The season 2 finale was originally meant to set up a different story arc for Orson Hodge in season 3, where he would be revealed to be a con artist and Amanda was his accomplice. When Kyle MacLachlan asked if he could become a long-term cast member rather than a single-season villain, the mystery for season 3 was retooled, and Amanda was written out of the show, with no mention of her after her single appearance in season 2.