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This is the end: The 13 best TV series finales ever

After you invest hours and hours of time in a long-running television show, you want to get some closure, right? Or at least a satisfying final episode that makes you sad to see the show go, but happy that you watched.

Often, television series finales spark outrage because of rushed or lackluster storylines, cliffhangers, or questions that remain unanswered. But every once in a while the creative team hits one out of the park, leaving viewers to bask in the glow of the brilliant conclusion to their long tale.

From yoga retreat revelations, to climactic death, and teary-eyed moments, here are 13 of the best television series finales ever. Obviously, spoilers abound ahead.

Christine Persaud
Christine has decades of experience in trade and consumer journalism. While she started her career writing exclusively about…
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