The final season of the original roseanne was wacky from start to finish. The most recent example of this would be the eighth season of game of thrones, a show that, until that point, was regarded as one of the best tv series of all time. It just means that the finale in question didnt meet the demands andor. The cop series dragnet has the longest legacy of any property on this list, having kicked off as a radio drama in 1949.
And there have been a lot of truly terrible series finales over the years, both for shows that were already awful and for ones that were extremely popular during. Consequently, i am bound by ancient internet law and rite to devote equal time tothe five most disappointing tv series finales. Aug 20, 2015 an imgur user has pulled mountains of data to give us a mathematical, official look at which television finales disappointed fans the most and which ones rocked our faces off, in a good way. They started out strong, but these shows ended with the worst series finales ever. Goodbye, farewell and amen, the tv movie that served as the 256th and final episode of cbss mash, aired on feb. Tv series finales that were not appreciated by fans. Here are the 15 most disappointing series finales in television history. True blood has one of the lowestrated series finales on imdb, probably because most of the episode was dedicated to stuff that didnt really matter. The most disappointing tv shows of 2017 dashed dreams cut deep, and these series left a scar on 2017s tv heart. By ben travers, hanh nguyen, liz shannon miller, steve greene. I thought the lost ending was the worst i have ever seen. But even more disappointing are series that got us hooked with unusual schemes but end up flopping its finale.
When the show finally ended in 1984, the writers decided to make an unforgettable ending, by obliterating the entire town in a series of massive explosions. It felt realistic and emotional, just like most of the series run. The worst most disappointing tv reboots of all time best. Sep 21, 2014 general fan consensus, though debated by some, says that these ten series finales spoiler alert.
Apr 16, 2017 15 most disappointing series finales in history photos. Theres a reason why people love watching tv shows so much. Mar 16, 2014 a list of the most disappointing series finales on television. From lost and the sopranos to scrubs, these are the most divisive endings to television series of all time. The most divisive television series endings of all time. Heather balogh rochfort is a freelance writer and author with a focus on outdoor adventure, travel, and fitness. I never watched it but i know about how disappointing the end was to the fandom. The show was indeed a delight to watch but the finale ended up becoming a. In the series finale it was revealed sam was actually an astronaut on a mission to mars, sleeping in. This is one of the most famous series finales in tv history, and the sopranos creator david chase decided to end the saga of tony soprano and his clan by giving audiencessomething that wasnt. Dexter, dragonball z, true blood, how i met your mother, two and a half men and the. Here are 17 of the best series finales of all time, from mash to the leftovers. General fan consensus, though debated by some, says that these ten series finales spoiler alert.
The 10 worst series finales of all time therichest. The 7 most disappointing series finales of all time huffpost. The 10 most hated season finales of all time screenrant. Despite being hailed as genius by some viewers, the ending of the sopranos consistently comes up as one of the most disappointing finales of all time. Less surprising is the most disappointing television series finales on the bottom of this graph, which includes. I think the most disappointing series finale would have to be every series ever made, cos lets face it if you invest years into following and watching a series you start to hold that series in. Aug 26, 2014 i think the most disappointing series finale would have to be every series ever made, cos lets face it if you invest years into following and watching a series you start to hold that series in. A list of the most disappointing series finales on television. With hbos game of thrones being the most recent show to deliver a controversial coda, nows a. Jun 25, 2019 the most disappointing tv show finales according to fans. While most have won us over win super cute plots and relatable characters, others have been downright disappointing often leading to their cancellation. The most disappointing series finale just a colorado gal. The show was indeed a delight to watch but the finale ended up becoming a little too confusing. The true blood finale was infuriating and disappointing on multiple levels.
Jun 07, 2019 true blood has one of the lowestrated series finales on imdb, probably because most of the episode was dedicated to stuff that didnt really matter. The 11 most disappointing tv series finales ever amog. This might be because two seasons before the show ended for good, showrunner alan ball bailed, leaving everyone else to tie up the many loose ends. Lost upset many viewers with its purgatory turn, and how i met your mother felt out of touch with what fans wanted. Which series finales have disappointed you the most. A bad series finale can ruin everything a fan loves about their favorite. Were taking a look at popular tv shows that failed to stick the. If anything, the series finale of girls felt like an unnecessary addon. Many will argue that the series finale is the most important episode in a shows run, since it brings together or doesnt everything that had happened up to that point.
An imgur user has pulled mountains of data to give us a mathematical, official look at which television finales disappointed fans the most and which ones rocked our faces off, in a good way. The series finale of seinfeld is also among the most divisive in the history of television, and it all begins with an amusing swerve. The most disappointing tv finales, according to science e. That disappointing finale usually happens when a series has already run its course, but. Viewers dont feel like the series left anything out and.
The 10 most disappointing tv finales, according to angry fans. Thats understandable, since most fans had tuned out by then. In a poignant, emotional and still toprated finale, the 11year run of mash eight years longer than the koreanwar it depicted came to an end as hawkeye pierce alan alda and most of the. If you thought the finale was okthen it should not have been included. Elsewhere was on the air, it accrued an impressive emmy awards, and a modest but loyal fanbase. Wow, i cant beleive im the only person who thinks lost had the most disappointing finale of all time. The 5 most disappointing series finales in tv history. The most disappointing finales on tv this year cinemablend. May 20, 2019 people hated the finale of hbos game of thrones. 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. Most disappointing tv series finales headlined by dexter, the sopranos.
After watching an entire series, were nearing the end. Joe friday along with it, and then branched off as a feature film, three tv revivals, and a comedic satire movie. Entourage should have ended two or three seasons before the finale, but we stuck with the boys hoping that the show would get better. Colorado born and bred, she loves backpacking, trail running, backcountry skiing, and packrafting, especially with her husband, oneyearold daughter, and lovable rescue mutt tally. The best and worst tv series finales of all time ranked. Thats because it was kind of like a breakup, and its impossible to satisfy the shows rapid fans. The most disappointing tv show finales of all time. But even more disappointing are series that got us hooked with unusual schemes but end up.
Here are 10 of the most terribly received series finales of all time. The part of the finale that got most people upset is that the entire episode seemed content with shaming. The five most disappointing tv series finales barry lyga. Not only did they not answer any of the mythology questions they had been building for 6 years, but they screwed over all of their characters bar jack and made almost every single plot line redundant in the process. The most disappointing tv show finales according to fans.
Sure, a twentyminute episode here and there isnt much, but when you have ten seasons to. Watchmojo top 10 disappointing tv show finales redux. As we head into the summer tv season, there remains a thick sheen of disappointment from all of the lackluster season and series finales that are still fresh on our memories from the 20152016. Ok, so recently i rambled about the five best tv series finales. While a lot of shows have ended on a high take breaking bad, for instance its quite common for series finales to be hugely disappointing.
The 15 best tv series finales of all time mental floss. The show leads off by making us think jerry and george are. Dec 12, 2017 the most disappointing tv shows of 2017 dashed dreams cut deep, and these series left a scar on 2017s tv heart. Lost is an awesome series with a ton of questions answered over its run, and even into the finale, including definitively answering.
Disappointing endings leave a bitter taste, but outright dreadful endings like thrones and dexter left fans wondering why they had invested so much time watching in the first place. Game of thrones series finale delivers a hasty conclusion to an increasingly rushed series, lacking the natural character growth that made early seasons so special. The 15 most controversial tv series finales of all time. The show was killed off well before it should have been so rick berman and michael piller had t. There are plenty of shows that do it right, and they leave the audience pleased with the ending. With that in mind were counting down the 11 most disappointing series finales.
After devoting hours to watching a series, fans expect to feel satisfied by the ending. For such an amazing show, the series finale felt rushed and not in tone with the rest of the episodes of the incredible seven seasons. May 17, 2019 goodbye, farewell and amen, the tv movie that served as the 256th and final episode of cbss mash, aired on feb. Like a bad ending can completely ruin an otherwise good film or book, a tv shows final episode can leave such a bad taste. The very last shot of goodbye written in stones remains one of the most iconic moments in tv history. May 21, 2019 19 of the most hated series finales of all time, according to fans anjelica oswald. The bottom of the chart shows what viewers deemed to be the most disappointing finales of all time.
The vampire drama true blood had one of the most controversial tv finales of all time, but its not as though the show had been going strong in the years leading up to that. Fans spent six seasons getting to know the doctors and their lives only to learn in the series finale that it was all made up in the mind of an autistic child. Dexter was a deep, interesting, unique series following a vigilante serial killer who killed only evil people and followed a. Theyre not great, not terrible, just disappointing, especially when we the viewers have devoted months, if not years, to the characters lives. Last week, the americans ended with an incredible finale episode. What tv shows, which lasted multiple seasons, had the worst. Most disappointing tv series finales headlined by dexter, the.
The show aired for nine years and was pretty successful throughout most of its original run and remains popular in syndication. Were lucky enough to get a series finale, but is it any good. Most surprising and disappointing tv series finales. The most disappointing and the most satisfying series finales. So to have such an abysmal ending was a true disappointment. The series of events that followed walt as a scientist dying of cancer who ends up becoming an unstoppable drug lord was the reason why breaking bad became one of the most popular tv shows ever. The 10 most disappointing tv finales, according to angry. For this list, were looking at the most disappointing animated tv show finales, such as from ben 10, teen titans, danny phantom, american dragon. Aug 24, 2015 the bottom of the chart shows what viewers deemed to be the most disappointing finales of all time. Behold, our picks for the most disappointing series finales of all time. This disappointment isnt limited to liveaction, as there are many anime series that have come and gone whose finales have left a sour taste in the mouths of even its most loyal fans. All of these were great tv shows that, when they ended, left fans a little dissatisfied.
How i met your mother 2014 how i met your mother started out as a lively, easytolove sitcom, then stretched the patience of its loyal viewers thinner and thinner over the course of its nineyear run. Mar 14, 2018 the series of events that followed walt as a scientist dying of cancer who ends up becoming an unstoppable drug lord was the reason why breaking bad became one of the most popular tv shows ever. In the six years and 7 episodes that the 1980s hospital drama st. Not only does it provide a welcome escape from the tedious routine of our mundane lives okay, we may have exaggerated a bit, but it also gives us the chance to frequent another reality for a little while. Even if there is a disappointing season finale theres always hope that the show can turn things around. The final episodes of dexter, true blood, dragon ball z, and how i met your mother. It made the jump to television in 1951, bringing jack webbs det. Still, theres a big difference between a finale thats downright. The 10 most disappointing television finales of all time. In the series finale it was revealed sam was actually an astronaut on a mission to mars, sleeping in a hibernation chamber. Here are 19 of the worst finales according to fans. The finale of this longrunning series polarized viewers.
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