflix again.
“It’s frustrating that that happened, but at the same time they know their market and what works for them. We wouldn’t want to be at a place where they’re doing something that they’re not fully behind. If they were behind us on an idea and supported what we wanted to do, we would absolutely work with them again.”
And when asked what is next for him, he explained that he will be looking towards the movie side of things.
“The real feeling is to work on a comedy but also to explore the movie world in terms of being able to have a script that has a beginning and an end. That’s something that holds a great appeal at this point.”
Originally published August 3, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
