What Would’ve Happened in ‘SEAL Team’ Season 8 — And Could It Be Revived?
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the SEAL Team series finale “The Last Word.”]
SEAL Team ended its seven-season run with a hopeful series finale, one that made it easy to imagine where these characters could go next and without another tragic loss. But what would we have seen if there had been more?
Most of the seventh season saw Jason (David Boreanaz) grappling with what he’s done as a result of war, resulting in him going to see the wife of the first man he killed in Afghanistan. We did not see that conversation—he instead relayed it to Ray (David Boreanaz) and Sonny (A.J. Buckley)—and that’s because, as executive producer Spencer Hudnut tells TV Insider, the original plan, before knowing this was the final season, was to end with Jason going to see the wife with Mandy (Jessica Paré).
“If we came back in a Season 8, they would find themselves in some serious trouble where the team needed to figure out a way to get themselves back together and get them out of that trouble,” he reveals.
Hudnut also had plans for Omar (Raffi Barsoumian) and Drew (Beau Knapp) in an eighth season. He had wanted to put Omar on the journey to try to reconnect with his son, and there was more backstory for Drew that didn’t make it into this season.
“The reality is just the economics and what happens to a show after Season 7. I think as we were breaking this season, we kind of knew there was not a world where everybody was going to come back. And so I think you’ll notice that in the season, Drew obviously is a big part of the first half of the season, but we start really getting into Omar later in the season, to make people really want to learn more about him so that when we came back into a potential next season that Omar and Drew could pick up, do a lot of heavy lifting if some of the other characters didn’t return,” the EP explains. “We were just trying to keep the show going as long as we could, but we are very happy with where we’re leaving everybody if this is the end.”
Could these characters come back in some way in the future? Revivals have become more common (and there had even been talk of a movie at one point during the show’s run).
“Never say never. I kept telling everyone all season, the first show I ever worked on [Unforgettable] got canceled three times before it finally went away,” says Hudnut. “I’m like, this is just the first time, so I’m ready. I’m ready to go on Season 8 here. But David’s spoken about he’d be open to it. I’m very happy with where we leave these characters.”
He continues, “I love working with this cast. I love working with this crew. I love working with my writing staff and so any excuse to get that group back together, I would embrace it.”
Do you want to see more SEAL Team after the series finale? Let us know in the comments section below.
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As a 35 yr retired combat Marine, Seal Team was absolutely realistic and exciting. I would love a spin off with what's left of the cast. There is a lot more of the story to be told.
I feel like the viewer got cheated!!!
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Fantastic series!! Legitimately was a great show and actually addressed real life issues many of us are still grappling with as we transition out of the military...Season 8+ please!!
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Absolutely to Season 8. The best and most realistic military show I've seen. Keep it coming.
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We definitely need more Seal Team episodes and throwing in a couple of movie specials would be totally awesome. After 10 years in the Army the transition to civilian life was a nightmare and being disabled made it even worse. I still would not trade those 10 years for anything, anyone or any amount of money. The fellowship developed between fellow soldiers was very gratifying and uplifting. All for one and one for all.
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I feel the same after over 13 years and being disabled. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Hell Yeah, SEAL Team is an elite network show worthy of 24 episodes per season but unfortunately it is just another outstanding show that cbs scrapped because they are run by a bunch of tools.
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Yes. Keep the show going. Want more episodes per season. Ends way too quickly.
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Most awesome show on tv. Nothing else worth watching. Please bring it back. We need to keep bringing attention to our military in every way! To see their hard work and sacrifice and their dedication to our freedom.
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Yes, Yes. Best show. We are so upset that it is over. Please bring it back
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Yes to a season 8!!!
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Bring it back please, there has been no other show like it and the world needs to see the sacrifices these mena and women make daily for our country! Lets do whatever it takes to get more seasons!!
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Oh yes And a Movie too
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Definitely yes to Season8!!
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100% want more let's keep it going.. love this series.. now that it's over i just feel empty inside like now what... so please continue the series somehow, make a movie. We all want this, we all need this.. let's make it happen...
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I so appreciate the efforts of this cast to portray SEALs in as authentic a light as possible. Because of that, the fans (including myself) will always say YES to more Seal Team!
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This show has role models that are realistic, having their own frailties as well to deal with. The action is realistic, dialogue engrossing and fairly accurate for door kickers like these. Another season would be great, to be honest, there are shows with dozens of seasons that I personally would have canned at episode 2, so another season for a show with role models and action, very much a "Hell Yeah" in this case.
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Yes, really want a season 8 and a movie.
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1000000000% for a season 8. Inbetween seasons Im just waiting for the next. Its by far the best show I have watched in recent years. Please continue it
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Loved loved the Seal Team series. I’d watch another 7 seasons if they were available. But a movie may be an excellent option.
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Yes. Please renew the show. I love this show and the characters and the writing and action are excellent. Ready for season 8+
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Yes I would like more of seal team , my number one show👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Please bring Seal team back It's the best show on TV. Please explain to me how the good shows get canceled but the trash shows stay on forever. We should be supporting our military every day. This is a way to do it
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I wish this show would never end, I came in on season 5 and caught up rather quickly. I’d really even like to see either a spin off or revival with Drew and Omar taking over. The whole time I kept thinking if they do a spin off it would be called “Bravo Team”.
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Seal Team is the only series that I would get upset when the episodes were over because I couldn't get enough of it. I absolutely love this show and characters. I'm retired military and it really hits home for me. I have watched every episode about 50 times. My wife knows if I'm watching TV that Seal Team is on. Please continue to more seasons of Seal Team, it means another to Veterans.
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This has been my favorite show. I would love another season.
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Yes for sure..one of the best shows around..unlike shows like NCIS Sydney which are so cringe..
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Yes, yes, yes to a season 8…and beyond! The series is a beautiful blend of heroism, love stories and brotherhood. Nothing else like it around. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
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I would love to have a 8th+ season best tv series that has the most detail about our military and how the effects still continue after leaving the military I could maybe watch another 6 seasons of the show
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Absolutely yes to another several seasons of Seal Team, it’s my current all time favorite show!!
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Best serie ever. I just love it.
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Please give us another season!!
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"SEAL TEAM" BEST SERIES EVER!!! EVERY TV SHOW SUCKS COMPARED TO "SEAL TEAM". "SEAL TEAM" IS A MASTERPIECE OF WRITING AND ACTING!!!! WHY IN THE HECK DID YOU PEOPLE END THIS SERIES?????!!!! ARE YOU ALL STUPID???!!!! NEWSFLASH, WHEN A SHOW HITS A HOME RUN EVERY EPISODE THEN KEEP ON MAKING IT DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUH!!!!! GO AND CANCEL A BUNCH OF TV SHOWS SUCH AS "THE PITT" AND CRAP LIKE THAT!!!! DUH!!! SO FOR YOU CLUELESS PEOPLE HERE IT IS.......KEEP MAKING THE "SEAL TEAM" SERIES. CONTINUE WITH SEASON 8 AND YOU WILL HAVE A HIT SHOW AS BIG AS "BIG BANG THEORY"!!!!!!!!!
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Absolutely vote for another season. The addition of Drew was a good choice! My favorite show on CBS!
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Jason you need to come back your BROTHER’S NEED YOU!!!!!!
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I wish they would start another season of seal team that is the best show I’ve seen I keep watching it every day every day I’ve been watching it every day for a whole year I don’t watch no other shows I love seal team my TV stays on Paramont +24 hours a day I do not change I wished Jason would come back so they can continue seal team I pray 🙏🙏 every day for them to start a new season. Seal team is the best military show on TV that I have ever seen there’s no other show even comes close to it.. people should Be Very grateful of our military and soldiers and their families go through this daily…………Terry Duckworth
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Yes, please let it continue, I live for seal team!!!!
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The show must gone on... It feels so real ....
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It is a shame that strong series like this end while the grind of NCIS, CSI, and Law & Order never stop. TV executives need to lean into original series premises like SEAL Team and to quit recycling mediocre ideas in varied locales.
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Definitely need a Season 8 and 9. I want to see Omar transition into Bravo 1 and the rest of the team go on more missions.
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We need another season!
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Seal team should stay at least 2 more seasons Drew and Omar should lead with Jason guidance.
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I’m sad that it ended after only 7 seasons and would definitely continue to watch if it returned.
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I would love for seal team to continue its a very good show i am a daughter of a world War 2 Korean war father and to see all these show it bring back memories of what my father went thru in 1953 so yes it would be nice to continue it
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Seal Team is one of my favorite shows. Please keep it going.
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I loved this show since the first episode. It’s almost as you were part of the show. I know everything has an end but seal team has more to offer. I would definitely be super pumped to see another season
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Yes definitely need season 8.. I love the story
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More seal team or. The team as civilian operators..
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YES to SEASON 8 of SEAL TEAM!
In the words of the team..."Work the problem".
Joined Paramount after SEAL TEAM moved from CBS prime time in the middle of the season.
Looking forward to more however at least for now i have previous seasons to rewatch.
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No I think they ended was great but I don't think they should have done Sonny that way but if there was a season 8 I would watch it and if so they should bring back Sonny.
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Yes to season 8! But not without Sonny, they have to have Sonny’s wit. Great show, best I’ve watched in years.
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We live Seal Team show, sad yo see the last episode, we definitely want more episodes, it’s the most realistic military type show I have ever seen, the best, all the Bravo Team members are just great and their personal life stories, in and out of the wire
Please give us more seasons
Regards
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yes yes yes to a S8 for sure.
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Yes, by all means more seasons with the new Bravo. We know David B may not want to do it full time, maybe he come come back as a recurring or guest star. Definitely he could do producing and behind the scenes like direct again. It be nice to see the new Bravo in action. Unfortunately, the only constant in life is Change
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Absolutely!!!! There is still so much story there!!!!!!
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More more more best show on tv
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Hell yes either another season or movie no way they should let it end
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More Seal Team please
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For sure we need a season 8, enjoyed it so much. All that it entails, its a fantastic show and it deserves to continue. Maybe 2 more seasons.
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We love Seal Team. Please bring it back💕
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We need to bring Seal Team back. Go with the younger guys
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Bring it back!
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Yes season 8,9,10
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Army,infantry,airborne. Shot up, major at 26, retired at 27. I have found very, very few things not militarily correct. Hated to see theriot,?, go to dud show. Really great cast. Hope to see more.
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Absolutely, would love to see a season 8 OR a reunion movie with Jason and Mandy married along with Lisa and Sonny etc
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HELL yes!!!!!!
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Yes, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give us a Season 8!!!
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Season 8 please! Or spin offs or a movie… this can’t be the end. We need more.
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Please bring back the team. One if the best shows ever...
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Absolutely YES, we want more! season 8 and more.❤️
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Yes!!
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Yes
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How about yes to season 8-12 with two movie spin offs and then a new spinoff with the new team after season 12 with reprises roles from Original team.
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Yes bring it back 👍
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Absolutely it’s been a great show and has got better and better
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YES! YES! YES
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Yes bring seal team back for a 8th season! Definitely!
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Awesome shoŵ. Very authentic with how the Seal Team really works. Yes, Yes, Yes, would love more. We don't realize just how great they are at defending our freedom.
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Absolutely a season 8. My whole family of 3 generations and 3 of them served, sit together on Sunday night. We eat pizza and watch seal team. No other show with these dynamics.
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I don't want to see a season 8. Make a show with a different team, different characters. SEAL Team for me is Bravo: Jason, Ray, Sonny, Clay, Trent, & Brock. The show lost a lot when Clay died, & with Sonny out & Ray retired, Bravo will never be the Bravo of SEAL Team again. Some shows ARE the cast of characters, & it's better they end when multiple cast members leave.
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