Barbara Eden, who rocked the role of Jeannie, has been pretty vocal about how that marriage decision “ruined the show.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5p67BH188U
The real magic of the show was all about the flirty tension and chemistry between Jeannie and Tony. Their relationship was like a rollercoaster of unfulfilled romantic tension, with Jeannie always trying to snag Tony’s heart while he struggled to keep his life grounded amid her magical shenanigans.