1. Tribute Season
The last option, and one that would probably be the hardest for all involved, would be to have Finn die off-screen and have Season 5 be used as a tribute to his memory. I have no doubt this would be done with great tact and could prove to be the defining moment of the whole series and its core characters. The prospect of Rachel Berry losing the love of life (perhaps as she starts her Broadway career in Funny Girl) would change the tone of the show forever, and probably its success. Whilst it seems the best way to honour Corys memory and contribution to Glee, it would definitely be uncharted waters for the shows genre. However, the question is, would it simply be too close to home for the actors, production team, Corys loved ones and us as an audience? Regardless of how Glee progresses over the coming months, my thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Cory Monteith. And of course with the man himself. Rest in Peace.