The finale may be the end of the road for new episodes of a show, but it’s an integral part of the show’s legacy. Take “Game of Thrones,” for example—dubbed the greatest show in TV history but marred by a finale that, ultimately, disappointed fans. The show is suffering from fans not being willing to re-watch it.
While others have suffered a similar fate, some shows have hit the spot, ensuring that they get remembered for how great they were and guaranteeing multiple re-watches. Here are the series with phenomenal finales and those that pulled a “Game of Thrones” moment, plus how their stars have moved on.