The series finale of Freeform's popular sitcom 'grown-ish' left fans with many questions, and one of the most pressing was: where were Dre and Bow, the loving parents of the show's protagonist Zoey? As the episode wrapped up the storylines of the Johnson family, their absence was particularly notable. So, why were they missing from the finale?
According to an exclusive interview with 'grown-ish' creator Craig Wright, the decision to exclude Dre and Bow from the finale was a deliberate one. Wright explained that the show's writers wanted to focus on the young adults, specifically Zoey, as they navigated the challenges of adulthood. By not including the parents, the show could explore the characters' independence and growth without the influence of their parents.
Wright also mentioned that the absence of Dre and Bow allowed the show to have a more "open-ended" ending, leaving room for the characters to continue growing and evolving without the need for a traditional family reunion. This creative choice not only added a new layer of depth to the finale but also gave fans a glimpse into the future of the characters.
The finale's focus on the young adults also served as a nod to the show's original concept, which was to explore the challenges and triumphs of young adulthood. By centering the story on Zoey and her friends, the show was able to maintain its core identity while still providing a satisfying conclusion to the series.
In the end, the absence of Dre and Bow from the 'grown-ish' series finale was a deliberate choice that allowed the show to stay true to its core themes and characters. The finale's focus on the young adults, combined with the show's clever storytelling, made for a memorable and impactful conclusion to the series.
