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Dave is over, and this time the news comes straight from someone who lived the series from the inside. Andrew Santino, part of the main cast for all three seasons, said in a recent interview that the FX comedy is not on pause, not waiting for a revival, but finished. His tone made it sound final, cutting through the uncertainty that had been hanging since last year.
The timing says a lot. In February 2024, FX described the show in softer terms. It was called an indefinite pause, with creator Dave Burd, also known as Lil Dicky, shifting focus to music. That choice of wording left a window open and kept speculation alive about a possible return. Santino’s reply closed that window. No pause, no waiting, only an ending.
What Andrew Santino said
Asked about the future of the show, Santino’s answer was blunt:
"That’s not on pause. That thing is gone. I don’t even know why that narrative is out there, that’s not true. We’re not doing the show. I think people said it was on pause to protect the relationship of the show, but that’s all nonsense. The show is done. We are all going our own way and doing our own thing. It was a great run, and we all enjoyed it very much. It ran its beautiful little course, and that was a wonderful moment in time. I’m happy I was a part of it, but in no world do I think the show would ever come back."
His words are not ambiguous. For him, the series is closed, remembered as something that had value while it lasted, but with no continuation ahead.
FX’s earlier stance
Just months before, FX had made it clear there were no current plans for a fourth season of Dave. The network explained that Burd’s attention was on music and other creative projects. At that point, the official language suggested patience. It was a pause, not a cancellation, giving fans reason to hope. Now that message sounds outdated.
Three seasons of Dave completed
The show first arrived in 2020 and wrapped up in May 2023, closing at three seasons. Right from the beginning, Dave leaned into comedy but also borrowed from pieces of Burd’s own story. Each episode moved between his push to be taken seriously as a rapper and the uneasy, sometimes messy parts of his personal life. That mix gave the series a tone that felt different, and it caught on with both viewers and critics. FX even pointed out that the debut season ended up as the most popular comedy the network had released up to that point, a sign of how strongly it connected.
Critical and audience response
Over its three seasons, the series earned steady critical praise. Reviews often pointed out the unusual mix of absurd humor, cultural commentary, and semi-fictional self-portrait. That mix gave the show a distinctive identity. Some episodes leaned into surreal storytelling, others relied on more direct comedy. Reactions sometimes split the audience, but that variety became part of its appeal.
The fan base was never massive compared with the largest TV hits, yet it remained active online, discussing key episodes and quoting scenes that blurred the line between satire and self-exposure. For FX, the show represented a unique entry in its comedy lineup.
The weight of Santino’s comments
Santino’s interview changes the frame of discussion. Instead of speculating whether Dave might return after a break, the conversation now moves to closure. His confirmation signals that the story told across three seasons should be treated as finished. The choice of words also counters the idea that the pause was strategic. According to him, the truth is simpler: the project ran its course and ended.
The direction of the cast and crew
With Dave now finished, the people behind it are moving on. Dave Burd is back to building his music career, something that has always defined him more than television. Andrew Santino is leaning deeper into stand-up. His special White Noise arrives on Hulu in September 2025, already drawing notice both for the sharper edge of the material and for the back-and-forth that came with its release. It shows a clear step into projects outside the FX space, away from the character he carried through the show.
The meaning of the ending
Ending after three seasons places the show in the category of concise works that tell a defined story without overstaying their welcome. For some viewers, the closure may feel abrupt. For others, it reinforces the idea that the show never lost its edge or sense of timing. Either way, Santino’s words confirm that what is available today is the entirety of the project.
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A complete work
Dave now exists as three seasons of television that combine comedy, cultural critique, and fragments of autobiography. The episodes remain available, offering a record of the experiment that FX backed and audiences embraced. Santino’s statement acts as a final note. Not an announcement written by a network, but the direct acknowledgment from one of the show’s central voices. The chapter is closed, and its legacy is clear.
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