The end is in sight for Syfy‘s Lost Girl series. The upcoming fifth season will be the show’s last. Star Anna Silk announced the news to fans via Twitter and YouTube.
Silk told EW that, “Honestly, I thought we might get one more, but I knew that this could be the last season… It’s time, in a way. In terms of the story, I think we could have done another. But I’m happy that we’re saying goodbye in a particularly strong season, and I’m pleased that we’re gonna go out with a bang.”
On the positive side, the producers of Lost Girl learned that the series wasn’t being renewed for a sixth season early enough so that they could make a true series finale.
Here’s the video announcement:
There are 16 episodes in season five and the first eight will air in Canada starting December 7th. Syfy has yet to announce an airdate — or to officially announce that they will air the fifth season. It’s almost guaranteed that they will, it’s just a question of when.
Here’s the press release about the series ending from Showcase in Canada:
SHOWCASE ANNOUNCES THE EPIC FINAL SEASON OF LOST GIRL
TORONTO, August 25, 2014 – Today, Showcase revealed that the previously announced fifth season of Lost Girl will wrap up the fan-favourite series. In a message to the show’s loyal “Fae”-natics, Lost Girl star Anna Silk revealed that Showcase supersized the original 13-episode order to 16 final episodes bringing the series to a thrilling conclusion. The season is split into two heart-stopping parts, with the first eight episodes airing Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on Showcase, beginning December 7.
“The massive popularity of Lost Girl is a testament to the inventive and hard-working team at Prodigy Pictures, the magnetic and talented cast and the most devoted and passionate fan base in Canadian television,” said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President, Content, Shaw Media. “We’re so proud that Showcase has been the home to this landmark series and we look forward to sharing these final 16 episodes with the show’s fans.”
“It’s been an absolute honour playing Bo, and I’m looking forward to seeing where her personal journey leads her this season,” said Lost Girl star Anna Silk.
“Lost Girl has been an incredible ride. We’re so proud to have delivered a show with the groundbreaking message that you can live the life you choose,” said Executive Producer Jay Firestone.
Lost Girl follows supernatural seductress Bo (Silk), a tough yet loveable Succubus who feeds off sexual energy. Since realizing she is part of the Fae, creatures of legend and folklore who live among humans, Bo has resisted choosing an allegiance to either the Dark or Light Fae clans. Instead, she has forged her own path between the human and Fae worlds, while embarking on a mission to unlock the secrets of her origin.
In the blow-out final season, Bo goes to hell and back to try to save the people she loves, triggering an explosive chain of events that play out over the exhilarating final episodes.
Lost Girl was developed by Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media and Showcase. Executive Producers are Jay Firestone, Vanessa Piazza and Michael Grassi.
Lost Girl is produced with the participation of the Canadian Media Fund created by the Government of Canada and the Canadian cable industry, and with the assistance of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
What do you think? Do you like the Lost Girl series? Is it time to end the show or should it have been renewed for a sixth season?
Why end a great show when there are so many terrible ones on TV. Please don’t tell me it will be replaced with another “reality” show.
I love, love, love Lost Girl! Have been watching it from the start. The cast is great and the storylines are interesting, intense and something I hadn’t seen before. I hate to see the show end. I also hate to see great shows cancelled when the ones left on are crap. It doesn’t make sense.
My Husband and I watch Lost Girl we love the show, I’m sad to see it ending. the cast is awesome please make a new show with the whole cast they have become a fave of my husband and I. we used to watch charmed together that went away and hadn’t found anything we liked as much until Lost Girl.
I love this show and look forward to it coming up. The only problem I had is that the season is short and you have to wait a whole year for a new season. The sci-fi channel used to be my most watched shows because I love all the science fiction and supernatural stuff but just as I am hooked on a show, it gets cancelled and I find myself watch this channel less and less. Dont cancel Lost Girl!
My husband and I both love this show. And that’s saying a lot considering we never agree on TV shows. PLEASE bring it back my marriage may depend on it.
Sincerely Sad With Out Lost Girl & TV Time With My Hubby..
I can’t believe there isn’t going to be a sixth season! I absolutely love this show. I think they should bring it back.
My mom and I have been watching this show from the very start and want nothing more than to see Bo and Kenzi go on to more adventures. We, as faenatics, hate that this show is ending! This show needs to stay on! Bo fans are out there, this show needs more visibility, especially in the U.S. We love their story and someone needs to pick this up and bring them back!!
I think they are making a mistake ending lost girl. I’ve been watching it since it’s beginning and there is no other show like it on TV. I’m tired of seeing good shows cancelled and cramps ones still on the air. I’m disappointed in the people who allowed this to happen.
why end a show that’s good and leave the crappy ones on tv. lost girl needs to stay on it’s a great show.
It shouldnt have ended Lost Girl is A Great Show and Should not end with Kensie Dead Wrong ending a Great Show. Please Bring it Back
I love this show just wish it wouldn’t end I honestly can’t get enough of it.. But if they really have to then I guess it’s okay to cancel it wish it wouldn’t but that’s justoppiom
just my opinion. Hope in the future they’re be another tv series something close to this series.
ah- so many of the good shows gone- and this is certainly one of them- creative- thought provoking- too bad the “network” doesn’t see it.
I LOVE THIS SHOW. I AM SIXTEEN YEARS OLD I AM SO UPSET THAT ITS COMING TO AN END. PLEASE DONT MAKE IT END ITS SUCH A GOOD SHOW
My adult daughter and I love the series. We wish Syfy will pick up the series.
I’m happy that they have the opportunity to give the show a proper conclusion. It’s so annoying when a show you really enjoy is cancelled before that can happen.
On another note, I wish we didn’t have to wait a year, or more, between seasons. This seems to be happening more and more these days. Whatever happened to shows taking a break in the summer and returning in the fall?