Why didn't Glee reveal Finn's death?

The most obvious reason to gloss over the “how” is because the show didn't want to tarnish the character's image (or further muddle Monteith's now-polarizing legacy).

How did they deal with Finn's death on Glee?

So after taking an extended hiatus, Glee addressed Monteith's death in "The Quarterback," a beautiful tribute episode that revealed his character Finn had died. It was an emotional and somber hour of television, both on-screen and off as each cast member was given a change to honor Monteith in the episode.

What episode do they announce Finn's death?

Glee said farewell to one of its own Thursday during “The Quarterback,” an emotional tribute episode that featured the death of one of its most beloved characters, Cory Monteith's Finn Hudson. Monteith was found dead July 13 at the age of 31.

Why was Finn not in the end of season 4?

Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson, does not appear in the season finale. Monteith entered a rehab facility on March 31, 2013, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

Why was sweet dreams Finn's last episode?

This is the last episode to feature Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson, who missed the remainder of the season because he entered drug rehabilitation the week after filming, then died of an overdose three months after the episode aired.

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Did Lea Michele get a tattoo for Cory?

On Tuesday, the actress shared a photo on Instagram showcasing her tattoo in tribute to her late boyfriend and Glee costar Cory Monteith. Michele has had the name "Finn" inscribed on her upper left thigh since at least 2016. The tattoo references the name of Monteith's character on the Fox musical series.

How did Glee write off Finn?

The details of the 31-year-old actor's fatal overdose of heroin and alcohol have been reported extensively, but Finn's cause of death wasn't revealed to viewers. "That doesn't matter," insisted Kurt (Chris Colfer) in the episode titled "The Quarterback," which opened "three weeks to the day" after Finn's funeral.

Why was Brittany not in The Quarterback?

There are some notable absences in this episode. Despite Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) having a strong connection to Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith), Agron was not asked to be back for the tribute for unknown reasons. Brittany (Heather Morris) was also not present as she had given birth shortly before shooting.

Who ended up with Finn's jacket?

2. Will Finn's Jacket Ever Be Mentioned Again? One of the through-lines of Season 5's tribute episode to Finn Hudson (and the dearly departed Cory Monteith) was the football player's letterman jacket. Kurt found solace in it, and later loaned it to Santana for comfort.

What was Finn's last line in Glee?

Inside the Glee Tribute to Cory Monteith

"Finn was going to have become a teacher, settled down happily in Ohio, at peace with his choice and no longer feeling like a Lima loser. The very last line of dialogue was to be this: Rachel comes back to Ohio, fulfilled and yet not, and walks into Finn's glee club.

How did Santana die in Glee?

Naya – who played Santana Lopez in the musical series – died from accidental drowning at Lake Piru in California last summer.

Why did puck leave Glee season2?

Why was he absent from an episode that focused entirely on New Directions? Sources tell Hollywood Life the actor may breached his contract by pursuing his own music career: “Mark has been really focused on his own music and it's actually gotten in the way of his Glee stuff,” said this insider.

Who was Cory Monteith with when he died?

Cory tragically died on July 13, 2013 of an accidental drug overdose. He was 31 years old when he passed, and had acted in four seasons of Glee alongside Lea, who was his girlfriend at the time of his death. Lea's latest tribute to Cory is far from her first.

What is the Glee curse?

With news breaking Tuesday that Matthew Morrison was allegedly fired from his judging gig on “So You Think You Can Dance” because of “inappropriate” texts to a female contestant, some fans of “Glee” are reviving talk about a so-called curse afflicting former cast members of the beloved high school musical TV show.

Why was Santana written off Glee?

Trouble On Set. Weeks after her engagement to Big Sean ended in April 2014, claims surfaced Naya had been fired from Glee for bad behavior on set and tension with Lea.

Why was Quinn not at Brittany and Santana's wedding?

But why couldn't she make time for this particular episode? She was probably filming for one of the other films in which she will appear in 2015, including the Sundance film Zipper alongside Patrick Wilson, and the film Headlock from writer/director Mark Polish.

Is Glee Santana's breakdown staged?

Naya Rivera's breakdown was scripted, but she broke down earlier than when she was supposed to. The fantasy or "plan" Rachel describes to Shue when she dated Finn was actually how the show was supposed to end.

Was Rachel supposed to end up with Finn?

Out of Glee's six seasons, Finn and Rachel are never together for one from beginning to end. They may begin a season in a relationship together, but they will surely break up before it ends. For example, they may have started out season two in a relationship, but were broken up by episode nine.

Who does Quinn end up with in Glee?

Quinn dated Sam for a little while in Season Four, but they broke up when Sam realized he was in love with Mercedes. Quinn then sparks a relationship with Brody, who accepts her for who she is. They get engaged in Season Five, and are married in Season Six.

What happened Cory Monteith?

Monteith died by accidental overdose in 2013. His mother Ann McGregor has since kept his legacy of helping others alive via the Cory's Law page, which raises money for Covenant House.

What were Cory Monteith's last words?

"We hugged, and the last thing he said was, 'I love you, man, and thank you for helping me get better,'" Murphy recalls to Entertainment Weekly. "And then the next thing I knew he was dead. It was like losing a child." The Glee co-creator acknowledges the profound affect the actor's death had on the show.

What did Lea Michele say about Cory Monteith death?

2014. On the first anniversary of Monteith's death, Michele took to Twitter to convey a heartfelt message. “We hold you in our hearts today, and every day we remember your smile,” she captioned a photo of the Kyle XY alum.

How old was Cory Monteith when he started Glee?

Cory Monteith, 27

Cory was nearly as old as some of the adult characters when he started playing 16-year-old Finn Hudson. In fact, he was only three years younger than Matthew Morrison, which maybe explains why the writers thought it was acceptable to portray them as best mates.