Find Out Why Paula...'Ray Donovan' Showrunner on Abby's Death and 'Frightening'

Fans of the show are reminiscing about past episodes as the seventh season nears.Two years have passed since one of the main characters left the show, and viewers are wondering why she left in the first place.We know a lot about Paula Malcomson's exit.

In a previous interview with Forbes, Paula Malcomson indicated that her exit was to free up some time in her schedule to pursue other projects due to the time demand of Ray Donovan.The decision to end her life on the show was influenced by the writers as well.

She said that the show has been an organizing principle in her life for the past six years.I don't take many other jobs when I am this deep into a character.My plate is full.

Going forward, I have to shed the skin of a character that has become a part of me.There are pros and cons to that.It is difficult to talk about in a substantive way.It sucks on some days.It is a relief on some days.

The writer and director defended their decision to kill off the fan-favorite character.Something unforgettable is what we always feel we have to do to move the story forward.The driving force is always good for the story.We should not become carnival barkers.There is a lot of pressure to be that.The series dynamics can't be predictable.There is a fatigue in telling a certain type of story.

Paula admitted that it was difficult to portray the situation where Ray&aposs wife died of cancer after a string of episodes where no one knew what happened to her.

I was a ringside seat to cancer.She said that as have most people.I dug a hole.I had to.There was only one way for me to do it.I would like to end my tenure on a high note.I did my best.I wanted to get it right.

She did that.She said that the show has been a great gift.I have learned so much and hopefully I will become a better actor.Before it became flesh and blood, it was amazing to read the pilot episode.We have come a long way.

Some were worried that the show would not go on after the death of Ray&aposs wife, but Paula&s performance proved otherwise.Paula is very dynamic.She showed us who she is as an actor and as a person.She burned bright.Hollander said that she wouldn't have been given this type of opportunity without this drastic approach.

It was difficult to present that type of storyline to his viewers.It is difficult to keep writing engaging and motivated storylines by the fifth season of a show.Things needed to change in order to propel the story into seasons six, seven, and whatever comes after that.Is it the only way to achieve that?Maybe... maybe not.

Maybe it was.On Sunday, November 17 at 8 p.m., we will be able to see the 7th season of Ray Donovan.