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Planned Endings With Room To Evolve
- The creators planned the season's finale early but left room to evolve details as writing progressed.
- They built toward an endpoint while allowing character arcs to organically shift during scripting.
The Big Risk: Firing Ava
- The writers debated Deborah firing Ava and worried audiences would be upset.
- Jean Smart first assumed it wasn't an absolute breakup and saw it more as a cliffhanger.
Exit That Raises The Stakes
- Jimmy's leaving Latitude and later saving the special raise stakes for both him and Deborah.
- His actions show loyalty and risk that redefine their professional bond.