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Nancy Drew Spoilers & Speculations Thread #4
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The decision to end Nancy Drew is not unexpected. According to sources, discussions about the drama concluding its run after its upcoming fourth season started months ago. The decision was made before the recent exit of the CW’s chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz when the network’s acquisition by Nexstar was completed, and the Season 4 finale has been crafted as a satisfying series finale.
In a joint statement, Nancy Drew showrunners Noga Landau and Melinda Hsu Taylor said, “We are so honored and proud to have brought Nancy Drew’s iconic determination, individuality and resilience to life in a years-long collaboration with incredible creative talents in front of the camera, behind the scenes and among our studio and network partners. Our hearts are full of gratitude, knowing that we are able to bring this chapter to a close with intentionality, inclusivity and kindness — and of course with plenty of sleuthing twists, supernatural scares and star-crossed romance along the way. We are especially indebted to our wonderful fan community, whose connection with our themes and stories has meant the world to us. Season 4 will be a worthy and resonant payoff for their continued love and support.”
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NANCY DREW follows the legendary teen detective as she solves mysteries—both earthbound and supernatural—in her haunted hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Nancy (Kennedy McMann) leads a sleuthing team of close-knit friends: George Fan (Leah Lewis), whose desire for justice has brought her fighting spirit to the courtroom as an aspiring law school student, a path she must forge despite her disadvantaged background; Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim), whose broken engagement with George has left him single, back on the dating scene, and focused on becoming a rising star as a local businessman; Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani), who is eager to become the town’s guardian of dangerous supernatural secrets, only to encounter a threatening new foe who’s hellbent on leading a witch-hunt to undermine Bess’s mission; and Nancy’s star-crossed love Ace (Alex Saxon), who must confront the deathly curse keeping him and Nancy from acting on their feelings for each other.
Season four of NANCY DREW begins as Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen—or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living. Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson’s newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace—whose own heart may also be tempted by a new relationship. Nancy’s exploits this season will bring the Drew Crew numerous standalone cases, stunning twists, humor, and unexpected romances as they are drawn into a season-long mystery unlike any they have had to solve before. When Nancy’s efforts to protect her seaside hometown from the sins of its past backfire, she must do the unthinkable to save her friends from both the supernatural and earthbound threats coming for them—and it could cost her everything, and everyone, she’s ever loved.
NANCY DREW is a production of CBS Studios in association with Fake Empire, with executive producers Noga Landau (“The Magicians,” “See”), Melinda Hsu Taylor (“The Gifted,” “The Vampire Diaries”), Josh Schwartz (“City on Fire,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), Stephanie Savage (“City on Fire,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), Lis Rowinski (“City on Fire,” “Dynasty”), Alex Taub (“Lethal Weapon,” “Hart of Dixie”), Larry Teng (“Walker Independence,” “Supergirl”) and S. Lily Hui (“UnREAL,” “Mistresses”).
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SEASON 3 FINALE POST-MORTEMS :
- ET ONLINE- This interview discusses Nancy/Ace, Nick/George, and the new Season 4 mystery.
- TV INSIDER- This interview discusses Nancy/Ace, Nick/George, Carson, Bess, Ryan, Nick and his parents, Ace's job, and the mystery & scope of Season 4.
- TVLINE- This interview discusses Nancy/Ace, Temperance, Carson, Ryan, and the mystery & scope of Season 4.
- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY- This interview discusses Nancy/Ace, Temperance, Ryan, the Drew Crew's relationship, and the mystery & scope of Season 4.
FROM THE WAYNE AYERS PODCAST WITH KENNEDY MCMANN 8/3/22: [Special Thanks to Iris for listening and transcribing | Full recap here. )
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On Nace: She can’t say much, but says this is a new chapter for them and their openness & ability to lean on each other is at an all time high. She’s really wanted Nancy to have that emotional vulnerability with someone. She says the way that the writers handled the curse is unexpected. She says she reads a lot of theories and every one she’s seen so far is wrong so far. It’s very romantic and beautiful, but painful, in the nature of the show. She thinks he’ll be relieved to know why she’s avoiding him. She says it's heartbreaking how he thinks Nancy’s rejecting him because he’s not enough, it will kind of be a relief to know it's something else.
On the Drew Crew: A lot of s4 is about becoming an adult and everyone’s personal journeys in that way. Everyone’s moved out, everyone has different careers (Bess at the historical society, Ace at the morgue, Nancy’s business, George in school). So in some ways, the DC will be separate. But the primary mystery of the season starts off in episode 1 and they will all be working together to solve it.
On the show possibly ending: She doesn’t know if the writers are planning for s4 to be the last one, but that isn’t the vibe around set. She doesn’t know how the season ends yet so she has no idea what the finale’s like.
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Last edited by broken crown; 08-20-2023 at 03:49 PM
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