Oct 01, 20 the 16 best and worst tv series finales. Like a bad ending can completely ruin an otherwise good film or book, a tv shows final episode can leave such a bad taste. Here are 10 of the most terribly received series finales of all time. Thats exactly what this sendoff did, all to the unforgettable song, breathe me. Television finales have a history of sparking controversy among fans. Hey there, a lot of films are terribly sad but here are my favorite the boy in the striped pajamas. Shows that have gone on way too long, often shedding viewers, cast members, and showrunners until they are. Cheers is the kind of show that people lived in for years, and so its finale obviously brought about some distress. Top 10 best cartoon finales here is a list of the best cartoon and anime finales, the episode or series of episodes or even movies that ended the series on a high note, as mentioned above any cartoon episode or anime episodes that ended the series movies in which the series came to an end can also be included as well as spin off series. Shows that have gone on way too long, often shedding viewers, cast. The camera zooms in on his sons snowglobe to reveal a replica of the shows st. Not all finales are able to pull off the concluding time jump, especially after handling some leftover plot business in the present, but it was executed masterfully on the o. Posted by mary d on may, 2014 in top 10 saddest movie endings of all time 28000 views leave a response.
The laughs, the heartbreaks, the immeasurable moments of joy your favorite memories from a television show can all seem for naught if the conclusion is a dud. The top ten saddest tv series finales 1 breaking bad breaking bad is an american crime drama television series created and produced by vince gilligan. Westphall ed flanders laments how frustrated he becomes when trying to reach his autistic son. May 17, 2019 tv writers have a tough enough job keeping demanding audiences interested in an increasingly competitive landscape, and creating a great series finale is perhaps the most difficult task of all. Elsewhere fans will never forget, and it set the bar high for tv series finales to come. Sep, 2018 the darkest series finales of kids tv shows by brian boone sept. During world war ii, 8yearold bruno and his family leave berlin to take up residence near the concentration camp where his father has just beco.
Todays tv scoop awards categories are saddest cancellation and best series finale. The 12 worst tv finales of all time breaking bad can avoid the fate of some of tvs worst final moments. These are the episodes that overcame the odds to wrap up their shows perfectly. Top ten saddest movie endings of all time news, facts. After all, it was the mostwatched series finale ever for a long time. At its core, the idea behind the final episode of one of the most groundbreaking sitcoms of all time, was a pretty good one. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. If its bad, everyone will remember and hate it and talk about it for. The final episode of any showfrom shortlived single seasons to longrunning, muchloved tv classicsis a chance for writers and showrunners to deliver something truly memorable and satisfying, giving audiences a payoff that will have them thinking about those final minutes for long after. May 31, 2018 in honor of the americans, new girl and the middle signing off for good, weve ranked the 10 best and five worst tv finales of all time, from six feet under to how i met your mother. Sometimes youll laugh, sometimes youll jump out of your seat and sometimes youll cry. Apr 17, 2015 not all finales are able to pull off the concluding time jump, especially after handling some leftover plot business in the present, but it was executed masterfully on the o.
May 26, 2019 with hbos game of thrones being the most recent show to deliver a controversial coda, nows a good time to look at some of the worst tv series finales of all time. Apparently, gnomes can only live to be 400 yearsold, and david and his wife were both 399 throughout the series. But while many endings are fantastic, the majority of them are. I thought bridge to terabithia was a fun childrens book havent read it with all the adventure and stuff.
By the end, instead of being sad to bid adieu, were just relieved not to have. Top 10 most heartbreaking series finales video dailymotion. Im shocked i genuinely thought it would already be on here. Jan 27, 2019 the series finale is not just the end of a season. May, 2014 top ten saddest movie endings of all time posted by mary d on may, 2014 in top 10 saddest movie endings of all time 28000 views leave a response going to the movies is a great experience.
The show surprised us time and time again with emotional moments that. Jul 27, 2017 the series, which had a finale rating of more than 10 million viewers, is listed in the guinness world records as the highestrated tv drama of all time. Battlestar galactica breaking bad lost seinfeld series finales the xfiles. Too much time has passed to lament that i loved you the winds still blowing through the unhealed gash in my heart with one eye i can see tomorrow and with one eye im gazing at yesterday if only i could sleep soundly just one more time in the cradle of your love somebody cry for.
May 12, 2015 by the time the series was ready to say goodbye to the guards, employees and inmates of em city, however, it had already starting skirting the absurd and its finale was a deep dive into. The most heartbreaking series finales still have us crying. I havent read it either i want to but saw the movie and i was bawling at the end. After investing in a tv show for years and years, youd hope that it would have an awesome end to tie everything up in a lovely bow.
Many series have had great seasons that failed to followthrough on superb setups come finale time, but most rise to the occasion. The 20 best tv series finales ever the 20 best tv series finales ever the gold standard in tv farewells, from friends and the shield to mary tyler moore and. The series, which had a finale rating of more than 10 million viewers, is listed in the guinness world records as the highestrated tv drama of all time. Six feet under the six feet under finale is considered by some critics to be one of the finest every produced. Good, nay, great series finales dont get a lot of time to shine, because good series finales. Jan 22, 2016 the 20 best tv series finales ever the 20 best tv series finales ever the gold standard in tv farewells, from friends and the shield to mary tyler moore and. The final five minutes of the episode featured a horribly sad death and a memorial on. The darkest series finales of kids tv shows by brian boone sept. By the time the series was ready to say goodbye to the guards, employees and inmates of em city, however, it had already starting skirting the absurd and its finale was a deep dive into. This is the number one all time saddest series finale ever i cried at the end and i rarely cry.
Tvs happiest endings the most feel good finales of all time. On top of all that, the setting of the show, sunnydale, literally crumbles into the hellmouth. The show originally aired on the amc network for five seasons, from january 20, 2008, to september 29, 20. Nov 26, 2012 the 25 best season finales of all time. Here are the worst series finales of all time, according to critics. With breaking bad coming to an end on sunday, tv critic brian lowry looks back at some of his favorite finales of alltime, including mash and the wire. The 10 most disappointing tv finales, according to angry. Not all of these sad tv finales lived up to fans expectations, but they still delivered emotional, and sometimes soulcrushing finales that left viewers chokedup, sobbing messes. Bad series finales are normally the ones we talk about and what gets a good conversation started. For this list, were not looking at the saddest finales of all time, but. Aug 18, 2016 an alltime classic, mashs finale is one of the mostwatched events in tv history, and its still the mostwatched series finale of all time.
The 10 best and five worst tv series finales of all time. However, there are tons of other shows that had really great endings. What is the saddest series finale of a tv series youve ever seen. From the cathartic end of breaking bad to the syrupy closer of gilmore girls, these sad tv series finales encourage you to have a good cry. Apr 16, 2010 apparently, gnomes can only live to be 400 yearsold, and david and his wife were both 399 throughout the series. I remember as a sophomore being upset with candide because i had a hard time getting past the soldiers who ripped the girls bellies openmy girlfriend of the time was laughing like hell reading candide and i just didnt get it. It also broke its fair share of hearts, especially given the eleven seasons millions had invested in the show. Its not easy to close out a tv show thats meant so many different things to so many people. Through a combination of endearing characters, flashbacks, and 70s music, the show found the perfect recipe for tears.
Reminisce about some of the best television series finales. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Mar 25, 2019 so many sitcom series finales are all about final goodbyes. The 15 best tv series finales of all time mental floss. Last week, the americans ended with an incredible finale episode. For this list, well be looking at shows that had truly sad endings, not just finales that made us. Tv writers have a tough enough job keeping demanding audiences interested in an increasingly competitive landscape, and creating a great series finale is perhaps the most difficult task of all. The series finales qualified if they were planned ahead of timenot cancelled at the last minute, and for the. Top 10 saddest sitcom endings different from saddest sitcom moments. Here are the 15 most heartbreaking series finales in tv history.
With jacks help, locke rescues the candidates from widmores compound, but their plans for leaving the island are forced to change. Mar 14, 2020 after all, it was the mostwatched series finale ever for a long time. What is the saddest series finale of a tv series youve. It was also the longest series finale for a television comedy. When the show closed its door after eleven seasons on the air, there was some natural sadness to the moment. Msmojo ranks the most heartbreaking series finales. Sep 27, 20 with breaking bad coming to an end on sunday, tv critic brian lowry looks back at some of his favorite finales of all time, including mash and the wire. Jan 30, 2020 not all of these sad tv finales lived up to fans expectations, but they still delivered emotional, and sometimes soulcrushing finales that left viewers chokedup, sobbing messes. I think a 8 episode order at your standard 50 minute episode length would have been much better for the show. How did blackadder goes forth not make it on this list. The finale ended in the sad, inescapable way many jobs in the real world do.
Reminisce about some of the best television series finales ever. Mary shut the newsroom lights off for a final time as the show faded to black. Here are 17 of the best series finales of all time, from mash to the leftovers. Blackadder goes forth is the fourth and final series of the bbc sitcom blackadder which aired on bbc one september 1989. Very often characters leave their longtime tv homes for somewhere new, leading to tearful farewells or at least a final moment for. So many sitcom series finales are all about final goodbyes. Perhaps no other series finale get away with killing off all of its main characters in a way that made sense. The best and worst tv series finales of all time ranked. With hbos game of thrones being the most recent show to deliver a controversial coda, nows a good time to look at some of the worst tv series finales of all time.
Sep 18, 2016 television finales have a history of sparking controversy among fans. Read more the best and worst tv series finales of all time. Even with chandlers joke about where they should get a cup. The final run spent waaaaay too much time on the bullshit gang beefs to pad to episodes at an hour and 15 minutes a pop.
Lets reminisce on some of the best series finales ever. Timeless on nbc had the saddest series finales ive ever seen. Hidden remote counts down the top 25 greatest series finales of all time. To see the narrator of a series killed in such a way in front of his two daughters was a sad shock. Jan 27, 2019 10 worst tv series finales ever, ranked. Thats why i dont think the vampire academy series should be here, nor. In the series finale of friends when they all put their keys on the counter and leave monica and chandlers apartment for the last time. What is the saddest seriesseason finale in your opinion. In honor of the americans, new girl and the middle signing off for good, weve ranked the 10 best and five worst tv finales of all time, from six feet under to how i met your mother.