View Full Version : ‘Royal Pains’ Finale: EPs Talk Series Ending, Why Hank Didn’t Leave the Hamptons For


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07-08-2016, 03:01 AM
http://deadline.com/2016/07/royal-pains-finale-showrunners-series-ending-hankmed-mark-feuerstein-1201783128/

Royal Pains, which ended (http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1125771/royal-pains-season-8-episode-8-recap) its eight-season run tonight (http://forums.previously.tv/topic/45274-s08e08-uninterrupted/?do=getNewComment), was the epitome of USA Network’s “blue skies” brand - fun, light shows in beautiful locales. Set in the posh summer enclave of the Hamptons, the series starring Mark Feuerstein (https://www.yahoo.com/tv/royal-pains-star-mark-feuerstein-150000561.html) as concierge doctor Hank Lawson, was a breakout hit when it premiered in summer 2009. Seven years later, USA is home of darker, edgier fare highlighted by its new flagship drama Mr. Robot. The end of Royal Pains, the last of USA’s blue-sky shows, marks the end of an era for the network. In an interview with Deadline, Royal Pains co-creator/co-showrunner Andrew Lenchewski and co-showrunner Michael Rauch discuss the finale and the musical episode that preceded it, the