'Arrow' will end after Season 8

It's a sad day in the Arrowverse.

The CW announced Wednesday that Arrow -- the super series that began the wildly successful CW DC universe in 2012 -- will conclude after an abbreviated Season 8.

Set to premiere this fall, the final chapter in the Green Arrow saga will include only 10 episodes, as opposed to the series traditional 23, as well as bring an end to the characters and storylines so many fans have come to know and love.

Series' star Stephen Amell was the first to break the news, posting the following on Twitter:

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CW executives later confirmed Amell's comments in an official statement to Mashable.

“This was a difficult decision to come to, but like every hard decision we’ve made for the past seven years, it was with the best interests of Arrow in mind," said Arrow's Executive Producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Beth Schwartz. 

"We’re heartened by the fact that Arrow has birthed an entire universe of shows that will continue on for many years to come. We’re excited about crafting a conclusion that honors the show, its characters and its legacy and are grateful to all the writers, producers, actors, and — more importantly — the incredible crew that has sustained us and the show for over seven years.” 

Notably, the CW has yet to comment on how this development will effect the Arrowverse's other successful properties, including Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, or how it might influence Ruby Rose's upcoming stint as Batwoman.

Arrow cast members reacted to the news on social media, expressing gratitude for their time on the show and promising fans a spectacular final season.

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Arrow Season 7 is currently airing on The CW, Mondays 9pm ET.