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The Bitter Truth About Series Finales
When a beloved TV show comes to an end, it's a bittersweet moment for fans. While we want closure, sometimes the writers and actors take it a step too far, leaving us with a sour taste in our mouths. Here are 7 TV show endings that did just that, ensuring they'll forever be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
7. The Explosive Finale of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie, a cultural icon of the 1970s, ran for nine glorious years, but its ending left a bitter taste. In the final episode, the residents of Walnut Grove decide to blow up their town rather than let greedy tycoons take over. It's a decision that, while understandable, leaves fans heartbroken after nine long years of dedication. And with Netflix announcing a reboot, it makes you wonder if the legacy material could've been put to better use.
6. Seinfeld's Unfunny Jail Time
Seinfeld's series finale is often regarded as one of the worst endings to a popular show. After nine seasons, the show's creators decided to ruin everything in the final episode. The group ends up in jail for breaking a Good Samaritan law, which isn't funny and leaves a bad taste, especially knowing they'd be out in the next episode if it weren't the series finale. It's a disappointing end to a beloved comedy series.
5. Dinosaurs' Depressing Extinction
Dinosaurs, a cute ABC show about a human-like dinosaur family, ended on a depressing note. The writers decided to follow scientific theories about dinosaur extinction, with an asteroid hitting Earth and killing everyone. While scientifically accurate, it's not the way to end a lighthearted series. Viewers felt their time was wasted, leaving them depressed.
4. ALF's Unresolved Cliffhanger
ALF, a sitcom about a family adopting an alien, was canceled prematurely after four seasons. The final episode left ALF's fate unresolved as he was captured by the US government. The show ended on a cruel note, leaving fans frustrated and with no closure.
3. St. Elsewhere's Dream Sequence
St. Elsewhere, a groundbreaking medical drama, took it too far with its final episode. The series revealed that everything viewers had watched for six seasons was a fantasy created by an autistic boy, with Dr. Westphall being a janitor. This ending reinforced stereotypes and left viewers feeling angry and frustrated, ruining a successful show.
2. Game of Thrones' Unforgivable Daenerys Twist
The final season of Game of Thrones is generally considered weaker, but its treatment of Daenerys Targaryen is unforgivable. This popular character, a liberator and warrior, was turned into a violent mass murderer for no reason. Daenerys' sudden behavior change and her eventual death at the hands of Jon Snow left viewers unsatisfied and angry.
1. How I Met Your Mother's Depressing Mother Twist
How I Met Your Mother's central mystery was the identity of the mother. The reveal should have been satisfying, but it wasn't. The mother, who viewers thought was Robin, was revealed to be only the stepmother, with the real mother dying of cancer shortly after the kids' birth. This ending left viewers feeling let down and disappointed.
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