Summary
- After 12 seasons and 25 years, the iconic sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm is finally coming to an end, much to the disappointment of its dedicated fans.
- The end of Curb Your Enthusiasm coincides with the expiration of Larry David's unique contract with HBO, which gave him the freedom to leave or continue the show at his own discretion.
- Much like the conclusion of “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will likely come to an end because Larry David doesn't want to continue the show past its prime and risk compromising its quality.
HBO's Curb your enthusiasm is one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, and after 12 seasons and 25 years, the series is finally coming to an end here. Larry David's iconic comedy has been a staple in HBO's catalog since the special “Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm” debuted in 1999 and launched the popular TV show in 2000. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” followed Larry David and his band of friends have endured all sorts of crazy misunderstandings in the years since, and while the seemingly endless stream of awkward situations has delighted Curb Your Enthusiasm fans for years, it's finally coming to an end.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 is finally on its way. The upcoming season of the popular HBO comedy series is scheduled to release from February to April 2024. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” explores the world of a fictionalized version of real-life Seinfeld series creator Larry David, with the curmudgeonly comedian facing trouble after trouble in every episode—and he always handles it the wrong way. It seems like Larry David's comedic mishaps are finally coming to an end as season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm will be the final season of the series and many fans are wondering why it's ending now.
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Larry David's pact with HBO is reportedly set to expire this year
One of the reasons Curb Your Enthusiasm has managed to last so long has to do with Larry David's pact with HBO, which is reportedly expiring this year. The conclusion of Larry David's HBO contract has been known for some time, with THR speculating that the end of that contract could lead to the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm as early as March. As it turns out, this speculation was correct, as the end of his pact coincides with the end of the popular series. In order to continue Curb Your Enthusiasm, David would have had to sign a new deal, but that apparently didn't happen.
According to THR, Larry David's contract with HBO has always been unique, allowing David to leave or stay with Curb Your Enthusiasm whenever he wanted. David only decided to continue his contract with HBO if he had more ideas for a new season, but after the end of the twelfth season, it seems like David doesn't have a story that he feels warrants a thirteenth season. Curb Your Enthusiasm's legendary 25-year run has been one of the highlights of HBO programming throughout history Although it's sad to see the show end, it seems to fit Larry David's terms.
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The conclusion of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is probably similar to the conclusion of Seinfeld
Curb Your Enthusiasm acts as a sort of sequel to Seinfeld, with the HBO show focusing on the real cast and crew behind the iconic sitcom. Since both shows feature many of the same key creatives, it's possible that the reason for Curb Your Enthusiasm's ending is similar to that of Seinfeld. Seinfeld ended while it was still at the top after Season 9, and the show ended because the team behind it wanted to move on. They didn't want to ruin “Seinfeld” and instead chose to continue their careers rather than milk the show dry.
Larry David's reason for ending Curb Your Enthusiasm likely stems from a similar thought process, as he most likely doesn't want to continue the show past its peak. Interestingly, Larry David left Seinfeld after Season 7, even earlier than the rest of the Seinfeld crew. David did this because he didn't believe he could continue producing material that matched the quality of “Seinfeld” and because the stress of the work wasn't worth it. Larry David's insistence on quality is also likely a factor in the demise of Curb Your Enthusiasm, as he did not want to compromise the quality of the show.
Larry David's finale message, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” proves the character will have a perfect sendoff
With the announcement that Curb Your Enthusiasm is ending after Season 12, Larry David released a statement about the end of the series, and here it is:
As “Curb” comes to an end, I now have the opportunity to finally shed this “Larry David” persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring and considerate person that I was. until I was derailed by the portrayal of this villainous character. And so “Larry David,” I say goodbye to you. Your misanthropy will not be lost on us. And if you want to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.
This quote actually perfectly reflects Larry David's character in the series and highlights that the fictional version of David hasn't evolved that much after eleven seasons. It is possible that Larry David could evolve as a person in the final season, but most fans seriously doubt it as everyone is eagerly awaiting its release Curb your enthusiasm'S twelfth and final season.
Curb your enthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm is a comedy television show created by Larry David, the same creative mind behind the hugely popular sitcom Seinfeld. Starring Larry David himself, Cheryl Hines and Jeff Garlin, the series offers a semi-fictional look at Larry's everyday life and the people he came into contact with.
Release date October 15, 2000
Pour Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, JB Smoove
Evaluation TV-MA
Seasons 11
Season list Curb your enthusiasm – Season 1, Curb your enthusiasm – Season 2, Curb your enthusiasm – Season 3, Curb your enthusiasm – Season 4, Curb your enthusiasm – Season 5, Curb your enthusiasm – Season 6, Curb your enthusiasm Your Enthusiasm – Season 7, Curb Your Enthusiasm Your Enthusiasm – Season 8, Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 9, Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 10, Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 11
network HBO Max
Streaming service(s) Max
Showrunner Jeff Schaffer