The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" featured a last-minute improv punchline by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, wrapping up 12 seasons of misanthropic misadventures. Co-writer/executive producer Jeff Schaffer and co-star Susie Essman discuss the finale's reception, the decision to revisit the Seinfeld finale, and the importance of weaving classic Curb moments into the episode. Larry David's contrarian nature and the show's focus on storytelling are highlighted, with the team expressing satisfaction with the finale and Larry David showing rare sentimentality about the show's conclusion.
Jeff Schaffer and Susie Essman discuss the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which references the polarizing "Seinfeld" finale. The episode features callbacks and a twist, and the cast reflects on their long friendship, including the recent death of Richard Lewis. Schaffer and Essman talk about the conception of the finale, including the decision to revisit the "Seinfeld" trial, and how the characters could live on.
In the latest episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David returns to Los Angeles and faces the consequences of his actions in Georgia. The episode features a plotline involving a deaf actor, a scrotum tactic, and a neighbor related to Harriet Tubman. Executive producer Jeff Schaffer shares behind-the-scenes details and responds to criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The episode also sees Richard Lewis and Larry David engaging in improvised banter, and features a Wordle reference and standout lines from J.B. Smoove's character, Leon.
The executive producer of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Jeff Schaffer, reveals that season 12 is being billed as the final season of the show, despite previous seasons also being labeled as the last. The decision to end the series came organically as the story evolved, and the finale is said to make sense as the end. The season premiere includes a mugshot scene inspired by a real-life event involving Donald Trump, and the show's political themes are influenced by current events. The guest star list for season 12 includes familiar faces and new additions, with the possibility of a Curb movie or spinoff still up in the air.
Jeff Schaffer, executive producer of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," explains that the decision to make Season 12 the final season was not planned from the start but emerged as they wrote the season. The season opener sets up various plotlines, including Larry's frustration with the success of a show he pitched and his ongoing issues with characters from previous seasons. Schaffer discusses the process of writing and improvising on set, as well as the comedic dynamics of the show's guest stars. He also shares insights into the decision to end the show and the humor in knowing it's the final season.
