Top 10 Shows That Are Ending in 2024
#10: “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (2000-24)
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Throughout the past 24 years, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” has come and gone from the airways. Some assumed that it would conclude with the Season 5 finale, fittingly titled “The End.” For a period, it appeared Larry David’s confrontation with Michael J. Fox would be the show’s swan song. Larry considered killing himself off in the Season 11 finale, but ultimately decided to return for a twelfth. Unlike the previous seasons, though, David has gone on the record saying that this will be his last. After the “Seinfeld” finale divided audiences, David once said, “I no longer feel a need to wrap things up.” This begs the question, “Will David leave the ‘Curb’ finale open-ended or will he conclusively bid farewell to his TV counterpart?”
#9: “Blue Bloods” (2010-24)
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In the same vein as “Law & Order” or “CSI,” “Blue Bloods” is one of those small screen staples that we expected to be around forever. Hitting the scene in 2010, the police procedural produced almost 300 episodes with a fourteenth season approaching. This will also be the last season with the first half commencing in February and the remaining eight episodes being reserved for the fall. Ironically, this Tom Selleck-led crime drama will be ending the same year as the “Magnum P.I.” reboot. From Thomas Magnum to Frank Reagan, Selleck has been a prominent TV presence for more than forty years. Friday night won’t feel the same without him, but at least he’ll have the chance to close this case on a satisfying note.
#8: “Yellowstone” (2018-24)
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In an era dominated by streaming, “Yellowstone” has proven to be a certified blockbuster for cable. Despite record ratings, the second half of the Western drama’s fifth season will see John Dutton ride into the sunset. Scheduling conflicts, creative differences, and salary negotiations with Kevin Costner have been cited as reasons for the show’s premature end. Although only six episodes of “Yellowstone” remain, the franchise is far from over. Not only is the prequel “1923” returning for a second season, but three more spinoffs are in the works: “6666,” “1944,” and “2024,” the latter of which is being developed with Matthew McConaughey in mind. We just hope that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of Beth Dutton. We need to keep her burns burning.
#7: “Superman & Lois” (2021-24)
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Ten years ago, The CW pretty much could’ve renamed itself the superhero network. It was an impressive run, but much like Krypton, it was bound to end eventually. After closing the book on the Arrowverse in 2023, the network’s only remaining DC series will take its final flight next year. The writing had been on the wall for “Superman & Lois” ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran’s overhaul of DC Studios was announced. In addition to a shortened season consisting of ten episodes, the showrunners will have a smaller budget to work with. Although that means less action, more time can be dedicated to the family drama. While a character-driven farewell is welcome, we’re still anticipating an epic resolution to Superman and Doomsday’s moon brawl.
#6: “Andor” (2022-24)
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Just when you thought “The Mandalorian” was the best “Star Wars” show of the Disney+ era, “Andor” solidified itself as one of the franchise’s finest stories ever. It’s something of a surprise that such a revered show would lower the curtain after only two seasons. If there was ever a “Star Wars” show that deserved to gracefully go out on top, though, it’s Tony Gilroy’s mature approach to a galaxy far, far away. The remaining 12 installments will bring Cassian Andor closer to his inevitable fate in “Rogue One.” Yet, there are still many unanswered questions, opening the door for a thrilling and emotionally complex sendoff. It should be a good batch of episodes, and on that note, “The Bad Batch” is also signing off.
#5: “You” (2018-24)
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It’s bizarre to think that this psychological thriller almost didn’t make it past one season. After Lifetime pulled out of its second season commitment, Netflix turned the struggling series into a streaming sensation. “You” has consistently kept viewers on their toes with its changing settings, supporting characters, and personas for our protagonist. Whether you wanna call him Joe, Will, or Jonathan, he’s run out of places to hide and identities to adopt. With the final season returning to New York, it’ll likely bring Joe’s twisted search for love full circle as he confronts the sins of the past. Although Sera Gamble won’t be returning as showrunner, we suspect the finale will honor her past comments about Joe’s fate, which should entail some form of justice.
#4: “The Umbrella Academy” (2019-24)
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Under the ever-expanding umbrella of superhero content, this show has stood out as one of the most unique examples with its dysfunctional characters, offbeat comedy, and needle drops. The Swan Song season, which will only contain six episodes, picks up in yet another alternate universe that our heroes created. When we last saw the Sparrows, they were left without their powers. Given everything they’ve been through, that might seem like a blessing. Of course, the season’s first episode is titled, “The Unbearable Tragedy of Getting What You Want,” suggesting that their newfound normalcy will be short-lived. With a new threat looming over this reset reality, it’ll only be a matter of time until the Sparrows reunite for a final face-off and (hopefully) a final dance-off.
#3: “The Handmaid’s Tale” (2017-24)
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Several years after hitting the scene, this dystopian tragedy hasn’t lost its relevance. Although June Osborne escaped from Gilead a couple of seasons ago, she still has some unfinished business. The Season 5 finale saw June take the first step in one last life-threatening mission. June won’t be returning to Gilead alone, but will Serena ultimately step up as an alley or is she beyond trusting at this point? Even if June finds what she’s looking for, will she ever be able to leave Gilead in the past? This show has repeatedly broken us down only to build us back up. While we expect the final season to leave us emotionally shattered yet again, there may be hope interspersed with the tears.
#2: “Cobra Kai” (2018-24)
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There are a dozen reasons why “Cobra Kai” shouldn’t have worked. Going back to the franchise’s underdog roots, though, the show pulled off a difficult balancing act, reframing Johnny Lawrence as a sympathetic protagonist while presenting a more nuanced portrayal of Daniel LaRusso. It appears that the two have at last found common ground, setting the stage for a final round with John Kreese. While little is currently known about Season 6, fans have always been curious if Hilary Swank could return as Julie Pierce. Sure, “The Next Karate Kid” isn’t the franchise’s most beloved hour, but “Cobra Kai” has found redemption in unexpected places before. Whether or not Julie joins Daniel and Johnny, we’ll be waxing on for sure.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
“Star Trek: Discovery” (2017-24)
Boldly Going to the Final Frontier
“Big Mouth” (2017-24)
Netflix’s Foulmouthed Animated Comedy is Graduating
“Grown-ish” (2018-24)
A Final Semester with the Johnson Family
“Vikings: Valhalla” (2022-24)
See You in Valhalla
#1: “Young Sheldon” (2017-24)
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Hey, you can only be a boy genius for so long. While still one of the network’s most popular sitcoms, we respect CBS for not turning “Young Sheldon” into another “Two and a Half Men,” which really should’ve been called “Three Men” by its seventh season. Although we initially tuned into this “Big Bang” prequel for Sheldon Cooper, we became even more attached to his family. The final season has several loose ends to tie up concerning Missy’s rebellion, Georgie’s role as a father, the destruction of Meemaw’s house, and the marriage troubles between Mary and George. If we know Sheldon, though, he won’t allow his show to end without closure. After 17 years, it’ll be the final link to Jim Parsons’ career-defining role.
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