Daily Inspiration Quote by Will Arnett

“The show had run its course on the Fox network” is Hollywood diplomacy sharpened into a tidy little verdict. Will Arnett delivers it like a neutral weather report, but the phrasing does real PR work: it shuts the door without slamming it, assigning no villains, no bitterness, just the serene inevitability of time. “Run its course” suggests a natural lifecycle, like a river reaching the sea, not a series getting kneecapped by ratings, scheduling, or executive whims. The subtext is obvious to anyone who’s watched how network TV works: cancellation is rarely poetic, but actors are trained to make it sound like it was.

The key is the last three words. “On the Fox network” quietly splits the narrative in two. It implies the show might be “done” in that ecosystem, not necessarily done everywhere. That’s the escape hatch, the nod to a future revival, streaming migration, or cult afterlife. It’s also a subtle critique of fit: Fox, as a brand, has historically been allergic to certain tones and audiences, especially the smart, weird, slow-burn comedies that later flourish once they’re unshackled from mass-audience expectations.

Arnett’s intent is less confession than positioning. As a working actor and public face, he’s preserving relationships, protecting the work’s legacy, and keeping the story marketable. It’s not a eulogy; it’s a strategic “see you later,” dressed up as closure.