The Griffin family said goodbye to Brian, leaving fans shocked and wanting for answers why their favorite and Fox hit show’s major character got killed in Sunday’s episode.
Fans have learned to love the Griffin’s family dog, Brian and the pooch had become like their own best friend, too.
But what did not prepare the fans on Sunday, Nov. 24, was to see what CNN described as the “intelligent and verbose pet” got killed.
Brian was about to cross the street to play with his friend, Stewie when he was hit by a car. The smart dog must have been too excited to see Stewie that he did not see the car coming. He got killed. And the fans did not see it coming, too that the dog they have known for more than a decade is no longer going to be there next episode.
The Griffin’s favorite pooch has been fans’ best friend since 1999.
CNN noted however, that now Brian is gone, “Family Guy” replaced the dog with a new one called, Vinny. Brian’s replacement will be voiced by “The Sopranos’” star, Tony Sirico.
“Family Guy” executive producer, Steve Callaghan explained that having Vinny in the Fox hit show is creator Seth MacFarlane’s idea. He said that MacFarlane is a fan of Tony Sirico and he expressed excitement writing about his character, said CNN.
"As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be, and we got very excited about the way this change will affect the family dynamics and the characters," Callaghan said, according to CNN.
“Family Guy” is already in its 12th season and MacFarlane admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that ending the series had already crossed his mind years ago and he would have been fine with it, noted CNN.
"Part of me thinks 'Family Guy' should have already ended," MacFarlane was quoted as telling THR by CNN. "I think seven seasons is about the right lifespan for a TV series. I talk to fans, and in a way I'm kind of secretly hoping for them to say 'we're done with it.'
Fans however, are not ready. Brian’s death has caused some stir on social media and they are calling to #BringBrianBack.
☯ rydrsly ☯ @__bbyc: “OUT OF ALL CHARACTERS THEYRE KILLING OFF BRIAN. WHY COULDN'T THEY KILL OFF MEG?”
rigamarock @rigamarock : “ it's too bad brian insisted on doing his own stunt's. he might not have died #hedidhisownstunts a true professional”
Sammi @sammibxtch1108 : “YOURE A COMEDY, NOT A DRAMA. DONT GO KILLING OFF CHARACTERS. GO HOME FAMILY GUY, YOURE DRUNK. #BringBackBrian”
Todd Bailey @ToddABailey :”So Brian gets hit by a car and dies, the Griffins get a new dog, and if Stewie doesn’t rebuild the time machine, I'm boycotting. #familyguy”
“Family Guy” airs on Fox, Sundays. Season 12 began on Sept. 29, 2013.
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