In an era where reboots, revivals, and surprise continuations dominate Hollywood headlines, few titles ignite speculation quite like How to Get Away with Murder. Over the past few weeks, social media has been flooded with posts teasing “Season 7 (2025)”, complete with dramatic taglines, unofficial posters, and nostalgic callbacks to Annalise Keating’s most iconic courtroom moments.
For fans, the idea is intoxicating. For industry insiders, however, the reality is far more grounded.
According to all official and verifiable sources, How to Get Away with Murder has not been renewed, revived, or continued beyond its sixth season.
A Series That Ended on Its Own Terms
First airing in 2014, How to Get Away with Murder quickly established itself as one of television’s most provocative legal thrillers. Created by Peter Nowalk and produced by Shondaland for ABC, the series blended courtroom drama with psychological suspense, redefining the genre for a new generation of viewers.
The show concluded in May 2020 with its sixth season — a finale designed explicitly as the end of the story. ABC confirmed at the time that Season 6 would serve as the final chapter, allowing the creative team to bring closure to its central arcs without compromise.
At the heart of that ending was Annalise Keating, portrayed by Viola Davis in a performance that reshaped television history and earned her an Emmy Award. The finale traced Annalise’s legacy, not through one final twist, but through reflection, consequence, and resolution — an approach that left little narrative room for continuation.
Why the Season 7 Rumors Keep Spreading
So why does Season 7 (2025) continue to trend?
The answer lies in timing and context. Hollywood has recently embraced high-profile returns of once-concluded series, blurring the line between “finale” and “pause.” Shows like Dexter and Prison Break proved that even definitive endings are no longer permanent barriers.
Add to that the enduring popularity of How to Get Away with Murder on streaming platforms, and it becomes clear why fans are eager — and why misinformation spreads so easily. Many viral posts promoting a seventh season originate from fan-made concepts, speculative edits, or engagement-driven content, none of which are tied to ABC, Shondaland, or the original cast.
Crucially, there has been no announcement from:
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ABC
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Shondaland
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Peter Nowalk
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Viola Davis or any principal cast member
In Hollywood reporting, silence at that level is not ambiguous — it is definitive.
Is the Door Completely Closed?
From a business standpoint, the franchise still holds value. From a creative standpoint, however, How to Get Away with Murder stands as a rare example of a modern drama that ended with intention rather than cancellation.
While a spin-off, limited event series, or anniversary reunion could theoretically exist someday, there is no active development pointing in that direction. As of now, Season 7 remains a fiction — compelling, viral, but untrue.
The Bottom Line
Despite widespread online claims, How to Get Away with Murder: Season 7 (2025) is not a real or officially recognized project. The series concluded in 2020 after six seasons, and all current evidence confirms that its story remains complete.
In a television landscape increasingly defined by revivals, How to Get Away with Murder may stand as something rarer: a cultural phenomenon that knew exactly when — and how — to say goodbye.
And perhaps that’s part of why fans still want more. 🎬