15 TV shows that ended in 2024

2024 has marked the end of many unforgettable TV shows, leaving fans with lasting memories and a sense of closure. This year has seen the ending of series that have shaped television for years, ranging from thrilling sci-fi adventures to heartfelt comedies. Whether it was the dramatic finale of a long saga or a surprise twist in a beloved story, these series endings were an opportunity to look back at the journeys of iconic characters. Join us as we look back at 15 TV shows that ended their runs in 2024, celebrating their final seasons and their ability to leave viewers both satisfied and sentimental.

1. Elite

Elite created ripples with its unexpected twists and complex characters. The final season in 2024 was the conclusion of its dramatic history, as class conflicts, deception, and forbidden love grasped the audience. Famous for its diverse cast and contemporary social issues portrayed, the show marked its presence amongst global viewers. The new relationships, deaths that came out of nowhere, and mysteries made it exciting for the audience to keep watching. The finale was a satisfying but quite bittersweet ending to the thrilling ride of its heroes, providing pop culture addicts with a nice mixture of nostalgia and closure.

2. Doctors

A British institution on daytime TV, Doctors ended after a remarkable 24 years of service in 2024. Set in the small town of Letherbridge, the series followed the lives of doctors and their patients in the local practice. Noted for realistic medical cases and character-driven storytelling, the show was appreciated for touching on real-world issues such as mental health and social inequality. The series finale gave a heartfelt sendoff to the beloved characters of the show, leaving longtime fans emotional as it wrapped up decades of storytelling with an inspiring final episode that celebrated its legacy.

3. Vikings: Valhalla

A sequel to the legendary Vikings saga, Vikings: Valhalla wrapped up its run in 2024 and took the audience much deeper into the legendary world of Norse heroes. The show follows the lives of some of these famous figures more than a hundred years after the action from the previous series. Filled with action, political drama, and brutal battles that hooked viewers in, this is the final season for Vikings: Valhalla. With breathtaking visuals and energetic performances, the show closed off with an epic finale that paid respect to the Viking historical legacy while providing satisfying endings for its central characters.

4. Star Trek: Discovery

In 2024, Star Trek: Discovery came to an end after five seasons. However, it left a permanent footprint on the sci-fi favorite series. The series is known for its futuristic settings and diversely told stories of its leading character, Michael Burnham, from rebellious officer to inspiring starship captain. It came to an end exploring the themes of sacrifice, resilience, and unity when it reached its most trying time. It is indeed concluded on a high note, with groundbreaking representation, cinematic visuals, and thought-provoking narratives. Discovery solidified its legacy as a modern reimagining of Star Trek that would resonate with the next generation of fans.

5. The Good Doctor

In May 2024, the ABC series Good Doctor concluded a brilliant run of medical drama and personal growth in taking the medical world by its biggest challenges head-on with Dr. Shaun Murphy, who is a very sharp surgeon but has been living with autism. It ended the final season by diving deeper into Shaun's change, his relationship with Lea, and his balancing of his unique perspective against his career demands. The thoughtfulness of the show, which comes together so well with emotional storytelling, was enough to make its end both poignant and satisfying for its audience.

6. Star Wars: The Bad Batch

This particular Star Wars: The Bad Batch wraps up its journey in the summer of 2024; it brings the story about those excellent clones to an emotional, if not tearful, end. Set after the world of Clone Wars, the series focused on Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, and Crosshair as they navigated a galaxy soon to be ruled by the Empire. It had all of the right ingredients—action, character-driven drama, and emotional depth to explore loyalty, identity, and sacrifice. It's packed with poignant moments for a fan that gives closure but also leaves the door open for further Star Wars adventures in this rich period of galactic history.

7. Superman & Lois

Superman & Lois ended with a tearful finale in 2024, bringing the journey of the superhero family to a close. This particular entry from the DCU delved into the nuances of juggling superhero responsibilities with family life. It quickly became one of the favorite shows due to the relatable way Clark Kent and Lois Lane were portrayed as parents with twin sons facing all the issues that come with growing up in a world of superpowers. This had high-stakes action and family drama with resolutions to some long-running storylines—the last season did it right as it offered the best goodbye for that fabulous couple and their family.

8. The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy ultimately wrapped up its final season in 2024, closing its weird, dysfunctional set of superheroes. With bizarre humor and some time travel twists mixed in with dark themes, the show told the story of the Hargreeves sibling set as they try to stop apocalyptic events while dealing with their personal demons. The final season dived deep into every character's journey, emphasizing emotional arcs and surprising revelations. Fans were rewarded with a satisfying and heartbreaking conclusion to the family dynamics, thereby giving closure without sacrificing its signature weirdness.

9. Blue Bloods

More than a decade of going on air, Blue Bloods ended its 2024 season with a very memorable finale that celebrated its history. The police procedural series, which was about the Reagan family and their own deep-rooted relationship to law enforcement, found such a niche with the viewers for its realistic depiction of family, duty, and justice. Its final season saw the revival of various storylines but also contemporary issues within the police forces. The final episodes promised emotional closure with the Reagans, and what a tearful goodbye was in store for the true fans who had been following.

10. Good Trouble

The series, Good Trouble, is the spin-off of Fosters and has run its course in five seasons till 2024, handling several serious social issues with an ensemble cast of young adults juggling careers, relationships, and activism. The themes that played across were identity, love, and justice in the modern world. With a focus on transformation and progress, the final season was all about completing those character development loops. The fans saw both happy moments and moments of despair as the characters had reached a personal best while the final episode of the series was one of hope, resilience, and the power of community.

11. Grown-ish

Grown-ish ended its final season in 2024, ending the series of Zoey Johnson as she transitioned from college to adulthood. Being the spin-off of Black-ish, this coming-of-age series followed Zoey and her friends into the college world and further, where relationships, identity, and career challenges took center stage. As they faced the harsh realities of growing up, issues of mental health, activism, and independence were touched upon in the series. The final season shows much development for the characters, such as the development of Zoey's relationships.

12. La Brea

La Brea wrapped up its time-traveling adventure in 2024, with more questions and answers. The show followed survivors after a massive sinkhole opened in Los Angeles, sending them into a mysterious prehistoric world. The final season escalated the stakes as characters fought for survival, explored hidden mysteries, and uncovered secrets about the origins of the sinkhole. It wrapped all the sci-fi adventure together with emotional drama and tied most plot points together, leaving the door open for some and thereby preserving all that suspense from the very first moment the show had them captivated.

13. My Brilliant Friend

According to Elena Ferrante's acclaimed novels, My Brilliant Friend ended in 2024. The series based on her books was about childhood friends Lila and Elena. Set in Naples, it depicted the intricate friendship between these two characters and the struggle to grow up in an agitated society. Powerful performances in the final season did much to bring home the emotional depth of the journey the characters undertake. This bittersweet finale spoke about identity, loss, and the passage of time to give the fans a poignant ending to this sweeping, decades-spanning narrative that has captivated viewers all around the world.

14. Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David's iconic comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, ended its legendary run in 2024. For more than two decades, audiences could laugh out loud with every absurdity. Famous for its sharp wit and uncensored humor, the show followed a fictionalized version of Larry David's life as he got into awkward social situations and hilariously self-inflicted disasters. The last season was just as memorable, delivering several great guest appearances and another dose of Larry's unprecedented ability to turn something quite trivial and inconvenient into a full-scale epic conflict.

15. Evil

Evil finished an extremely engaging narrative for faith, science, and the supernatural in 2024. This was through a series about the skeptical psychologist who finds himself entwined with the investigation of mystical phenomena along with spiritual aspects by a priest-in-training. This was so compelling that its viewers began asking themselves about good and evil. The final season wrapped up complicated character arcs into a good conclusion, with twists that kept viewers glued until the last minute. The conclusion managed to find a balance between horror and deep introspection, making it one of the most thought-provoking shows at the time.