At the HBO Upfronts presentation attended by The A.V. Club last month, CEO Casey Bloys said the network would leave the decision to end Curb Your Enthusiasm to Larry David. Apparently, Larry David has decided (again), because on Thursday, HBO announced the long-running comedy show’s 12th and final season. Curb’s swan song will premiere on February 4.
”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 I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character,” David said in a statement. “And so ‘Larry David,’ I bid you farewell. Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.”