Last episode to air May 15. Say goodbye to "Gilmore Girls." Following weeks of talks aimed at bringing the present back for a minimal operate following season, the CW and Warner Bros. Tv have made a decision to wrap manufacturing on the dramedy focusing on the witty banter between mom Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and her daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel). Skein, now in its seventh period, will air its last episode May 15.

Money was a key factor in the determination, with the events concerned not capable to attain a offer on salaries for the primary cast members. Other issues, this sort of as quantity of episodes and production dates, might have also played a role.

In addition, CW execs may have been influenced by early internal reaction to their drop pilots. That the internet is inclined to transfer on without a important, albeit modestly rated, player signifies that the CW may possibly like the state of its drama advancement.

One of the net's scorching potential customers is another femme-targeted drama, the Josh Schwartz-Stephanie Savage hour "Gossip Girl." Also getting fantastic buzz is the supernatural hour "Reaper."

"It was this kind of a tough selection," said CW prexy Dawn Ostroff. "Every person came to the level where we decided it was just time to move on. But I consider everyone is strolling absent with good feelings. We all tried to make it operate."

"Gilmore" was a holdover from the now-defunct WB network. Debuting in 2000, it quickly grew to become a single of the Frog's signature skeins, with critics consuming up the romantic relationship dramedy. Sequence was set in the fictional hamlet of Stars Hollow, Conn.

The CW and WBTV launched a joint statement noting the passing Thursday early morning. "This series served outline a network and designed a fantastic, storybook globe featuring some of television's most memorable, lovable characters," the statement examine.

David Rosenthal exec produced and served as showrunner on the present period of "Gilmore," which was designed by Amy Sherman-Palladino. WBTV and the CW thanked the producers and cast for their perform, as properly as critics who supported the demonstrate with glowing testimonials.

"(We) promise to give this series the sendoff it deserves," the statement said.