There are a variety of reasons why a television series ends, especially if it can survive past four seasons. Some of the most common reasons are a decline in ratings and the creative team running out of ideas, which often go hand-in-hand. However, more times than not the core cast of actors on a series decides a series' longevity. Actors who carry the show and make it interesting for years and years often have the final say in when that show ends. It happened to both Friends and Seinfeld. There is no doubt that Martin Lawrence carried his TV series in the first four seasons, and it appeared that the show could have continued for as long as Lawrence wanted it to. However, Martin Lawrence's own personal problems pretty much put a nail in Martin's coffin and season five would be the final season of the show. »»
