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?
I’m Very disappointed that ‘Lost Girl’ is being canceled! It’s one of my favorite TV shows!!!
I have to thank my friend for getting me in to this programe. Am unbelievably heartbroken that they have had ended this series. They have been able to do what many programes can not and that is engage a persons mind and expand the realms of a persons imagination. We all have those books that we can lose ourselves in but not often does a tv program captures a persons imagination on to a screen. The fact that Bo is a Succubus and needs ‘chi’ when she is injured to regain her strength and heal herself, it was nice to… Read more »
Lost girl must have a six season, I love this show so much. Please bring a six season
I think you should have made the final 6th season. Why kill off the one interesting person who was the worst that turned good ? Why take Tamsin and maybe baby away with no answer. Please bring it back.!!!!! Just one ml ore season or better a movie to end it for good!
Incredible that they should consider ending this show. Honestly we do not see this quality produced from Canadian broadcasters. This show can stand up to any bbc or US counterpart. It sad to see talent being wasted, by cancelling this show we will see ALOT of talent being set aside. And for what the next dance competition show? Sad really sad.
I have enjoyed the show sooo much and am very sorry to see it end. Here in the States we have to wait until 2016 for the last 8 episodes which I find a bit annoying. Please do more shows like this and send them to the States sooner.
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It amazes me..Canada or the USA..instead of improving the writing on a well received show, just cancel it. This show was amazingly well cast and acted. The storylines are always fast paced qnd interesting. Stupid to cancel it.
I agree. Loved show. Liked characters. Acting was great. Seems writers just get stupid.
I have been hooked on this show since the beginning! I so sad it’s ending :'( I really really want another season. This helped me through so much, it helped me come out to my parents, friends, and it even made me realize that I should be myself. Be proud and honest with myself with who I am. If there isn’t another season then I just want to thank you. This show changed my life 🙂 Anna Silk you are my hero
This upsets me. I love this show… i hope people change their minds and decide to continue it
It is about time,it should have been cancelled a looonngg time ago due to the disgusting sexual content! It had a good story at the beginning but then got gross with the lesbian content, kids could not watch let alone families! Glad it is finally over!
Levi,
This was never a child’s show. Just because are uncomfortable with the sexual aspects of the show doe not mean it should be canceled. if you personally have issues with the show DON’T watch it. There are others that have a more open mind to what is on tv these days and use their ability to ‘choose’ what to watch and what not to watch – with out dictating to others what they should watch.
Penny,you proved my point! People DO NOT want to watch!! They should have worked on a strong story line without the cheap sexual aspects,and then it might NOT have been cancelled! Only a handful of people want to watch empty cheap tv shows! We want good and creative tv without the crass content.
You are a cheap TV show, seriously, if you dont like this show, no one is forcing you to watch it.
So go on and watch some ABC Classic re-runs, as for the people who do actively enjoy this show, such as myself, we will despair as to its cancellation.
Oh, and as for the ‘we’ who want good and creative TV Shows without crass content? I do believe they offer other channels to invest your time with.
So hail Satan and have a pleasant evening.
This show has definitely brought out all your negative qualities! You do not know anything about me,yet you feel qualified to judge me and you feel obligated to tell me what to do. Your opinion is not the only one that counts. Why would you bring religion into this? You need a personality/reality check! Let us agree to our own views without discounting anyone else’s. I would suggest some anger management classes for yourself though!
We don’t need to know anything about you. Just the fact you brought up kids proves you’re stupid considering kids shouldn’t watch content like this. Then there the lesbian part proving you’re one of those bigots who can’t get over anything homosexual related. We already know enough about you from that. Nice try though trying to defend yourself….actually that’s sarcasm. This is the Internet where we couldn’t give a **** less.
Silence is Golden! Why don’t you try that? I can tell by your immature ranting that you hate kids, you are angry, uneducated and sound like a bully! In my world you don’t exist so your “opinion” means nothing to me. You still need anger management classes.
I’m confused. Did you not know the show was about a Succubus? How would you go about telling a story about a creature who lives on sex? I’m curious.
Succubus is female and goes after men…incubus is male and goes after women. The so called sex is non existent in this regard. If the story is strong the “sex” should be minute and only if integral to the story.
Thank you!
Lost Girl is actually a very positive show that does not denigrate based on sex, colour, sexuality, size, physical disabilities, etc, etc. Acceptance of who you are and acceptance of others no matter their differences is the main theme and message of this show. It is non-judgemental in a positive way and has given people courage and self acceptance. If you are so bigoted that you can’t accept others ( Jesus taught acceptance!), then just switch channels and be quiet about showing how narrow you are.
If you believe what you say then you must accept my opinion also. I have a right to it.
In the Bible they speak of Sodom and Gommorah also, remember what happened there!
Bo was on a mission from the very beginning to understand who she was and where she came from so it does feel like that story has moved far enough in that direction that it should be reaching a final conclusion. Being a fan of Supernatural, when I first saw this show I honestly didn’t think it would last past season 2 because I felt like the show didn’t take itself very seriously. Also, the melodrama was a bit thick at times, there was little in the way of special effects, and the stories didn’t always make sense. That meant… Read more »
R u kidding me., cancelled. The network should be honored & proud to have Ben allowed to are this exceptional show. This show clearly had at least a few more strong years left. If it’s such a phenomenal series why cancel it?!? I’m literally to she such an epic show get canceled and have other less appealing ones still aire. When there high ratings. It actually means ppl like it not the complete opposite. Lost girl, truly one of the few series I watch. I instantly got hooked & I’m it’s leaving. Truly a one of a kind, unique show… Read more »
for 2016 introducing another season + another + another Lost girl season.
With so many ridiculous shows airing on the program. Let’s keep our top rating “Lost go” show.
I’m looking forward on my continuous grow with “lost girl” by my side. A show that allows u to root for our Romeo & Juliet (Lah-Boo), feel excitement. A sense of being a bad ass (Bo), ready to conquer such a cruel work (fae)
How about boycott showcase ,we stop watching it until they bring it back! And on top of that it has an open story line I would have thought this series would have went farther or just as far as supernatural
Totally agree. They allow leas appealing shows to keep airing. But a show that I get a positive confidence from. They go cancel. Total bull s**t. There priorities r messed up. They got confused in thinking that a high rates show means cancellation. Allowing cheesy, let’s have 100 similar show aire. But cancel the one show tht stood out.
U.S. Ppl r rooting it on, sticking behind it.
should stay on
let this show continue its ye up there with firefly
2 years later and I can’t find anything after s5e8… did they ever ACTUALLY air anything else?!
What the did was do 16 total episodes for the final season. 8 were aired in 2015 and the fianl 8 to be aired in 2016.
I have gone to many sites related to Lost Girl includiing the one that is reponsible for the production of the show. they do not respond – at all. i do not believe they really care how much we love this show. i have even posted on the stars facebook pages with no response. i have also signed petitions to prevent the cancelation. it really is an awesome show.
There are still eight episodes to be aired – later this year in CA and sometime in 2016 for USA.
They could do a season 6 which could take us into 2018 ;-(
Well if they were gonna split 1 season in 2 yrs. they should have just had 2 separate seasons. A s5 & s6.
His show is that good. We rate it along side Greys anatomy. As being in our top TV shows to watch.
I guess to the network. When rating are high they cut u off & give crappy ones extensions.