The beginning of "Ray Donovan" season 5 will reportedly see the tragic death of a beloved character.

Season 4 may have come to a close but it certainly has left a mark on the minds of "Ray Donovan" fans, especially since the season finale was not really a pleasant one. Viewers of the series were not only left in shock and dismay but also became more curious about the events in season 5.

Since there is no official announcement yet as to the specific premiere date of the new season, some fans speculate that season 5 will not happen anymore. The announcement of its release date has already taken a while, so the future of the series is still hanging in the balance. News about its cancellation has been making the rounds online and has led to quite an uproar among the fans of the series.

Some rumors also claim that season 5 will happen, but will consist of fewer episodes compared with the previous seasons. On the other hand, some reports claim that the upcoming season will have 12 episodes and its filming will start in 2017.

As for its story, the new season will reportedly deal with the decisions and choices of its characters, especially Ray Donovan. Season 5 will show if the titular character will choose to stick with his family and be loyal or take the other route and choose betrayal.

Another major spoiler about the upcoming season claims that the premiere episode of season 5 will see the death of one of Ray Donovan's close family members.