It's also not explained whether that final season - or something like a two-hour finale - would even take place on the cabler or move to another network. It's not clear whether Schreiber was alluding to the series' actual return or renewed discussions about a potential eighth season. When TVLine reached out to Showtime, their rep declined to comment.
He finished by thanking all the "Donofans who got their bats out and beat the odds," but didn't go into any more specifics. Too soon to say how or when, but with a little luck and your continued support, there will be more Ray Donovan." "What's even more incredible is that it seems your voices have been heard. "It's hard to describe how amazing it feels to those of us in the Ray Donovan family who have been lucky enough to experience the overwhelming love and support that you all have expressed for our show since the news broke that Ray would not return," Schreiber wrote. So if you want more, reach out to them at and and let them know how you feel." "I know the big question on everyone's is whether there will be a season 8," Schreiber wrote. "Truth is it's in the hands. In the immediate aftermath, its star even took to Instagram to encourage fans to reach out to the network. So, when Gary Levine, Showtime's co-President of Entertainment, implied Ray Donovan might soon be singing its swan song in an interview with Deadline after the season 7 finale aired in January 2019, it was a bit of shock. The show was a certifiable hit for Showtime, and an award-winning critical darling with a remarkably consistent viewership.
The bi-coastal drama created by Ann Biderman ( Southland, Public Enemies) and run by David Hollander ( The Guardian, Personal Effects) followed the personal and professional life of Ray Donovan (Schreiber), a "fixer" for the influential law firm Goldman & Drexler who was responsible for arranging bribes and payoffs, as well as doling out threats and participating in other illegal activities in the name of the firm's powerful clients.