Wish LOST Ended Better? Here Are 15 TV Series Finales That Did
The infamous finale of the once-promising show "Lost" became an example of how not to end a show for dozens of screenwriters working in television today, and fans should thank J.J. Abrams and company for that! Yes, it was a bummer to see such a great show end with a whimper, but we are here to bring you a bunch of shows that made the landing much better than "Lost".
Crafting a fitting ending to a long-running show is a tricky thing to do, as the ending doesn't have to steal the spotlight from the rest of the episodes, it just has to enhance them and give viewers a closure. Thankfully, not all shows out there have repeated Lost's mistakes.
Here are 15 of the best TV series finales:
As you can see, we didn't limit ourselves only to prestige dramas while compiling this list, because we think that a good ending is a totally universal thing, shared by dramas, comedies and even reality shows! After all, leaving viewers satisfied is the only real goal any TV show should have, and all of the projects mentioned above achieved it perfectly.
If you felt cheated after watching the last episode of "Lost," dive right into the shows on this list, as they are sure to leave you happy after the credits roll, making the time you spent watching them count.
A show has to respect its viewers, especially when it takes a few years to end, don't you think?