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 Today, Showcase revealed that the previously announced fifth season of

 will wrap up the fan-favourite series. In a message to the show\'s loyal "Fae"-natics

 star Anna Silk revealed that Showcase supersized the original 13-episode order to 16 final episodes bringing the series to a thrilling conclusion. The season is split into two heart-stopping parts, with the first eight episodes airing Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on Showcase, beginning December 7.

 is a testament to the inventive and hard-working team at Prodigy Pictures, the magnetic and talented cast and the most devoted and passionate fan base in Canadian television," said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President, Content, Shaw Media. "We\'re so proud that Showcase has been the home to this landmark series and we look forward to sharing these final 16 episodes with the show\'s fans."

"It\'s been an absolute honour playing Bo, and I\'m looking forward to seeing where her personal journey leads her this season," said

 has been an incredible ride. We\'re so proud to have delivered a show with the groundbreaking message that you can live the life you choose," said Executive Producer Jay Firestone. 

 follows supernatural seductress Bo (Silk), a tough yet loveable Succubus who feeds off sexual energy. Since realizing she is part of the Fae, creatures of legend and folklore who live among humans, Bo has resisted choosing an allegiance to either the Dark or Light Fae clans. Instead, she has forged her own path between the human and Fae worlds, while embarking on a mission to unlock the secrets of her origin.

In the blow-out final season, Bo goes to hell and back to try to save the people she loves, triggering an explosive chain of events that play out over the exhilarating final episodes.

 was developed by Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media and Showcase. Executive Producers are Jay Firestone, Vanessa Piazza and Michael Grassi. 

 is produced with the participation of the Canadian Media Fund created by the Government of Canada and the Canadian cable industry, and with the assistance of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

Cast Twitter Accounts: @Anna_Silk, @KrisHolden_Ried, @ZoiePalmer, @Rick_Howland, @RachieSkarsten, @PaulRogerAmos, @EVaugier

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Founded in 2006 by Jay Firestone and later joined by Producer Vanessa Piazza, Prodigy Pictures leads the way in the production of quality film, television and cross-platform media. Prodigy is responsible for the critically acclaimed television series 

 which has electrified viewers around the world. Prodigy\'s other credits include the thriller 

Prodigy has several projects in development, including the dramatic fantasy series 

. Features in development include William Gibson\'s groundbreaking and award winning sci-fi novel, 

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