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ABC’s The Conners is now streaming in full on Netflix after the shortened six-episode seventh and final season arrived on the platform on March 26th. The show is a continuation of the iconic ‘90s sitcom Roseanne and follows the working-class Conner family in Lanford, Illinois, as they navigate daily life following the sudden death of matriarch Roseanne. Initially planned as Roseanne’s 11th overall season before rebranding after the Roseanne Barr scandal, the show brought back original Roseanne cast members John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, and Sara Gilbert and kicked off on ABC in 2018. It became one of the most prominent network sitcoms of the late 2010s and early 2020s throughout its seven-season run through 2025.
ABC’s The Conners Perfectly Continued the Legacy of Roseanne
The Conners had a major obstacle in its path when it premiered back in 2018: it had to live up to one of the most iconic and influential sitcoms ever, all while navigating how a show can continue without its lead. And it did it remarkably well. Throughout its seven-season run, The Conners maintained the “realest family” vibe that made the original so great, navigating working-class struggles and difficult issues through humor and perseverance, including the raw grief of the family following their matriarch’s death, which ultimately allowed characters like Dan and Becky to evolve and find their own paths. And with over 30 years of history, the chemistry of the cast is genuine and feels incredibly authentic.
