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Originally Posted by MikeBear
Newhart!
The whole series turned out to be a dream.
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It was only the last 30 seconds of the episode. And it was an amusing comment on shows that actually tried to dismiss previous content by attributing events to a dream (ie,
Dallas).
A few comments on some commonly-disliked finales:
Dexter
The last episode was indeed contrived - but anyone who had any problem with such things shouldn't have been watching it, because the entire series hung on that edge of implausibility. So, the finale was true to the series. Oh, and as for the final scene, with Dexter alone in the Pacific Northwest, having lost everything? A fantastic coda. But then, I don't need happy endings to enjoy drama.
The Sopranos
I liked it - unconventional, a beautifully orchestrated scene, and it refused to tie up all the loose ends. I don't need fiction to pander to my lack of imagination because I
have an imagination. Did Tony get whacked? It's up to me to decide. And you. Personally, I think he probably did. But I don't
know. And that's fine with me. Kudos to David Chase and his refusal to pander to those who need to be spoon-fed endings all wrapped up in a nice tidy bow.
Seinfeld
A pretty boring finale. I didn't
hate it - but it wasn't anything special. Frankly, the finale probably never could have held up to expectations. But it should also be noted that the series didn't lend itself to a finale. One of the themes of the show was that no one ever learned from their mistakes, the characters never grew. So there was no end toward which to work. How could it have ended well?
Final note:
The best finale ever?
Six Feet Under. Those last six minutes set an unbelievably high standard that will very rarely ever be equaled!