Portlandia co-creators came to a “very organic decision” to end the series

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"We just thought that we would like to have some sense of control over how to conclude the series as opposed to it getting away from us or getting canceled," Armisen said as he and Carrie Brownstein met the press for the final time. "We wanted to end the show while we all love doing it and have good feelings about it. It just seemed like the right time. And also, eight seasons is a lot... It was a very organic decision.” ALSO: Portlandia will have its first horse experience in Season 8.