Any TV writer (and Olympic gymnast) can tell you that it’s hard to hold onto the landing. Coming up with a series finale that wraps up its endings, completing character arcs and answering lingering questions in an original, satisfying, and thought-provoking way that doesn’t resort to tired metaphors, stays true to the show’s roots and pleases legions of fans. A daunting task.
And yes, “worst” is an objective term. Most of the shows on this list have inspired far too many thought articles and endless debate about whether their endings are really substandard. Fifteen years after he suddenly turned black, people are still debating the finale of “The Sopranos,” whether it was bad or not, author David Chase did something right. Her entry on this list is controversial not only among fans, but diverse Both staff. “Men’s Men,” “The Missing” and “St. Elsewhere” are other shows on this list with a divisive farewell.
Meanwhile, others elicit a group groan just at the mention of their recent episodes. “Game of Thrones,” “Dexter,” and “Battlestar Galactica” are some critically-loved properties that push boundaries and redefine the TV landscape on the list that fail at their ends, no matter how you look at them.
Given the volume of TV shows ending this year (and the total volume, in general), this list is bound to grow with new entries. “Ozark” and “Killing Eve” bowed out in disappointment, while “Better Call Saul” and “Better Things” delivered the goods. We’ll see where “Atlanta”, “The Good Fight” and others will be located at the end of the year.
Here are the worst series finales ever.
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