Larry David has long toyed with the idea of ending Curb Your Enthusiasm, hinting at potential finales throughout the show’s run. As far back as season 5, David introduced a storyline where the fictionalized version of himself dies but is kicked out of heaven, signalling a possible end to the series. Furthermore, between seasons 8 and 9, David took an extended break from the show, sparking speculation about its future. Then, in season 11, David once again played with the notion of killing off the fictional Larry, only to ultimately change his mind and grant fans one more season.
Despite officially being hailed as the final season, certain elements of season 12 suggest that the world of Curb Your Enthusiasm could potentially live on in other forms, leaving fans hopeful for future iterations of the beloved series. David’s willingness to explore different endings and possibilities for the show has kept audiences on their toes, eager to see what the future holds for Larry and his misadventures. With that said, let’s dissect where the show is heading as it reaches its climax.
Why Does Larry’s Discontent with the ‘Seinfeld’ Finale Keep Coming Up in Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12?
Curb Your Enthusiasm season 7 is considered a monumental moment in television history for its groundbreaking and highly anticipated Seinfeld reunion storyline. In the season, the fictionalized version of Larry David wrangles together the stars of the iconic sitcom Seinfeld, including Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards, all for the purpose of filming a reunion episode. The reunion storyline is driven by Larry’s desire to impress his ex-wife in an attempt to win her back, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings that only Larry David could navigate.
In real life, David left Seinfeld after season 7 but then returned for the finale. Throughout the history of Curb Your Enthusiasm, it is often hinted at that Larry didn’t like the way the show ended. However, in Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12, when the matter is brought up, Larry gets more and more agitated, particularly when Ted Danson mentions it to him in episode 6. With the fact that this has been brought up numerous times in the season, it feels like David is leading viewers down a certain path, however, it is difficult to fully dissect at this point. Yet, with this season being promoted as the final one, it’s possible that David is leaving breadcrumbs throughout as he gears up for Larry’s bowing out in the final episode. And it is likely that Larry won’t just retire peacefully, therefore hinting that he may give Seinfeld one final go around.
It’s Looking Likely That Larry Could End Up Behind Bars
In each season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David finds himself embroiled in a predicament that sets off a chain of hilarious escapades as he tries to navigate his way out of trouble. Throughout the series, Larry’s predicaments have become increasingly wacky and severe, leading to chaotic situations that see him arguing his way around Los Angeles. One particularly memorable season sees Larry inadvertently sparking a hit on his name when he offends the Ayatollah, showcasing the outlandish scenarios that the show is known for.
In season 12, Larry finds himself in hot water once again, this time getting arrested for giving water to a person in line to vote, a crime in Atlanta. His legal troubles continue as he faces another arrest for vandalism after spray painting a restaurant in a fit of rage when his friend Leon is denied the “all you can eat” option at an all-you-can-eat buffet. To make matters more stressful for Larry, his arrest from Atlanta is seeing him having to attend trial where he could face up to a year in prison. So, as Larry keeps getting himself into trouble, this could possibly be a hint and a way of conditioning the audience into a prison sentence that is coming his way in the final episode. While this may seem like a crazy ending, Larry David is no stranger to wacky finales, as we saw in the finale of Seinfeld where the group of friends all wound up serving time in prison.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Is Ending, But is a Spin-Off Subtly Being Set Up?
Although this is pure speculation, each episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12 has felt like it is really gearing up to something big. While David could kill off Larry, this feels unlikely as fans are likely waiting for this to happen considering the fact that he nearly did so in season 11. As of yet, David hasn’t said what his next move is after Curb Your Enthusiasm ends, but can’t deny that seeing Larry navigate prison could be a brilliant spin-off. While you wait for the anticipated finale, here’s 5 classic episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm to watch before it all ends.
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