One of the most infamous examples of incredibly written shows during its run, particularly seasons 1-5 that got shafted into obscurity after its abysmal end is, naturally, Game of Thrones. Post the Daenerys Targaryen burning spree of King’s Landing, all cultural relevance to Game of Thrones vanished. However, with the release of House of the Dragon and other spin-offs in the making, it seems like the Game of Thrones franchise is finally getting the redemption arc it deserves after such a long hiatus from the spotlight.
How I Met Your Mother had fans waiting with anxious anticipation for the reveal of the mother for 9 seasons, only to be met with unmatched disappointment. The issue does not necessarily lie in the immediately beloved Tracy McConnell’s death in the finale, but the way it was handled. After spending a season watching their wedding weekend unfold, Barney and Robin divorce with her ultimately ending up with Ted when once again, he forces fate by stealing the blue French horn.
The ending of Pretty Little Liars still perplexes the minds of many fans. The final ‘A’ reveal being that supposedly Spencer’s estranged British twin sister, Alex, was the mastermind of the season. Speculations about who was behind the identity of the main ‘A’ circulated for years and a lot of fans predicted that it was Aria. Some fans believe that because of this, the writers changed the ending just for shock value when in reality it was just bad writing.
Personally, the prize for the absolute worst television ending to this day must go to That 70s Show. The overall quality of the 8th season had taken a major decline with the absence of pivotal characters like Eric and Kelso. It introduced the grating presence of Randy and is the least memorable final season on this list, even when it comes to the poor creative choices. Moreover, characters Fez, Jackie and Hyde suffered from severe mischaracterisation, culminating in the most underwhelming and bland finales to date.
