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"Arthur" is coming to an end after 25 years. PBS Kids plans to end the iconic children's series, screenwriter Kathy Waugh revealed during a recent interview on the "Finding DW" podcast.

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"Arthur" is aimed at children ages 4 to 8. It stars 8-year-old aardvark Arthur and his family and friends, according to PBS Kids. Waugh told the podcast: "Arthur is no longer in production.

"Arthur" is aimed at children ages 4 to 8. It stars 8-year-old aardvark Arthur and his family and friends, according to PBS Kids. Waugh told the podcast: "Arthur is no longer in production.

In the winter of 2022, the 25th and final season of ‘Arthur’ will debut. ‘Arthur’ will continue to be available on PBS Kids for years to come.

Each time, the Arthur casting director says, their voices couldn’t quite capture the character’s rougher edge. “They were just too sweet for D.W. They’re just too nice for D.W.