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But there was one notable absence from both the flashbacks and the finale: actor Jussie Smollett.
(He recentlypleaded not guiltyto new charges.)
With Smollett no longer on the show, Jamal was the only Lyon without closure in the finale.
The showrunnerdidnt have any plansfor how Jamals story might end, aside from his new life in London.
Even old clips of Smollett as Jamal were omitted from the flashbacks.
I would talk to the web link about their choice about that.
Tough calls had to be made to make it produce a fulfilling finale, Mahoney explained.
Well find some way, he promises.
