Exclusive: Letterkenny Season 12 Premiere Date Revealed as Hulu Show Comes to an End

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After a successful run, the first teaser for Letterkenny season 12 confirms that the show is coming to an end.

Showcasing the lives of a small Ontario community's townsfolk and their distinct friendships across various social groups, the Canadian comedy offers captivating insights. Although the teaser for season 12 refrains from divulging too many details about the storyline, it does unveil that the last episodes will debut on December 26th.

The first video for season 12 of the hit Canadian comedy Letterkenny has been released, signaling the end of the show on Hulu. Set in the Ontario community of Letterkenny, the series explores the lives of the townsfolk and their unique friendships amidst their different social groups - the hicks, the skids (drug addicts), and the hockey players. Created by Jared Keeso and directed by Jacob Tierney, Letterkenny's U.S. streaming rights were acquired by Hulu after its sixth season, making it the home for both the original show and its spinoff, Shoresy. Following almost a year since the last full season premiered, Hulu has now unveiled a teaser for season 12.

The video displayed above offers little insight into the upcoming storyline of the next chapter of the show. It primarily showcases Katy, dressed provocatively, glancing at the camera while smoking and traversing through a nearby forest. Nevertheless, the teaser does verify that the twelfth season will serve as the concluding season of the popular Hulu comedy. The final episodes are scheduled to debut on December 26.

Letterkenny Season 12 Isn't The End For The Franchise

With an impressive 12-season run behind it, the beloved show Letterkenny is reaching its conclusion. Despite stiff competition from fellow Hulu comedies like How I Met Your Father and Woke, the show managed to become a sleeper hit for the streaming platform. This success can be attributed, in part, to its low-budget production, consistent six-episode seasons with the same cast, and familiar locations. While there were a few notable exceptions, such as Jay Baruchel's two-episode appearance in season 5, these came before Hulu's support.

The decision to end the popular comedy series coincides with Disney's recent announcement of their plans to acquire full ownership of Hulu by 2024, at a staggering cost of $8.6 billion. Following this news, it was revealed that a Prison Break reboot and two more seasons of the Futurama revival are in the works. It's possible that the focus on producing content they already own rather than acquiring new titles influenced the decision to conclude Letterkenny. However, it could also be that creators Keeso and Tierney simply feel that the time is right to bring their comedy to a close.

Despite Letterkenny season 12 being the final season, it does not signal the end of the franchise. Keeso's spinoff show, Shoresy, on which Tierney also directs, has received equally positive reviews as its parent show. In fact, Hulu recently renewed it for a third season even before its season 2 premiere, demonstrating ongoing confidence in the brand. This could potentially suggest that the creative team will focus more on Shoresy rather than the original show. Given the team's commitment to delivering meaningful content with year-long gaps between each season, fans of the Canadian comedy can expect a satisfying conclusion to the long-running series.

Letterkenny season 12 will be available for streaming on Hulu starting from December 26.

Source: Hulu

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I'm thrilled to hear that Letterkenny is coming to an end with a 12th season. The show has been a hilarious and heartwarming look at small-town life in Canada, and I've loved watching the characters grow and develop over the years. I'm sad to see it end, but I'm also excited to see what the creators have in store for the future.

I'm also glad to hear that the spinoff show, Shoresy, has been renewed for a third season. Shoresy is a great character, and I'm excited to see more of his misadventures. I think it's great that Hulu is continuing to invest in the Letterkenny franchise, and I'm confident that Shoresy will be a hit.

Overall, I'm very happy with the way Letterkenny is ending. The show has had a great run, and I'm excited to see what the future holds for the franchise.