10 best TV show finales that still have fans talking

TV show finales are the last impression that viewers get of their favorite shows. The ending become an essential part of a show that garners love from audiences, who follow the series from its premiere episode.

A good finale would be one where all the loose threads, spread over multiple seasons, are tied. A show where all questions are answered, and twists and turns revealed, at the end would satisfy the viewers and also create scope for a good narrative where the characters have a definite arc.

In this article, we have listed 10 TV show finales that are still loved and talked about.

Please note that this entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

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10) M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H aired in 1972 and ran for 11 seasons. The show followed a mobile army hospital unit and their struggles during the Korean War.

The ending of the war drama is regarded as significant because it depicted the end of the war and the dismantling of the mobile army hospital. The finale is filled with goodbyes and farewells, making it an appropriate ending for a series based on war. Hence, it is regarded as one of the best TV show finales.

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9) The Leftovers

The Leftovers finale reunited the most important characters of the story, Kevin and Nora. The show follows the story of Kevin and Nora, and their loved ones after a mysterious event wipes out 2% of the population on Earth.

In an epic finale, Kevin finally meets Nora after searching for her for a long time. They talk, and Kevin believes Nora when she tells him that she had travelled to an alternate universe, which he initially used to deny.

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8) Derry Girls

Derry Girls premiered in 2018 and ended in 2022. The show follows the lives of five high school friends living in the town of Derry. In the finale, we see the group of friends now thinking about their future as they are in their senior year in high school.

The ending of Derry Girls is regarded as one of the best TV show finales because it wraps up on a happy and hopeful note. We see the characters voting yes at the Good Friday agreement referendum. Additionally, it also closes one of the untied storylines from Season 2, when Erin and her friends send a letter to Chelsea Clinton prior to her visit to Derry with her parents. The letter finally reaches her, and she gets to read it, closing all the details in the finale.

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7) The Good Place

The Good Place follows the stories of multiple characters who reside in the afterlife known as the good place. The ending is renowned as one of the finest TV show finales, as it depicted that the residents finally leave the good place to avoid a stagnant and unchallenging existence.

Through this ending, the show shows that a life without ambitions and goals becomes boring and underwhelming. We need to keep moving forward and facing new challenges to keep the essence of existence alive.

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6) Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-bridge’s Fleabag has one of the best TV show finales. The show doesn’t stretch Fleabag and the Priest’s relationship as they part ways and move on with their lives, but their hearts are still full of love for each other.

From the confessions of love to their walking to their own ways, Fleabag’s growth as a person is highlighted beautifully. While falling for the Priest, she also learned to love and be kind to herself. Although the Priest might not have figured it out, the show gave us a profound and beautiful ending.

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5) Succession

Succession is one of the best shows to have aired in the recent years. It follows the story of Roy siblings and their quest to take control of their father’s business.

In the end, the siblings finally lose the fight in their greed for power and control. Their relationship with each other is scarred forever and in the end they dont’ even get control of the company.

It is widely regarded as the best possible conclusion to the series, making it one of the best TV show finales.

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4) Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under follows the story of the Fisher family and their friends and loved ones. The finale of the show is regarded among the best of TV series finales because of how it handled the storylines of multiple characters.

All the main characters have a satisfying ending by overcoming their fears and doubts about themselves. The premiere episode revolved around the death of a character, whereas the finale began with a birth. The death at the end of the series perfectly signified the cycle of life.

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3) Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered in 1987 and ran for 7 seasons. The finale titled All Good Things… is regarded as one of best TV show finales as it brought the story to a full circle. The episode follows Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) as his mind is constantly jumping in three different timelines — the past, present, and the future.

In all the timelines, he encounters his ship, the USS Enterprise-D, and the crew members, and helps solve the galaxy one last time. Moreover, the finale also brought back the iconic villain, Q, played by John de Lancie, who was introduced in Season 1 of The Next Generation. This made the finale iconic.

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2) Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is regarded as one of the best shows to ever exist. From the pilot episode to the finale, it didn’t stray from the narrative and faithfully followed the story of Walter White.

His greed for power and money is shown throughout the series with a delusion that he did it for his family. Ultimately, in the finale, he agrees that it was all for himself. He might have started to trot down the path of crime because of family, but staying in it for such a long time was for himself and because he loved it.

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1) The Sopranos

The Sopranos ended 18 years ago, but fans still can’t stop talking about the finale when the screen cuts to black. The final scene shows Tony Soprano waiting in a diner. Every time the door is opened, Tony looks at it with curiosity and anxiety. However, only the family members or customers walk through the door until the last time when Tony looks up toward the door, and the screen cuts to black.

Although the scene left the audience thinking about Tony’s fate, it also gave one of the most intelligent TV show finales. The ending signifies that all the criminal activities that Tony has done in his life might someday come back to him, and he will always have to look over his shoulder for danger and be vigilant.

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