Cast and crew have shared emotional reactions to the series ending. Actress Hannah Einbinder disclosed there were 'buckets' of tears shed on set during filming of the final season. According to Daily Express - Showbiz, Jean Smart described finding the finale 'shocking' and not having imagined the ending. Co-showrunner Lucia Aniello, also according to Daily Express - Showbiz, admitted to crying every day during the final season. Paul W. Downs, another co-showrunner, told the same outlet that the final episode contains numerous full circle moments.
The final season picks up after a calamitous trip to Singapore and Deborah Vance's live TV meltdown, with TMZ having mistakenly reported her death at the end of season four. Deborah aims to stage a major comeback show at Madison Square Garden. It remains unknown whether Deborah and her writer Ava will reach the pinnacle of Hollywood with their reputations unscathed, and specific plot details beyond this initial setup have not been revealed. The exact reasons for the tears shed on set are also unclear.
I don't remember ever picturing or even imagining an ending.
I've been crying every day.