Bones is officially coming to an end.
Fox has announced that the beloved, long-running procedural has been renewed for a 12th and final season, which will consist of 12 episodes.
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Bones is currently airing its 11th season, which will return April 12.
“In times like these, marked by instability and doubt, it’s comforting to know the world can count on at least one dependable beacon of stability. Apparently, that beacon is Bones,” said creator and executive producer Hart Hanson in a statement via the network. “It just shows what you can do with an amalgam of genius cast, amazing crew, cunning writers, stalwart studio, sweat, a tough economy, a mercurial network, determination, luck, magic, miracles and the most loyal audience in the world.”
The news of the show's impending end may be sad for fans, but in reality, it's in many ways much better than what could have been. Just a few weeks ago, Dana Walden and Gary Newman, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group, said it was possible the show would end with its current season, instead of getting more episodes to tie up strings.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have another season, so we can give the show, characters and fans the end they so richly deserve,” said executive producers and showrunners Jonathan Collier and Michael Peterson in a joint statement. “Also knowing there is a Season 12, we can now write the most rewarding Season 11 finale possible -- one we hope will leave our fans excited for what’s to come in this final season of Bones.”
As sad as it is to know something you have loved doing for 11 years will be ending, I am so glad we will have the opportunity to end it well— Emily Deschanel (@emilydeschanel) February 25, 2016
Thank you for the most loyal, dedicated and kind fans in the world! We couldn't have done any of this without you!— Emily Deschanel (@emilydeschanel) February 25, 2016
Thank you for the most loyal, dedicated and kind fans in the world! We couldn't have done any of this without you!— Emily Deschanel (@emilydeschanel) February 25, 2016
We are so lucky to have had the talented writers, producers, directors, fellow actors, crew members we have had on @BONESonFOX thank you all— Emily Deschanel (@emilydeschanel) February 25, 2016
Star Emily Deschanel also tweeted her thanks to the show's supporters, calling them "the most loyal, dedicated and kind fans in the world."
David Boreanaz added via the network: “This is for the fans! Thank you to everyone at Fox and, of course, Dana and Gary -- for all your support. Thank you to Hart, Stephen, Ian [Toynton], Michael and Jonathan. Also to the crew and cast for their countless support along the way! And I couldn’t have done it without you, Emily!"