Two of Parks and Recreation's regulars are exiting the series.
Rob Lowe, who joined in season two, and Rashida Jones, a core player since its inception, will depart NBC's returning fall comedy in the middle of the upcoming sixth season, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Lowe and Jones are expected to leave Parks and Recreation — which was picked up for a full season — following the 13th episode.
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Rob Lowe, who joined in season two, and Rashida Jones, a core player since its inception, will depart NBC's returning fall comedy in the middle of the upcoming sixth season, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Lowe and Jones are expected to leave Parks and Recreation — which was picked up for a full season — following the 13th episode.
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What the fuck.
ReplyDeleteLike Rob isn't a surprise because that's what he does, but Rashida too? Seriously?
Nooooooooooooo Rashida/Ann can't leave I love her friendship with Leslie! If this does happen then S6 really does seem like the end *sobs*
ReplyDeleteGoddammit, these are two of my favorites characters/actors. As if Donald Glover leaving Community after episode 5.05 wasn't enough, the only other NBC comedy is getting trimmed too. For shame.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer it if Andy and April were to depart, not Chris and Ann Perkins! Can't imagine Leslie without Ann, or all those moments where Chris' constant good mood collides with Ron's Swansoness.
Rob is no big loss but no Ann?! HOWWWW
ReplyDeleteThis probably has to do with budget cuts so that the show has a chance to last a little longer. Rob Lowe's salary is probably a lot higher than many other cast members, and Rashida Jones has second billing but her character was always a little expendable and was often criticized for not adding much to the show.
ReplyDeleteI'm crushed.
ReplyDeleteReally sad now, hope Chris and Ann get a happy ending and a baby
ReplyDeleteThat's such a shame! I'm gonna miss these two.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I guess this means the show is really reaching its end.
NOOOO!! Chris and Ann are the best! I HATE to see them leave. :'(
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm the only one but I wish Rob Lowe had never joined the cast, he was one of the reasons I stopped watching the show.
ReplyDeleteNo sweet beautiful naive baby Ann Perkins?!?!! Despite her haters Ann is an essential part of Parks, her friendship with Leslie has always been one of the very best aspects of the show. Boooooooooooooo!!!! And fuck fuck fuckity fuck!
ReplyDeleteGutted! Hoping this is JUST a rumor..... But of the whole cast... They make the most sense... (Though bloody gutted to lose them - especially Rashida! Love her)
ReplyDeleteI don't like his character (or his interpretation of the character) either, but I still love the show :) It's not like he has that big of a role!
ReplyDeleteThis is literally the worst news I have heard today.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the scenes with Ann and Leslie together! It's going to be SO hard to see Ann Perkins go.
ReplyDeleteIt will certainly have implications on the dynamics of the show..but let's hope it doesn't mean its ending!
ReplyDelete[Donald Glover is leaving Community!? :O]
ReplyDeleteI know. Now I almost hope Parks ends after this season.
ReplyDeleteWell the show will reach 100 episodes this season so let it go out on a high note.
ReplyDeleteNo no no no no no no
ReplyDeleteNo, why, why, why;///// I'm very sad now. So this is mean that the end is near??? But as long as in the show stay Ron Swanson, April and Andy I will watch. In the other hand I will be miss Leslie/Ann friendship. Chris can go, I like him, but I won't be miss him, but Ann, seriously ??? Hope that Ann and Chris get a happy ending.
ReplyDeletethis truly sucks....... Rob leaving isn't as big of a surprise because of his stature but I've really enjoyed what his character brought the show, and the beautiful, sweet, naive butterfly that is Anne Perkins/Rashida is a huge shot to my poor tv heart..... just speculating that with the baby storyline that they started last season will probably lead to a marriage/new job relocation..... but I wonder if Ron will have to fill in for Chris when they leave... (he would hate that... lol)
ReplyDeleteTrue, the biggest reason I stopped watching was Ben :P
ReplyDeleteThat really sucks, I enjoy both of their characters. Hopefully they get a good send off. I seem to recall that this season may potentially be the final one, so if that's the case, this won't hurt as bad come the 2nd half of the season.
ReplyDeleteNever liked him either...
ReplyDeleteYup, after five episodes this season.
ReplyDeleteNo, this is literally the worst TV news all week.
ReplyDeleteNooo! Even though Ann has never been the breakout character of the show it'll be too weird not to have her around. I mean, she's Lesly's right hand! And Chris is usually so hilarious! Will miss them both :(
ReplyDeleteHUGE loss! :(
ReplyDeleteI love her frenemy relationship with April. Their duet to "Time after Time"? Classic.
ReplyDeleteAny critics who've been saying Rashida doesn't add much to the show haven't been watching.
ReplyDeleteBudget cuts?
ReplyDeleteYes that was amazing
ReplyDeleteExactly, Ann is Leslie's best friend and definitely adds plenty to the show. I don't mind Rob Lowe leaving, but Rashida can't leave too! :(
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