During these negotiations, Bays and Thomas originally approached the eighth season as if it was the show's last year, but also had a "Plan B" if the show was renewed.
Podczas owych negocjacji, Bays i Thomas podeszli do ósmego sezonu, jakby miałbyć to ostatni rok serii, ale mieli także „Plan B” w przypadku, gdyby serial został odnowiony na kolejny sezon.