I’m David Zuckerman, executive producer of WILFRED on FXX. As we near the end of the our four season run, I’m amazed and gratified by the intensity of the interest some of our fans have in the show. I’ve been amused by the impatience being expressed by some and the demand for “answers” RIGHT NOW. Don’t you realize that as soon as you know the “answers” the show is OVER?

I’ve also been perplexed by the disappointment expressed by some (including this mostly positive article http://www.theintell.com/life-style/local-entertainment/hopefully-wilfred-learns-some-new-tricks/article_d24b78e4-9448-5738-9da7-8a0e8173d5b7.html) that we seem to be treading water this season until the end. I can’t think of a single show that has revealed more about its mythology and resolved more series story arcs in each episode than we have this season. Here’s a recap:

401: Ryan resolved his relationship with his father, Henry. He also learned that Henry was involved with a defunct cult about a dog god named Mataman who leads a chosen one to happiness. And Wilfred, it seems, fits the description of Mataman. (This episode immediately gave answers about the statue in the previous season’s finale. LOST was never so forthcoming!)

402: Ryan learns that his father and a “partner” were paying off someone to keep a secret related to the cult. Ryan also reveals to Drew that Jenna kissed him, causing Drew to leave Jenna and effectively ending their marriage. Hardly treading water.

403: Kristen’s series-long relationship arc with Arturo is resolved. Also, Ryan learns that his father left a secret storage locker. (Admittedly this episode has the least amount to do with our mythology, but it has tons of Dorian Brown, and who doesn’t love that?)

404: We now know Henry’s connection to the cult: He represented the cult leader in a tax evasion trial. We also learn that Ryan’s biggest fear is that Wilfred will betray him. And then we learn the cult believed in a trickster god name Krungel who looks exactly like Mataman, and it’s possible that Wilfred may actually be out to destroy Ryan’s life. Kind of a big turn of events, no?

405: We resolve Ryan’s relationship with Amanda. And Ryan realizes there’s no way to know if Wilfred is Mataman or Krungel – for now. Plus we get to see Bear as Wilfred sees Bear.

406: The end game with Bruce! And Bruce might actually be Krungel! That’s not enough for you? How about the revelation that there’s an old guy who looks like Bruce but is not Bruce, and he’s the guy who had been blackmailing Henry and his partner (who is also revealed)? And this mysterious guy seems to have a connection to Ryan’s mother! And now that Jenna’s back, and single, things are looking good for her and Ryan. We could not have packed more information into 21 minutes if we’d tried. (Believe me, we had to cut plenty!)

407: Catherine doesn’t know anything about Bruce, but she gets a happy ending with Dr. Cahill, and she and Kristen finally work out their differences. And, oh yeah, Wilfred LOSES AN ARM! Do you think we’d do that as a cheap joke, or do you think him losing an arm might lead to something important? Everything has to do with everything.

The next three episodes lead to what we hope you will find a satisfying ending. Maybe it won’t be the best finale ever, but I promise it will be better than DEXTER. The finale is so packed with revelations that FXX generously gave us four extra minutes of program time – that’s 20% more WILFRED for that final episode!

Chances are you will find something to hate about it. But hopefully that won’t diminish the enjoyment you got from following Ryan’s adventures these past four seasons. If you are only fixated on the destination to the point where you are no longer enjoying the journey, you have learned nothing from Wilfred – the show and the dog.