As a dedicated fan of military dramas who has spent countless hours binge-watching them, I must say that SEAL Team’s final season was a bittersweet farewell. The show’s seven seasons were filled with nail-biting suspense, heart-wrenching moments, and the occasional dose of humor – much like my own life as a military wife!
In 2024, SEAL Team was among the series that came to an end or were canceled. The military drama bid farewell in October after completing seven seasons. Although a significant portion of Season 7 had been scripted before its cancellation, the show skillfully concluded the tales for the Bravo team and provided David Boreanaz‘s character, Jason, with a fitting conclusion. However, Boreanaz shared some abandoned concepts regarding his character’s destiny, and I’m grateful they opted for the one that was broadcast on television.
During the series, Jason Hayes faced numerous challenges, particularly during the final season. His struggles were well-known, including his battle with tuberculosis, a tragic accident involving his son, and the impact of PTSD on his life. Despite these hardships, he eventually received a positive resolution. He had the joy of giving his daughter away at her wedding, found peace from the burden of guilt about the blood on his hands, and saw his son make a full recovery.
Although a different ending wasn’t seriously considered or preferred by Boreanaz, he admitted to TV Insider that the idea of having Jason meet an untimely end had briefly crossed his mind.
Indeed, I didn’t. To clarify, there was a moment when the idea crossed my mind that perhaps he should meet his end. However, we’re not rooting for his demise. We’ve witnessed him getting injured on numerous occasions. One particularly intense instance was seeing him get shot, which was quite intense and dramatic.
Given that Jason’s children had recently lost their mother, it seemed cruel to also take his life away, especially since his daughter was planning her wedding. Predicting the outcome of any mission is impossible, but after losing Clay, another major character’s death would feel quite malicious from the writers’ perspective. Moreover, Jason deserved a positive conclusion to his story.
Alternative conclusions were briefly pondered for Jason, and it’s worth noting that he had contemplated stepping away from the field to assume the role of Head of Warfighter Health at DEVGRU. However, Ray eventually took on that position instead. There were indeed other paths for Jason that didn’t involve death, Bravo, or the Warfighter Health role, as the actor in Bones mentioned.
After considering the notion of moving him from the field to work alongside Blackburn [Judd Lormand] and Davis [Toni Trucks], we aimed to direct plays from the sidelines, but this plan didn’t succeed. To be honest, I never envisioned him as a character who would stay on the sidelines. He’s too energetic, inquisitive, and fiery – more like a wildfire than a strategist. He needs to be involved, not just observing. So that approach didn’t pan out.
While it might seem intriguing to imagine Jason directing things off-field, it’s definitely not in keeping with his usual style. At best, he might give it a try and then come to the realization that his passion lies on the playing field. Remember, he once concealed a head injury just to be part of Bravo, so staying away from the action wouldn’t suit him.
Thankfully, Jason remained on Bravo, at the helm of his team, mentally sound – an outcome that seemed fitting and left me delighted. I’m relieved they chose to maintain this resolution. Viewers can judge for themselves whether it was the optimal ending by streaming all seven seasons via a Paramount+ subscription.
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2024-12-16 03:37