10 Darkest TV Show Finales, Ranked By How Disturbing They Were

Love them or hate them, a TV show needs a series finale, and sometimes they end on a dark note. There’s little harder than saying goodbye to a beloved television show, but everything must come to an end. How the writers and producers choose to end a show says a lot about it, and is the last thing that audiences will remember. The finale often ends up becoming the definitive episode and tone-setter of the series. It can make or break a show, especially when it already has dark and dramatic themes. Is it better for a show to leave the audience with a happy ending, or dig in its heels into the darkness?