The Conners
Roseanne’s official replacement inThe Connershas been effectively confirmed.
Despite the tricky situation, the show made the most out of it.
Despite being written out of the hit sitcom, DJ is likely okay too.
The show in itself hasn’t explicitly announced a replacement, but ABC’sThe Connersretrospective trailer effectively confirms this person.
This makes sense, considering that the offshoot has shifted its focus on Roseanne’s widower and their daughters.
That said, instead of the moments with Roseanne, the clip surprisingly includes those with Jackie.
It’s a reminder of how big of an impact Laurie Metcalf’s character has had on the franchise.
Oddly, Jackie’s role in the family comedy has grown significantly because of what happened to Barr.
That said, her role in the clan significantly got bigger when Roseanne unexpectedly died.
In terms of storytelling, ABC positioning Metcalf to be Barr’s replacement in the offshoot also made sense.
She’s arguably the most recognizable actor in the remainingThe Connerscastafter John Goodman.
It also helps that Jackie has some of the hallmarks of Roseanne.
She’s intense and sarcastic, but she’s also loving and protective of the people she loves.
Ultimately,The Connerscouldn’t have picked a better replacement for Roseanne than Jackie.
She has been referenced occasionally, with the family fondly remembering some of her best antics.
That said, the show also didn’t allow the tragedy to bog down its storytelling.
It was the final step in the clan carrying on after Roseanne’s death.
Although Dan has already re-married,The Connershas barely done anything to flesh out his marriage to Louise.
This is a more underappreciated role for Jackie.
The pair’s relationship has only gotten stronger since Roseanne passed away.
This isn’t a knock on Louise’s role inThe Conners.
Louise herself mentioned this when the idea of the class-action lawsuit first came about.
Jackie’s has been the biggest support system forThe Connerswhen Roseanne died.
That being said,The Connershas also done a great job making sure that she has her own storylines.
That being said,The Connersseason 7 also poses some major plots for Jackie.
There’s also her ongoing relationship development with Beverly.
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