Loose Ends
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| Created by | Natalie Chandler |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 44 (list of episodes) |
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| Production locations | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Network | FX |
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June 26, 2013 – present |
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Loose Ends is an American drama television series that premiered on FX on June 26, 2013. The series was created by Natalie Chandler, who serves as an executive producer, along with Mark Calhoun. Although the show is set in Rhode Island in the fictional city of Kelso, it is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. The series stars Bentley DeLuca as Eddie Chance, a former college student turned vigilante who is not afraid to back up his words with actions, and knows all the angles; yet prefers to stay an outsider, and does, until troublesome situations lead him to several points of no return.
In addition to DeLuca, the show features Joseph Noelle as Eddie's reckless younger brother Barry Chance, Billy Campbell as the corrupt Sheriff Thomas Montgomery. In season two, Gabriel Young was added to the main cast as Paul Knox; the positive feedback on the character earned Young his own Knox-centric spin-off in the form of a miniseries. The cast has undergone major changes throughout the run of the show, with many major cast members leaving and being replaced by several new characters. On December 4, 2016, FX renewed Loose Ends for a fifth, sixth and seventh season, to premiere in 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.
For his portrayal, Bentley DeLuca has received critical acclaim; he became the first actor to win back-to-back MovieNation Awards in 2014 and 2015 for Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries, also winning the MovieNation Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year in 2014. The show was named Outstanding TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries at the MovieNation Awards in 2015. At the MovieNation Awards in 2016, Joseph Noelle won for Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television, while the cast was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television for its third season.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 10 | June 26, 2013 | September 11, 2013 | |
| 2 | 10 | September 25, 2014 | December 11, 2014 | |
| 3 | 13 | September 24, 2015 | February 11, 2016 | |
| 4 | 13 | September 29, 2016 | February 9, 2017 | |
Season 1
Eddie Chance (Bentley DeLuca) is a proud college dropout whose piercing intelligence spares no one. He's not afraid to back up his words with actions, and knows all the angles; yet he prefers to stay an outsider, and does — until the day that his ex-girlfriend, Heather (Teresa Palmer), reaches out to him unexpectedly and then vanishes. His feelings for her still run deep; so much so, that he becomes consumed with finding his troubled inamorata. To find her, he enlists the aid of his only true peer, Fitz (Jay Baruchel), while keeping his reckless younger brother Barry (Joseph Noelle) only partially informed of what quickly becomes a dangerous personal investigation. Determined to find out what happened to Heather, Eddie has to sift through the upper class elite of his former classmates, including the jocks, stoners and seductive drama students. As he does so, Eddie discovers that Heather's disappearance is linked to something darker and far more serious than he could have imagined.
Season 2
The town of Kelso, Rhode Island one year following the deaths of Heather, The Rip (Taylor Kitsch) and Tagger (Michael Trevino) is a lawless sinkhole of drugs, crime and corruption. Stuck in this uncivilized outpost is a disillusioned and bitter Eddie Chance and his brother Barry, newly-released from jail and hoping to find a new start for himself. Both men find themselves quickly on opposite sides of the legal and moral fence from Sheriff Montgomery (Billy Campbell). The lives of these three intertwine with many others, the high-minded and the low-lifes who populate the streets and the now infamous Kelso University. Meanwhile, a drifter named Paul Knox (Gabriel Young) and his pal Clay Brooks (Milo Ventimiglia) arrive in town and influence the population with their malice and violence, clashing with Eddie and igniting a war that can't be fought alone.
Season 3
Even with his most challenging nemesis presumed dead, Eddie clings on to the secret that a bleeding Paul whispered in his ear and how it changes everything he's ever known about his dysfunctional life. Ignoring his best friend Fitz and his estranged brother Barry, Eddie holes himself up in an abandoned underground shelter, which is not quite what it appears to be. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Eddie and Barry have a maternal half brother and sister, twins Jason (Sam Berton) and Riley Webber (Isabel Lucas), who become deranged after learning of Carol's murder. By the aid of their father, Frank (Kenny Johnson), they seek to avenge their mother's death by infiltrating the lives of their older siblings, both of whom they hold responsible for the tragic loss.
Season 4
On December 5, 2015, FX renewed Loose Ends for a fourth season.
Cast and characters
Main
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| Bentley DeLuca | Eddie Chance | Main | |||||||||||
| Joseph Noelle | Barry Chance | Main | |||||||||||
| Billy Campbell | Thomas Montgomery | Recurring | Main | ||||||||||
| Jay Baruchel | Fitz | Main | |||||||||||
| Taylor Kitsch | The Rip | Main | |||||||||||
| Michael Trevino | Tagger | Main | |||||||||||
| Gabriel Young | Paul Knox | Main | |||||||||||
| Milo Ventimiglia | Clay Brooks | Main | |||||||||||
- Bentley DeLuca as Eddie Chance, a college dropout-turned-hard-edged vigilante, whose life begins to cave in around him after the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Heather. While preferring to stay an outsider, troublesome situations lead him to several points of no return.
- Joseph Noelle as Barry Chance, the reckless young brother of Eddie Chance, whose concomitant involvement in Heather's death causes a deep rift between him and Eddie. Barry later has a relationship with Darcy, which ultimately ends in disaster.
- Billy Campbell as Thomas Montgomery, the local Sheriff; he holds fear over the town of Kelso. It is later revealed that Thomas is Eddie and Barry's birth father. In a crime of passion, Thomas kills Darcy to silence her from revealing damaging information about Eddie. He sees more of himself in Eddie than Barry, which estranges him from his younger son.
- Jay Baruchel as Aaron "Fitz" Fitzgerald, an informant and only true friend of Eddie's. Fitz is an academic genius in college. He is also an experienced computer hacker. In season 3, Fitz learns of his mother's passing and leaves town to help his family in Minnesota. (Seasons 1-3)
- Gabriel Young as Paul Knox, a drifter who arrives alongside his sidekick and right-hand man, Clay Brooks, and influences the population with his malice and relentless violence. As an act of revenge against Eddie, he kidnaps Carol and tortures her to death. At the end of Season 3, Paul escapes from police custody and flees to his native Chicago. (Seasons 2-3)
- Taylor Kitsch as The Rip, a crime lord with whom Eddie faces off against. The Rip runs a drug ring that goes through the lone college in the city. He eventually scores big with 10 ziplocs of cocaine, the "going bad" of one of said ziploc setting off the events of the series. He is also crippled with club foot, one foot being immensely larger than the other, so he walks with a trademark skull-headed cane. At the end of Season 1, The Rip is beaten to death by his henchman Tagger, who is in turn shot down by the police. (Season 1)
- Michael Trevino as Tagger, a hot-headed drug dealing thug. He and his crew work for The Rip. He has severe anger issues and it usually leads to extreme violent outbursts. Tagger kills Heather after Barry manipulates him into believing he was responsible for her pregnancy. He is eventually killed by police after a showdown with The Rip. (Season 1)
- Milo Ventimiglia as Clay Brooks, a career criminal and Paul Knox's sidekick. He is killed by Eddie at the end of Season 2. (Season 2)
Recurring and guest
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| Teresa Palmer | Heather Matthews | Recurring | Guest | ||||||||||
| Craig Horner | Phillip | Recurring | Guest | ||||||||||
| Zach Gilford | Kyle | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Camille Winbush | Gina | Recurring | |||||||||||
| AJ Ortiz | Fredo | Guest | |||||||||||
| Laura Linney | Carol Webber | Guest | Guest | ||||||||||
| Olivia Cooke | Darcy Bingham | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Andrew Howard | Luther Bingham | Guest | |||||||||||
| Jude Harrison | Leila | Guest | |||||||||||
| Sam Berton | Jason Webber | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Isabel Lucas | Riley Webber | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Kenny Johnson | Frank Webber | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Connie Britton | Belinda Knox | Guest | |||||||||||
| Dylan McDermott | Alec Knox | Guest | |||||||||||
| Evan Peters | Sidney Knox | Guest | |||||||||||
| Taissa Farmiga | May Knox | Guest | |||||||||||
| Dania Ramirez | Elena | Guest | |||||||||||
| Michael Shannon | Anton Ivanov | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Saara Johnson | Justine Morris | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Matt Ryan | Bryan Sweller | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Brock Kelly | Teen Eddie Chance | Recurring | |||||||||||
| Kenton Duty | Teen Barry Chance | Recurring | |||||||||||
- Teresa Palmer as Heather Matthews, the deeply troubled ex-girlfriend of Eddie Chance. Barry plays an indirect part in her death, but Tagger is the one who ultimately kills her. (Seasons 1-2)
- Craig Horner as Phillip, the boyfriend of Heather who harbors an intense dislike for her ex, Eddie. He is also a habitual drug user who manages his father's mini mart.
- Zach Gilford as Kyle, an arrogant jock who plays football at Kelso University. His torn ACL prevents him from going pro. He is romantically linked to Gina. (Seasons 1-2)
- Camille Winbush as Gina, a master manipulator, who uses her looks to get over on people. While she claims to be serious with Kyle, she openly displays her crush on Barry, who rejects her advances. She is often helpful to Eddie in beneficial situations.
- AJ Ortiz as Fredo, a drug abuser whose unfortunate death becomes integral to the commencement of the series. (Season 1)
- Laura Linney as Carol Webber, Eddie and Barry's birth mother. She returns to Kelso to make things right with her sons, but gets caught up in a revenge plot by Paul, who tortures her to death. She leaves behind her twins Jason and Riley, and husband Frank. (Seasons 2 and 4)
- Olivia Cooke as Darcy Bingham, a reclusive girl with cystic fibrosis, who later enters a relationship with Barry. In Season 3, Montgomery kills her to silence her from revealing damaging information about Eddie. (Seasons 2-3)
- Andrew Howard as Luther Bingham, the father of Darcy Bingham. He runs a bed and breakfast in his home.
- Jude Harrison as Leila, a stripper who is seduced and threatened by Clay to send a message to Eddie. (Season 2)
- Sam Berton as Jason Webber, Eddie and Barry's half brother, who becomes deranged after learning of his mother's murder. He disappears after being saved by Eddie and Barry. (Season 3)
- Isabel Lucas as Riley Webber, Eddie and Barry's half sister, who is accidentally killed by Jason during a gun tussle. (Season 3)
- Kenny Johnson as Frank Webber, Carol's husband and Jason and Riley's father; he is a troubled military veteran with severe PTSD. He manipulates his children into seeking revenge for Carol's death. Frank and the twins infiltrate the lives of Eddie and Barry, whom they hold responsible for the tragic loss. In a heated battle, Eddie and Barry kill Frank together and Montgomery covers it up. (Season 3)
- Connie Britton (in flashbacks) as Belinda Knox, Paul Knox's mother. (Season 3)
- Dylan McDermott (in flashbacks) as Alec Knox, Paul Knox's father. (Season 3)
- Evan Peters (in flashbacks) as Sidney Knox, Paul Knox's brother. (Season 3)
- Taissa Farmiga (in flashbacks) as May Knox, Paul Knox's sister. (Season 3)
- Dania Ramirez (in flashbacks) as Elena, Paul Knox's old flame. (Season 3)
- Michael Shannon as Anton Ivanov, a savvy, dangerous and unpredictable former Russian Special Ops soldier who now is suspected of running a freelance terrorist ring.
- Saara Johnson as Justine Morris, a fourth grade teacher looking to start a new life in Kelso. She becomes Eddie's first girlfriend since Heather.
- Matt Ryan as Bryan Sweller, a mysterious man searching for his ex.
- Brock Kelly (in flashbacks) as Teen Eddie Chance, a jock whose overwhelming high school popularity is both a gift and curse to his maverick personality.
- Kenton Duty (in flashbacks) as Teen Barry Chance, who uses manipulation tactics to compete with his older brother for attention from his family and kids at school.
Production
Development
On March 26, 2013, FX bought the original concept from Natalie Chandler's Nattiewood, Inc., executive produced by Chandler (series creator), Mark Calhoun and Fox Entertainment Group's Tony Banner. On the same day, the network announced a 10-episode straight-to-series order for the 2013 summer television season. All 10 episodes were written by Chandler and directed by Calhoun.
The series was renewed for a second season on May 31, 2014, by FX. The show was effectively confirmed as earning a second-season renewal for the 2014 fall season via a press release issued seven months after the season one finale. It would contain 10 episodes, like the previous season; however, the network announced a new day for Loose Ends. The show remained at 10:00 PM ET, but it was moved from Wednesdays to Thursdays. Production began in June 2014, with Natalie Chandler announcing on Twitter that she and her new team of writers were in full swing for the second season. During production it was announced that Tony Banner exited the series as executive producer because of creative differences. The table read for the premiere occurred on June 26, 2014. A promotional poster was released on September 12, 2014, two weeks before the season premiere.
The series was renewed for a third season on October 6, 2014, just two episodes into season two, making it the fastest series renewal in FX history. It was also announced that the third season would upgrade from 10 to 13 episodes. Production on the third season began in May 2015. The table read for the premiere happened on May 11, 2015, with filming starting four days later. Along with other FX dramas, this season was split into two runs of uninterrupted episodes, the first consisting of eight episodes commencing on September 24, 2015. The second run, consisting of five uninterrupted episodes, commencing on January 14, 2016.
On December 5, 2015, FX announced the series would be renewed for a fourth season. It would contain 13 episodes, like the previous season. Production on the fourth season began in May 2016, with many of the cast and crew spotted all over Vancouver. The table read for the premiere occurred on May 12, 2016. The season premiered on September 29, 2016.
In an unprecedented move, it was announced on On December 4, 2016 that the series would be renewed for a fifth, sixth and seventh season, to premiere in 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. Concurrently, it was also announced that Chandler had committed to continue as executive producer and showrunner of each renewed season.
Writing
In an interview with reporters at the Loose Ends pilot screening and discussion panel on May 23, 2013, showrunner Natalie Chandler said of her writing style, "The original inspiration came from the novels in my collection that dealt with sleuthing. The world of those books struck me as so amazingly vibrant, scary, funny, intriguing, you name it, so I decided I wanted to take a crack at an American sleuth story of my own. The decision to set it in college was, initially at least, just to give it a different set of visual cues, so you couldn't just take a glimpse at guys in hats and shadowy alleyways and switch your brain into 'I know what this is' autopilot mode. I wanted people to experience this story in an unexpected way. After I started working on it, though, it became much more than that for me, and in many ways became about the emotional experience of a vigilantism."
Giving his thoughts on the show's writing, Joseph Noelle said, "There's a sense of enormous pride in being apart of something that is so impactful. People don't write shows like this anymore. Natalie created the world of Loose Ends with her words, and no one tries to use clever dialogue anymore; it's like a dying art, the wordsmith. And the language that she came up with for Loose Ends, is so cool to say that after every table reading, I would turn over the last page and go to the front again and start reading it again, just because I liked saying it."
Casting
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On April 6, 2013, it was announced that Natalie Chandler had cast Bentley DeLuca in the show's leading role of Eddie Chance. Throughout the month, other main and recurring roles were announced as cast: Teresa Palmer as Heather Matthews, Jay Baruchel as Fitz, Craig Horner as Phillip, PJ Boudousqué as Tagger, Camille Winbush as Gina, Joseph Noelle as Barry Chance, Taylor Kitsch as The Rip, Zach Gilford as Kyle and Billy Campbell as Sheriff Thomas Montgomery. On April 15, 2013, a recast occured following the pilot table read, when Boudousqué was replaced by Michael Trevino, who took over the role of Tagger. Producers said in a collective statement: "PJ is a pro, and has been very patient and accommodating with us. As we moved closer to production, it was clear we needed to go in a different direction for the character, and PJ agreed to do what was best for the show. He's an immensely gifted actor and we hope to have the pleasure of working with him again." On May 15, 2013, it was announced that model AJ Ortiz would appear in an episode in the first half of the season.
In a statement issued on May 31, 2014, Chandler explained the departures of Taylor Kitsch and Michael Trevino, following the death of their characters in season one. "They had only signed on for one season, with no intentions of returning, so I was writing with that in mind. Those dark characters were apart of the loose ends that needed to be tied up," Chandler stated. She also confirmed that the second season would introduce several new characters to "shake things up". On June 11, 2014, it was announced that Gabriel Young and Milo Ventimiglia would join the cast as Paul Knox and Clay Brooks in the second season and would be introduced in the premiere. Prior to Young's casting, Callum Frost was initially set to portray Knox, but dropped out not long before production was due to commence. Around that time, reports surfaced that Jude Harrison would be guest starring in a secret role. On June 29, 2014, TVLine reported that Billy Campbell would be promoted to series regular in season two. On July 7, 2014, it was announced that Laura Linney was cast as Carol Webber, the estranged mother of Eddie and Barry Chance, for a multi-episode arc. On July 24, 2014, Olivia Cooke joined the series as Barry's love interest, Darcy Bingham, while Andrew Howard was cast to play Darcy's father, Luther.
On August 11, 2015, it was announced that Sam Berton and Isabel Lucas would recur in the third season as twins Jason and Riley, the maternal half siblings of Eddie and Barry Chance. Kenny Johnson was cast as the twins' father Frank, a troubled military veteran with severe PTSD. Following Paul Knox's wounded state in the season two finale, it remained to be seen whether or not Gabriel Young would have an active role in season three. The network confirmed Young's return as Paul in September 2015, with a "dead or alive" campaign that teased the character's ultimate fate.
Several casting changes occured for the fourth season. Gabriel Young exited the show and did not return as his character Paul Knox for the second season, as showrunner Natalie Chandler set out to create a miniseries spin-off for Young's Knox, requiring his presence elsewhere during production of Loose Ends. Jay Baruchel, who played Fitz for three seasons, also departed the series. Meanwhile, on April 20, 2016, Michael Shannon, Saara Johnson and Matt Ryan joined the cast in recurring roles. Shannon was cast as Anton Ivanov, a savvy, dangerous and unpredictable former Russian Special Ops soldier who now is suspected of running a freelance terrorist ring. Johnson was cast as Justine Morris, a fourth grade teacher who becomes a love interest for Eddie Chance. Ryan was cast in a multiple-episode "top secret arc". On September 9, 2016, Brock Kelly and Kenton Duty were announced to recur as teen Eddie and Barry Chance, respectively, for flashback scenes. Also, Laura Linney was confirmed to reprise her role as Carol Webber in flashbacks. Linney's storyline was said to intertwine with that of Michael Shannon's Anton Ivanov, who plays a major part in the fourth season.
Filming
Chandler considered filming the series in Rhode Island, where the fictional city of Kelso is located, but found British Columbia, particularly Vancouver, to be a more practical choice. On-location filming usually takes place in locations within the province, including Buntzen Lake, Cleveland Dam, Heritage Park, The Bridge Studios, Sutherland Secondary School and Vancouver City Hall. Because most episodes take place in rural Rhode Island, filming often takes place at an old military base. Having been shut down for years, the buildings have been removed, leaving just roads on which sets are erected, such as for crossroads scenes. Other locations used on the show are often reused two or three times, with the art department making variations to conceal this.
Reception
Critical reception
Loose Ends has been met with wide acclaim from critics, with many praising the writing, directing, and the acting abilities of its cast. Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a rating of 93% based on 42 reviews with an average rating of 8.1 out of 10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Loose Ends can at times be a brutal, violent and harrowing portrait of an over burdened system, where thugs rule the streets and the corrupt contaminate the upper echelon of society. It is also an original revenge/vigilante story." Metacritic gave the first season a score of 84 out of 100 based on 34 reviews. Deadline critic Dominic Patten said in his season one review that "the 10-episode FX series is mesmerizing and discomfiting, engaging the viewer on a visceral and an intellectual level". Critic Ed Bark praised the performance of Bentley DeLuca and wrote that he would be a favorite on television for years to come.
The second season received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave the second season a rating of 97% based on 38 reviews with an average score of 8.8 out of 10. Metacritic scored the show an 88 out of 100 based on 31 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Robert Bianco of USA Today praised Gabriel Young's performance, stating: "Like the show itself, Gabriel Young's performance is smart, chilling, amusing, convincing and unfailingly entertaining. And like the show, you really don't want to miss it." Slant Magazine critic Scott Von Doviak praised DeLuca's performance and the writing for this season, observing: "Loose Ends's rich vein of gallows suspense, convincing sense of place, and twisty rural-noir narratives are all selling points, but it's DeLuca's line between rage and heartache that seals the deal."
The third season received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave the third season a rating of 90% based on 48 reviews with an average score of 7.9 out of 10. Metacritic scored the show an 80 out of 100 based on 35 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". TV Guide critic Matt Roush praised the show, particularly the acting of DeLuca, stating: "The show is grounded in DeLuca's high-impact performance, the work of a confident and strong leading man who's always good company." Chicago Tribune critic Maureen Ryan also praised the series, writing: "The shaggily delightful dialogue, the deft pacing, the authentic sense of place, the rock-solid supporting cast and the feeling that you are in the hands of writers, actors and directors who really know what they're doing — all of these are worthy reasons to watch Loose Ends." Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times did not approve of its portrayal of Frank Webber, expressing concern for how viewers are expected to equate PTSD with the crime and violence used to advance the story in Loose Ends and other like-minded shows. The Orlando Sentinel questioned its survivability: "Credibility starts to fray when our heroes, or anti-heroes, keep needing miraculous last-second evasions and escapes."
Accolades
The second season of the show was awarded Outstanding TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries at the MovieNation Awards in 2015. For his portrayal, Bentley DeLuca has received critical acclaim; he became the first actor to win back-to-back MovieNation Awards in 2014 and 2015 for Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries, also winning the MovieNation Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year in 2014. At the MovieNation Awards in 2016, Joseph Noelle won for Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television, while the cast was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television for its third season.
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| 2014 | MovieNation Awards | Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries | Bentley DeLuca | Won |
| Outstanding Performer of the Year | Bentley DeLuca | Won | ||
| Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries | Joseph Noelle | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries | Bentley DeLuca | Won | |
| Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries | Gabriel Young | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding TV Movie, TV Show or Miniseries | Won | |||
| 2016 | Outstanding Leading Performance in Television | Bentley DeLuca | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television | Joseph Noelle | Won | ||
| Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television | Gabriel Young | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television | Won | |||
| Outstanding Television Movie, Show or Miniseries | Nominated |
Ratings
| Season | Timeslot (ET) | Episodes | Premiered | Ended | Average viewers (in millions) | ||
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| Season 1 | Wednesday 10:00 pm | 10 | June 26, 2013 | 4.90 | September 11, 2013 | 3.64 | 3.57 |
| Season 2 | Thursday 10:00 pm | 10 | September 25, 2014 | 9.25 | December 11, 2014 | 7.26 | 6.67 |
| Season 3 | 13 | September 24, 2015 | 5.35 | February 11, 2016 | 5.97 | 4.92 | |
| Season 4 | 13 | September 29, 2016 | 5.13 | February 9, 2017 | 5.72 | 5.02 | |
Broadcast
Loose Ends airs on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. Eastern. After the first season, FX pushed Loose Ends from Wednesdays to Thursdays, filling an empty time slot previously occupied by other series re-runs. In Canada, the series airs with sim-subbing of advertising in same timeslot on CTV, though it airs three hours earlier before the original FX timeslot in the Atlantic Time Zone on CTV Atlantic in the Maritime Provinces. The show premiered in Australia on Showcase in February 2014 while in New Zealand it appeared on TV3 on May 19, 2014 and it has been announced it is moving to the Box in 2017. The show premiered in the UK on 5USA in 2014, before being dropped after the second season; the show moved to 7flix from the second half of season two onwards. In the Republic of Ireland, the show aired on RTÉ Two from 2015. In India, season 4 is airing from October 11, 2016, only on Star World Premiere. In Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia the show airs on Sony Channel (Asia) within 12 hours of its original broadcast.
DVD releases and online availability
The series's DVD and Blu-ray releases currently consist of the first, second and third seasons. Netflix currently streams three seasons in many countries. The fourth season is also streaming on Hulu with new episodes airing every Friday. The show is available via traditional by-episode purchase by most online video retailers, including iTunes.
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