Variety reports today that the CW veteran ‘Gilmore Girls’  will officially end its run with this season.  From Variety:

After weeks of talks aimed at bringing the show back for a limited run next season, the CW and Warner Bros. TV have decided to wrap production on the quirky dramedy that focused on fast-talking femmes…CW and WBTV released a joint statement noting the passing Thursday morning.

“Announcing the final season of ‘Gilmore Girls’ is truly a sad moment for everyone at The CW and Warner Bros. Television,” statement read.  ”This series helped define a network and created a fantastic, storybook world featuring some of television’s  most memorable, lovable characters.”

The show premiered in 2000, and has developed a devoted following ever since.  The series finale airs on May 15.