When fans talk about Glenn Hawthon probably departure "is always sunny in Philadelphia", they usually think of it A short period between seasons 12 and 13 where Dennis Reynolds' future in the show was not clear. At the end of Dennis' double life, Dennis decided to leave the gang so he could be closer to his recently discovered child in North Dakota. In real life, Glenn Hawerton has announced that she will be Leading a new site, "AP Bio". Fortunately, Dennis returned to the part-time show next season, and stuck around a full-time season of the 14th season.

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But before Hawerton had a little officially withdrawn from the show, he was considering leaving in season 6. In a recent Podka interview with Rick GlasmanHawerton explained how he felt closed from the show and makes him a little miserable. "When we fired the 6th season of" Always Sunny ", I was in a bad place," said Hawerton. "I felt burned and I felt the show from the show." He explained further:

"At that moment, we were doing 13 episodes in one season. Nine months.

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The good news is that the co-Starvedza Rob McLean, who play Mac and also co-writes/produce a playHe was able to extract Howontton from his funk. As he said Howontton, "(McLean), in the most lubricated way, he pulled me aside and he was like, 'hey man, I just wanted to talk to you for a minute." I was like, 'yes?' And he was like: 'Are you well?

The two were able to talk through the frustrations of Howerson, and Howontton came out of the conversation a little more pleased with his condition and was more capable of enjoying production without throwing out the rest of the crew. Also, it may have also helped that "always sunny" began to make changes to its production shortly thereafter.

In Season 8, "Always Sunny" has switched out of 13 episodes in seasons of 10 episodes, and in the 15th season, the show reduced its 8 episodes. Not only did the seasons grew shorter, but the gaps between them have grown longer; It may be frustrating for "always always sunny fans who want only more episodes, but the less requested schedule is part of what has helped the show stay fresh for so long. It doesn't feel like "always sunny" goes through the suggestions because the people involved seem to give time to try new things and rest a time when needed. It is rare to do the live TV show with action as long as there is thisAnd the gaps in production can be the key to pulling the feat.

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The other job that helped is the tonal shift of the show. It is still tumultuous and silly, for sure, but the show has increased by allowing its actors to show off their dramatic acting chops. Soft was given a A surprisingly emotional scene that comes out of his neglecting fatherand the poor Charlie was given a a sad, hearty monologue of the rain. Subsequent seasons of "always sunny" are filled with moments that seem to be designed to give their actors an occasional dramatic exhibition in the conditions of all comedian Ritts fans.

Unfortunately, Hawerton was not yet given a big, glittering emotional moment on the show like those who got Melini and day - I suppose it is harder to write such a moment to establish a sociopath as Dennis - but he has been given very small scenes that hint in his range. Take this season 14 when Di is joking about what Dennis is old, just to respond to Dennis blot: "We're the same age!" This could be a forgotten joke for throwing, but the sad rage hawthon is inserted into the line elevates it to something much more:

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"It's always sunny in Philadelphia" Season 17 Prime Ministers on July 9, 2025.