Let’s be honest and real, because we do know a great TV finale is very rare, given the fact that most of the shows in earlier days had rushed storylines, even if they ran for a good 10 seasons. And this is why a few shows that actually stick the landing tend to stay etched in our minds long even after the shows are over.
We have invested years into characters, conflicts, and worlds, and when the final episode arrives, we all hope for closure that feels honest rather than rushed or conveniently neat. And out of them all, these five series are the ones fans consistently point to as proof that television endings can be conclusive, emotional, and equally unforgettable.
5. Schitt’s Creek
Schitt’s Creek caps off its run with a finale that leaves all of us genuinely fulfilled, bringing its characters having a full circle while honoring the small town that shaped them into someone they weren’t. And what is the best part of the show is that, rather than relying on shock value or last-minute twists, the episode focuses on emotional growth and connection, giving the Rose family the closure they deserve while celebrating the love and community they found unexpectedly.
4. Derry Girls
Honestly, if Netflix had never pulled the plug on this show, everyone would have been very happy. But then again, the final episode of Derry Girls did manage to be both hilarious and deeply moving as it reunites the friend group during a pivotal moment in their lives, capturing the beauty of the bittersweet shift between adolescence and adulthood. It beautifully reflects how far the girls have come while showing that their messy and fiercely loyal bond remains unbreakable.
3. Better Call Saul
To be honest, Better Call Saul closes with a finale that feels meticulously constructed for all of us, as if the production house was weaving together years of storytelling as Jimmy McGill fully reckons with the persona of Saul Goodman he created. The episode ties into Breaking Bad without overshadowing its own identity, giving viewers a conclusion that balances accountability, tragedy, and emotional clarity.
2. BoJack Horseman
Rather than offering a very neatly wrapped conclusion, we see how BoJack Horseman ends with a very thoughtful, sobering look at personal growth and the consequences of one’s past. The finale gave all of us an emotional honesty and grounded hope that resonates strongly with fans and audiences. We appreciate how it refuses to oversimplify its characters’ struggles, making it one of animation’s most respected send-offs.
1. Breaking Bad
Widely regarded as a masterclass in ending a series that is well written, Breaking Bad brings Walter White’s arc into a full circle by confronting the devastation his choices caused and giving a meaningful resolution to Jesse’s story. The finale ties up the show’s central conflicts with precision and intensity of emotional weight, earning its reputation as one of television’s most satisfying conclusions in TV history.
