Summary– Looking for shows that end on a truly satisfying note? These five carefully picked series have finales that leave you feeling content and at peace. Discover which ones made the list in the article below.
What makes a show memorable? The answer is simple. The beginning needs a strong hook to grab the audience’s attention, the climax should make everyone wonder, and the series finale should leave you with utter satisfaction. Many series finale feels like the creators were in a hurry to just get it over with. In this list, we have collected five series that will leave you with that exact feeling: “Wow, what a perfect finale this is!”
5. Breaking Bad
The concluding part of Breaking Bad could be said as bittersweet. The tension never leaves as Walt saves Jesse from the neo-Nazis, dispenses vengeance, and finally passes away, surrounded by the instruments of his devising. Bryan Cranston’s acting as Walt was eerily complex (calculating but broken open by compunction), and Aaron Paul’s quiet, spent scream as he fled said more than words ever could. An ending so perfectly crafted that almost all the fans felt that the show served justice. The story as it began did not give away what the audiences were about to get at the end. The path the lead chooses at his end leaves a huge moral message. As much as the show was loved upon its release the ending left a same mark.
4. Six Feet Under
This show is one of those where some of the very intricate themes are used. Peter Krause and Lauren Ambrose brought humanity to the narrative, but Frances Conroy‘s silent goodbye made the strongest impression. Some viewers felt the final montage was manipulative, but it still gave something meaningful. The show provided a closure that resonated with the central idea. When you finish this series and try to comprehend the main idea behind it, you will then understand all the challenges the characters went through. The family dynamic, life, and most importantly, death all of these elements linger in your head for a long time.
3. Better Call Saul
The series finale here was the definition of embracing responsibility. The main character, Jimmy McGill, suffered from his own burdens and choosing the path of truth was the only way to relieve himself. There is no grand escape or redemption sequence, just consequence, responsibility, and a cigarette smoked in silence. The best part was seeing the lead character at peace. Unlike other action flicks, this show gave a hint that the character was tired and only rest could provide him the peace he desperately sought. Some may say that this ending was a bit slow compared to how the show had started.
2. Delhi Crime
The ending wraps up with the rapists being apprehended, which was louder than any dramatic ending. The actor playing DCP Vartika takes centre stage with understated brilliance. Most crime shows try to inflict more intensity at the end, but this series finale took the other route. The story could have been diverted more towards a dramatic ending, such as delving into the background of the accused. However, they focused more on the main character of Nirbhaya. In such shows that lean towards a real story, adding too much unnecessary drama only confuses the audience. Tell me how many times we have watched a real-life crime docuseries and the camera panned more towards the insight into the criminal’s life? Countless. That is what this series avoided and kept the story centered around the victim.
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1. Rocket Boys
The finale of Rocket Boys portrayed its characters through the lens of humanity. Which means, instead of idealizing the characters, the story showed the hurdles, aims, and goals through which they wanted to make the nation proud. The way this series ended, which left the audience with awe and a smile, is worth complimenting. The series celebrates India’s scientific achievements through the characters of Homi J. Bhabha and through the vision of Vikram Sarabhai. Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh delivered a performance of their lifetime. The way this show handles the theme of patriotism is truly outstanding.
Final Thought
An ideal ending is not where everything is alright or the drama is fueled more. The greatest ones respect the characters, remain faithful to the narrative, and most importantly, do not leave the audience confused. A good series finale is where you should be getting all the answers, the detangling of everything that had happened in the story. Even if there are cliffhangers but it should be subtle, a message for the viewers to keep the interest intact. Many over-hyped shows reveal everything in between or tangle the story so much that even after the show is over, fans are looking for an explanation everywhere. But not with the five shows mentioned here in the list. These are the shows that ended in such a way that everyone was at peace. There were no ifs and whys, just a simple, meaningful finale.
Written by Kenbi Riba
