The 10 worst series finales: Inglorious ending

10. “MythBusters”

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage – the experts in special effects – clear up common legends, misconceptions and bizarre stories. The finale (2016) showed four experiments, of which only one (an exploding concrete truck) was able to convince the audience.

IMDb episode average: 7.2 / 10

Final Rating: 4.4 / 10

9. “Bloodline”

The thriller series is actually considered one of the best Netflix original productionsThe last episode (2017), however, left fans disappointed – mainly because of the open ending, which actually wasn't an open ending at all, since viewers already knew who killed John's brother. So “Bloodline” didn't end openly, but didn't end at all…

IMDb episode average: 7.9 / 10

Final Rating: 5.1 / 10

8. “Power”

Fans reacted angrily to the end of the crime drama about a New York nightclub owner: It was a “catastrophe”, for example, on Reddit to read. And also: “The writers ruined the show.”

Although the question of the series' biggest mystery – who shot the character Ghost – was answered in a flashback, fans say it was answered far too hastily and unspectacularly.

IMDb episode average: 8.4 / 10

Final Rating: 5.3 / 10

7. “Ragnarök”

In the very last episode the Status quo of the series Turning things completely on their head or at least questioning them is brave and usually fascinating. In the case of the Danish mystery series “Ragnarök”, which was inspired by Nordic mythology, however, the plan did not work. Fans felt cheated by the finale (2021).

IMDb episode average: 7.3 / 10

Final Rating: 3.8 / 10

6. “Two and a Half Men”

The testosterone-driven hit comedy by Chuck Lorre hoisted Charlie Sheen for quite some time on the throne of the highest paid TV actor of all time, but as Ashton Kutcher Due to the resistance, both viewers and critics lost interest in the men's shared apartment.

In the 2011 finale, Charlie (sort of) returns again, but is killed by a falling piano – a dig from Lorre at the argument with his ex-star. Fans found it less funny.

IMDb episode average: 7.3 / 10

Final Rating: 3.8 / 10

5. “Dexter”

For 8 seasons, the ShowtimePsychothriller series Both viewers and critics. But what was already apparent at the beginning of the last season was confirmed in the last episode (2013): It was long overdue to bury the series.

Dexter not only killed his sister, but also faked his own death. “Untypical” and much too lame The fans felt this conclusion of the years-long killer hell trip was too dark for other viewers. Years later, the authors tried to undo the finale with a prequel series.

IMDb episode average: 8.5 / 10

Final Rating: 4.7 / 10

4. “Kill Eve”

The erotic cat-and-mouse game between an MI5 agent and a serial killer is one of the most brilliant British entertainment gems of recent years, but the 2022 finale was a disappointment across the board. The romance ended far too abruptly, leaving fans confused. However, many critics do not share this opinion: the brutality of the final scene fits perfectly into the overall picture of the series, according to the consensus.

IMDb episode average: 7.9 / 10

Final Rating: 3.4 / 10

3. “Game of Thrones”

It is surprising that the finale of the cult series “Game of Thrones” (2019) only ranks third on this list, because today the Fury about it Not lost on fans and critics alike.

For years, the series was considered Series fantasy blueprint Happened, but the last season including the final episode dropped significantly in quality, there was no trace of the cult phenomenon anymore, of anticlimatic story resolutions But all the more so. Critics spoke of it being “emotionally thin”, “illogical”, “strange” and “more of a sitcom than a TV drama”.

IMDb episode average: 8.8 / 10

Final Rating: 4, 0 / 10

2. “The Promised Neverland”

The anime adaptation is particularly popular in the USA. The series ended in 2021 controversialProtagonist Emma sacrifices her memory of her family to protect children from young demons. That is pretty dark and resonates – but it is not what fans were hoping for. The accusation: The series has focused too much on removed from the source material.

IMDb episode average: 8 / 10

Final Rating: 2.8 / 10

1. “House of Cards”

The former Netflix flagship, which virtually invented binge-watching and streaming, suffered a major setback when the lead actor Kevin Spacey Due to various allegations of abuse, the series was canceled, which meant that the final season had to be canceled.

Successor Robin Wright did a good job, but couldn't fill Spacey's big acting shoes. The Shakespearean aura was gone, the charm lost. The story meandered along. The finale (2018) was shocking, but was marked by unbelievable twists and wasted potential.

IMDb average rating: 8.1 / 10

Final Rating: 2.6 / 10