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Seth MacFarlane has claimed that he is secretly hoping to end Family Guy soon.

The creator of the hit Fox animated series - which recently launched its tenth season - told The Hollywood Reporter that while fans are still passionate about the show, part of him feels that it ran its course several years ago.

MacFarlane explained: "Part of me thinks that Family Guy should have already ended. I think seven seasons is about the right lifespan for a TV series.

"I talk to the fans and in a way I'm kind of secretly hoping for them to say we're done with it. There are plenty of people who say the show is kind of over the hill… but still the vast majority go pale in the face when I mention the possibility."

MacFarlane also expressed interest in bringing the series to the big screen following its cancellation, adding: "Creatively, that would be the way to do it for me. Do a really fantastic final episode while the show is still strong."

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