Exclusive: Emotional Reveal! How I Met Your Father EP Shares Heartwarming Response to Cancellation

Summary

Craig Thomas expresses appreciation for the cast and crew of How I Met Your Father, acknowledging the unpredictability of the entertainment industry.

How I Met Your Father season 3 would have delved into the dynamics of Jesse and Sophie, Sid and Sophie, and Valentina and Drew's relationships.

The spinoff showcased special appearances from adored characters from How I Met Your Mother, shedding light on their personal lives and providing Sophie with guidance. The potential for additional cameos in upcoming seasons was discussed.

How I Met Your Father executive producer Craig Thomas has shared his reaction to the show's cancellation. Thomas, who served as a co-creator, showrunner, executive producer, and writer for all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the cast and crew who worked on the spinoff show. He also acknowledged the challenges of the industry they are in. Thomas took to Facebook to share his thoughts, thanking the team for bringing the series to life and recognizing the contribution of many production staff members who were also involved in How I Met Your Mother.

What Would Have Happened In How I Met Your Father Season 3?

I want to express my gratitude to the exceptional cast and crew who dedicated their time and effort to the production of #HIMYF. It is undeniable that the unpredictability of this industry can lead to such circumstances. Nonetheless, I will deeply miss the emotion that arises, even from a distance, when witnessing these remarkable #HIMYM professionals collaborating and generating outstanding content, which has always had a profound impact on my heart.

With the cancellation of How I Met Your Father, the show's title remains unfulfilled. The character Jesse (played by Chris Lowell) has long been hinted as the most likely candidate to be the father. This possibility became even stronger when Jesse and Sophie (played by Duff) finally confessed their love for each other in a romantic scene during the season 2 finale. Now, with the show's cancellation, the progress of their relationship in season 3 is uncertain.

Sid (Suraj Sharma), who divorced Hannah (Ashley Reyes) in the season 2 finale of How I Met Your Father, is another potential candidate to be the father. Their relationship couldn't handle the distance and their changing feelings for each other. In season 3, viewers would have seen how Sid copes with the heartbreak and whether he and Sophie would end up together, depending on the show's duration. Simultaneously, Sophie's close friend Valentina (Francia Raisa) had a romantic encounter with Drew (Josh Peck), although future Sophie hinted that Valentina and Charlie (Tom Ainsley) would reconcile and have a son. Season 3 would have worked towards this ultimate outcome.

The spinoff also featured beloved characters from How I Met Your Mother, such as Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders) and Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris). Their appearances shed light on this particular period of their lives and the invaluable advice they provided Sophie during crucial moments in her story. Season 3 might have also brought back Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor), Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), or Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel). Although How I Met Your Father may have been canceled, there is hope for its revival in order to explore these unresolved questions and possibilities.

Source: Craig Thomas/Facebook (via TVLine)