True Blood fans, it's time to come to terms with the inevitable; our fave vampire TV series is coming to an end.
HBO's executive head of programming revealed the news to the masses, heaping praise upon the Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgard show, which follows a group of very sexy vampires, werewolves and similarly fantastical creatures as they live amongst each other in a Louisiana town.
"*True Blood* has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO."
"True Blood has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO. Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey."
"Alan passed the baton to Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show."
He added: "Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show."
"I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show."
Alan Ball, who penned the first series of True Blood, explained that he knew Charlaine Harris' book Southern Vampire Mysteries would make an excellent telly series: "From the moment I read Charlaine's books, I thought there was potential for something really special. Then our amazing writers, cast and crew brought her world to life in a way that exceeded my wildest expectations."
"I'm deeply grateful to HBO for being true partners and collaborators, and, of course, to the viewers who chose to spend Sunday nights in Bon Temps with us."
The final series of True Blood will air in 2014.
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