Canadian fantasy series Lost Girl will come to an end with its fifth season, cable channel Showcase announced today.

The first eight episodes of the season will begin on December 7th in Canada.

“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 ground-breaking message that you can live the life you choose,” said Executive Producer Jay Firestone.

In thefinal 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.

Silk has recorded a message for Faenatics, the fans of the show: