Vampire Diaries

Producers: 'Vampire Diaries' ending after eight seasons

The show -- which has so far run for seven seasons on the network -- would be finishing after eight seasons, executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson announced at Comic-Con, the annual nerd-fest that is quickly becoming the forum to announce major pop-culture news.

In an emotional farewell video, Plec and Williamson joined the cast to show their appreciation to their loyal fanbase.