Much to the horror and dismay of its incredibly loyal die-hard fans, it’s the end of Battlestar Galactica; they announced they will wrap up the series after its upcoming fourth season.

Wondering why?

They’d rather end it on a high note rather than let it run out of steam like other shows have done.

“This show was always meant to have a beginning, a middle and, finally, an end,” executive producers Ronald Moore and David Eick said in a statement.

“Over the course of the last year, the story and the characters have been moving strongly toward that end, and we’ve decided to listen to those internal voices and conclude the show on our own terms. And while we know our fans will be saddened to know the end is coming, they should brace themselves for a wild ride getting there: We’re going out with a bang.”