A series finale is important, and these TV shows had incredible endings that we're still thinking about. If a pilot should share an immersive, unique setting and fascinating characters, then the last episode of a series needs to give a concrete conclusion and share where the characters are going next .

It's often a tricky balance of appealing to what viewers hope to see and doing what's best for the story. That's one reason why the Stranger Things season 5 finale has such high stakes. And when reflecting on series finales from the past few decades, it's clear some shows got it completely right.

Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)

Rory and Lorelai smiling with umbrellas on Gilmore Girls

The Gilmore Girls season 7 finale , "Bon Voyage," is heavy on emotion, which is what viewers wanted to

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