Attempting to dig deeper into the minds of writers, social media forums were alight with chat over the alter-ego’s disappearing act.
From denial to old age, fans put forward viable options as to why Gene may have been left off the roster in the latest season.
Initially started by user dax812, the original theory was: “Every season opens with Gene remembering his past, as if the events of the season are him playing it back in his mind.
“Only one season starts without Gene, implying he tries NOT to think about those events.”
source: express.co.uk