Fans left devastated as cult show announces it’s ending: ‘What an incredible piece of work from so many. I’m so upset’
An award-winning comedy series has disappointed fans after announcing it would be ending after 24 years.
The final season of the HBO show will start in the new year, after it was already promised that it would be the last.
Fans have been left conflicted because they're “happy it's back, sad to see it go!”
The Warner Brothers-Discovery network announced the news on X: “It's the last of its kind. The final season of #CurbYourEnthusiasm premieres February 4.”
The very last episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, starring creator Larry David, will be released on April 1, 2024 after the show debuted after the turn of the millennium.
Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm were devastated when the comedy announced it would end in the new year. Pictured: The show's creator and lead actor, Larry David, in season 2
The show's final season premieres on February 4, 24 years after its debut
Many were conflicted: happy for another season, but sad this is the last
Many more people flocked to X to express their gratitude for twelve great seasons, only to express their sadness at the end.
They said: 'What an incredible piece of work by so many. I'm so angry #CurbYourEnthusiasm. I loved that world that was Curb, absolute escapism perfection…
'I'm not ready for this show to end! It's simply the best comedy series ever!!…
'Love Larry David, the best comedy show of all time. Thanks for the thousands of laughs and I look forward to the final countdown…
“I'm looking forward to the final season of 'CURB' Larry David's Masterpiece of Comedy. Sad to see the end, but what a great 11 season series! As long as it remains available on HBO, I'll watch every episode every few years or so…
“When Curb ends, life as we know it ends. When I'm down I always think it's good because there's a new Curb coming soon and while I wait I can watch reruns. It's the show from heaven!…
“That's going to be a pretty emotional final episode. What a show, what a man, what a legend. I can't wait, but I don't want it to end either. Bravo…
'I'm glad the new season is coming! I'm sad it's the last! Thank you so much for so many, many hours of fun and relaxation.”
Since 2000, the fictionalized version of David's own life has become HBO's longest-running scripted comedy series, starring comedians like Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman – both of whom will return to reprise their roles in the new 10-episode edition.
They and their co-stars helped Curb Your Enthusiasm to 51 Emmy nominations – with two wins – along with five Golden Globe nominations – winning one.
Episodes stream every Sunday at 10pm EST on Max.
Announcing the end of his alternate life, David said, “Larry David, I'm saying goodbye to you.
“Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who want to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.
“As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this 'Larry David' persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being that I was until I went off the rails by portraying this evil character.'
Comedians Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman (both pictured) return to reprise their roles in the new 10-episode season
One fan wrote on X: 'What a show, what a man, what a legend… Bravo'
This is the first new season of Curb since 2021, but the show has survived extended hiatus.
It took a six-year hiatus between the eighth (2011) and ninth (2017) seasons before a long-awaited return.
Casey Bloys, content president of HBO and Max, said it is “difficult to say goodbye to such a groundbreaking, brilliantly funny and iconic series.”
Executive producer Jeff Schaffer also paid tribute, adding that he would “always cherish” the “comedic masterminds” who created the show.
David continues to be in the spotlight in the US since Curb Your Enthusiasm last aired, which parodied Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Saturday Night Live.
He is also known for collaborating with Jerry Seinfeld to create the sitcom Seinfeld; the former was head writer and executive producer for the first seven of nine seasons.