‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘The Big Bang Theory’ & More Series Finales From 2019 Ranked (PHOTOS)
Game of Thrones
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11. iZombie “All’s Well That Ends Well”
Rating: 8.6/10
After seasons of uncertainty, the war between the zombies and humans finally came to a conclusion in this end-cap episode.
10. Gotham “Legend of the Dark Knight: The Beginning…”
Rating: 8.6/10
Despite mixed opinions from fans, this episode — which included a time jump in the show’s original storyline — was mostly enjoyed by the Fox show’s loyal viewers.
9. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt “Kimmy Says Bye!”
Rating: 8.8/10
While this quirky comedy was about following Kimmy’s journey in the world, the series ended things on a bright note with hope for the titular character and her influential future as a successful author.
8. Shadowhunters “All Good Things…”
Rating: 8.9/10
Freeform’s fan favorite may have ended a bit soon for viewers, but the ending offered some thrilling conclusions and hope for the less-satisfactory storylines.
7. Legion “Chapter 27”
Rating: 9/10
The last entry of FX’s trippy sci-fi series brought some finality to David Haller’s story while perplexing some viewers along the way.
6. Broad City “Broad City”
Rating: 9.1/10
Funny ladies and friends Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson said goodbye in this emotional chapter back in March, and it remains a top title heading into the second half of the year.
5. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend “I’m in Love”
Rating: 9.2/10
Rebecca was left to make a big decision in the show’s final hour, but her predicament also lead to some seriously good self-discovery.
Jane the Virgin (The CW)
As Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) grapples with an unplanned pregnancy in her early 20s, she leans heavily on her mother, Xiomara De La Vega (Andrea Navedo), for support. Xiomara intimately understands Jane’s predicament, because she herself had Jane at only 16. Xiomara acts not only as a guiding figure, but also as a best friend to her daughter.
3. Orange Is the New Black “Here’s Where We Get Off”
Rating: 9.3/10
Tears were certainly shed during this emotional installment of Netflix’s original series, which premiered in 2013. In other words, it wasn’t easy saying goodbye to the ladies of Litchfield.
2. Veep “Veep”
Rating: 9.5/10
Selina Meyer’s political exploits came to a conclusion in this eventful finale, which saw the race between herself and contending rivals come to an end.
1. The Big Bang Theory “The Stockholm Syndrome”
Rating: 9.6/10
After 12 years together, Sheldon Cooper and the gang bid viewers farewell in the year’s most satisfactory finale as they ventured into a promising future.
If there’s anything that 2019 has proven, it’s that TV series finales can be some of the most divisive topics of conversation.
Opinions can range from extreme sadness or melancholy and even anger to joy and happiness, depending on how the final chapter of your favorite title has ended. Perhaps the best example of 2019’s most divisive episode is the Game of Thrones finale, while there were some buzzed-about episodes of other series for completely different reasons such as Jane the Virgin and The Big Bang Theory.
See where those show titles and more fall on this ranked list of 2019 series finales. Some may surprise you! Click through the gallery to see which finale was the best versus the worst according to IMDb user ratings.
And let us know which series finales from 2019 have been your favorite and least favorite so far in the comments below.
