HBO’s hit series ‘True Blood’ has kept fans entertained and on the edge of their seats for over 6 seasons, but as previously reported the show will be coming to an end after its upcoming seventh season. Now comes word of the official start of the end, as HBO has announced the show’s final season will kick off on June 22 at 9PM and will have 10 episodes including the finale.

Speaking on the end of the show HBO president Michael Lombardo promises fans “a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show.”

“True Blood has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” Lombardo said in a statement after the show’s ending was announced. “Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey. Alan passed the baton to Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show.”

In the promo spot just released on Thursday (April 3) we take a stroll down memory lane through a Bon Temps’ graveyard visiting all the tombstones of past characters who have died on the show, all before reaching the chilling tombstone of the actual show.  Check it out now!