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‘The Comeback’: Dan Bucatinsky Talks ‘Emotional’ Final Scene With Lisa Kudrow
Valerie closes her AI fight as the finale centers on a press conference and industry fears that 1 tool could replace writers, Bucatinsky said.
On Sunday, May 10, HBO aired the series finale of The Comeback, concluding Valerie Cherish's battle against AI-generated content in Hollywood.
NuNet executive Brandon Wallick demanded Valerie perform a "victory lap" to announce the renewal, while showrunners Jack Stevens, Adam Scott, and Justin Theroux pressured her to denounce AI.
During the event, Valerie strayed from Brandon's AI-positive messaging after he insulted sitcoms, choosing to support writers in an industry where she faced 20 years of humiliation, according to Jane.
Following the finale, the series and Valerie earned Emmy nominations, and she received a text from Jack offering a new role, prompting her to ask Billy, "Do I have a manager anymore?"
Audience reception remains divided, with half of viewers finding the season equivalent to previous ones, while the other half believe the show should not have returned.