The beginning and end of a series can get completely opposite reviews from critics and viewers. For example, Dexter has received accolades for years, but its final episode has become one of the most despised in recent years. Here are the top 7 TV shows with the worst endings according to critics from popular foreign publications.
7. Under the dome (2013-2015)
Genre: fantasy, thriller, detective.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 6.94.
IMDb: 6.70.
The series-adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name from the first season was a disappointment for critics and fans of the "King of Horror". It was time to remove the dome, but it didn't get any better.
“Episode 13 of Under the Dome season 3 was truly the show's finale and didn't have the ending you expected. In fact, I would even go as far as to say it was a slap in the face for fans who had been waiting for the show for three seasons to end after the first launch, ”is the opinion of the TV Fanatic critic.
6. True Blood (2008-2014)
Genre: thriller, fantasy, drama.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 7.67.
IMDb: 7.90.
The ending of the story of vampires and humans was negatively received by both fans and critics, who thought the series had become too confusing and lost its charm.
“Nothing is the final word in the last episode of True Blood. Maybe it was appropriate: what was ultimately behind this deeply radical series? Nothing. What have we spent seven seasons watching this season? For nothing, ”says Entertainment Weekly.
In the Russian voice acting, the final words sound like "no way."
5. Datura (2005-2012)
Genre: drama, crime comedy.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 7.75.
IMDb: 8.00.
The ending of the series offered viewers a glimpse into the future to find out what would become of the main characters in the years to come, but critics were not impressed.
“Hey all of you, let's drink to the peace of the soul of the deceased TV series“ Datura ”. But don't go for quality drinks. The show no longer deserves it. However, as we reflect on the weak, recent finale of the series, let's also remember the good times: the first three seasons. It was once a great series, ”said a critic for Uproxx.
4. Heroes (2006-2010)
Genre: fantasy, fantasy, thriller.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 7.82.
IMDb: 7.60.
The ending of "Heroes" was not supposed to be the ending of the entire series, since it did not give the audience the main thing - the logical conclusion of the story. But what happened is what happened.
“There were no expectations and no emotional attachment to what was happening. During this hour (while the series was going on), nothing terrible happened, but nothing remotely worthy of the season finale, "TV Fanatic summed up the ending of" Heroes ".
In 2015-2016 there was a mini-series “Heroes: Rebirth”, but in terms of ratings it could not come close to the success of its predecessor.
3. Stay Alive (2004-2010)
Genre: drama, fantasy, thriller.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 8.14.
IMDb: 8.40.
The popularity of this series was slightly spoiled by one of the most unfortunate endings in the history of cinema. She raised questions and a feeling of dissatisfaction from many viewers and critics, who felt that the plot of the ending negated the importance of the whole story.
“The ending was contrived and frustrating, which was probably inevitable.After years of insanely complicating the plot and characters, none of the endings have been able to 'explain' the show's meaning in a completely satisfying way, and it might have been better not to try, ”wrote the New York Times.
2. Dexter (2006-2013)
Genre: detective, crime, thriller.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 8.29.
IMDb: 8.70.
The transformation of a serial killer into a lumberjack with a new identity sent "Dexter" straight to the second place on the list of the worst ending episodes.
“When the final scene disappeared from the television screen, my reaction was not shock or sadness. It was anger ... This is the kind of anger that you feel when you invest so much time in your once favorite TV show, just to see how it fizzled out at the wrong time, ”- the critic from Vulture is indignant.
1. How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
Genre: melodrama, drama, comedy.
Country: USA.
Film Search: 8.56.
IMDb: 8.40.
In the finale of How I Met Your Mother, Ted's wife died, which outraged viewers and film critics.
“The last season of How I Met Your Mother disappointed me. But it's one thing when a show makes character choices or decisions that I don't like. And guys, there were a lot of decisions like that in How I Met Your Mother. It's different when the show makes a choice that I don't respect. Killing Mom is bad enough in itself, but by doing so, the love story of Ted and Robin "hammered" on the main idea of the series. You might even call it a slap in the face, ”wrote the Vulture.
Despite the bad ending, "How I Met Your Mother" is in the top ten best foreign TV series.