‘Glee’ to have one more season before sign-off

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Show takes a different narrative turn after Cory Monteith's death, says co-creator

MONTEITH AND MICHELE. Photo taken about a month before Monteith’s death. Michael Buckner/Getty Images/Chrysalis/AFP 

MANILA, Philippines – “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy has confirmed that the Fox musical-drama will sign off after its 6th season, TVLine reports.

The show is currently on its 5th season, starting off with a tribute to Cory Monteith via his character Finn Hudson that elicited mixed reviews

Murphy said Monteith’s death in July forced him to make the show take a different narrative turn.

Speaking with reporters Wednesday night, October 16, at an event honoring FX networks, Murphy said he “always knew how [the show] would end, as it revolves around Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry, played by Monteith’s real-life girlfriend Lea Michele.  

“So when a tragedy like that happens you sort of have to pause and figure out what you want to do, so we’re figuring that out now,” Murphy said. 

Monteith was found dead at a hotel in Vancouver on July 13. Coroners subsequently concluded that the 31-year-old Canadian actor died of an accidental overdose of heroin and alcohol. Monteith had struggled with substance abuse in the past. 

Despite the mixed reviews to the 5th season in progress, the show drew considerable viewership after a notable drop since the 4th season, Variety reported. – Rappler.com

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