4 Best Superhero TV Show Series Finales & The 3 Most Disappointing

The latest episode of Prime Video’s popular superhero series, The Boys, just wrapped up its fifth season, marking one of the most talked-about finales in recent months. While early episodes of the season received somewhat mixed reviews, opinions started to improve leading up to the finale. Reactions to the final episode itself are split – some fans were pleasantly surprised, exceeding their lowered expectations, while others were left disappointed. Overall, the response is currently mixed, and it remains to be seen how opinions will evolve over time.

With the conclusion of The Boys, it’s a good time to consider how it stacks up against other superhero TV show finales. Like many adaptations featuring superpowered characters, The Boys has sparked debate about its ending. Some show endings are initially well-received but later criticized, while others remain beloved over time. It’s interesting to see where The Boys will fall on the spectrum, ranging from truly excellent to downright terrible finales.

7) Best: Loki

After the first season of Loki, the Marvel Cinematic Universe faced some big changes when Jonathan Majors, who played Kang, was removed from future projects, forcing Marvel to rethink its plans for that character. Because of this, many viewers worried that Season 2 – which still featured Majors and continued the story of the dangerous Kang variants – might not be very good. However, the season surprised everyone by giving Loki his most heroic moment yet and letting him decide his own fate. By taking control of all the timelines in the multiverse, Loki Season 2 not only provided a satisfying ending for the God of Mischief but also gave its new characters meaningful roles in the story.

6) Most Disappointing: Umbrella Academy

The final season of The Umbrella Academy struggled from the start, as the show had exhausted its source material. This resulted in a slow and ultimately disappointing story. The season was also shorter than previous ones, leaving storylines and character development feeling rushed. By the end, the finale—which could have been seen as a triumphant ending—instead felt pointless, as it concluded with a reality where the Umbrella Academy never even formed.

5) Best: Spider-Man: The Animated Series

Many animated superhero shows simply stop without a satisfying conclusion, but Spider-Man: The Animated Series from the 1990s was a notable exception. It was a hugely popular cartoon – and there were a lot of great ones at the time! – that managed to wrap up its story completely, even hinting at the Spider-Verse concept. Plus, it left Spider-Man in a good place, assuring fans he’d continue fighting crime. What made it truly special was the opportunity for the character to interact with his co-creator, Stan Lee, years before Lee’s appearances in Marvel movies.

4) Most Disappointing: I Am Not Okay With This

While many shows on this list ended poorly because of their quality, the final episode of I Am Not Okay With This is actually quite good. The real disappointment is that it is the final episode. The show ends on a major cliffhanger, and despite being renewed for a second season, Netflix cancelled it. This means we never got a conclusion to the story, making the final episode ultimately frustrating.

3) Best: Watchmen

Following up on a legendary comic book was a huge challenge, but Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen series not only met expectations, it succeeded brilliantly. The HBO miniseries expertly connected complex details from the original comic while bringing its own expansive storylines to a satisfying conclusion. Even seven years later, the show’s final scene continues to spark debate and leaves viewers wondering what happens next.

2) Most Disappointing: Secret Invasion

After a disappointing first episode, Secret Invasion quickly became one of the weakest projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series finale perfectly captures the feeling of having absolutely no expectations and still being disappointed. It drastically alters established Marvel storylines by suggesting a key Avenger has secretly been a Skrull for years, and it unexpectedly establishes a character as incredibly powerful, only to then completely sideline them.

1) Best: Batman: The Brave and the Bold

The final episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold is arguably one of the best superhero stories ever made. It perfectly captures the show’s playful, Silver Age comic book style while cleverly addressing how fans reacted to its lighter approach. With a fantastic performance by the late Paul Reubens as Bat-Mite, the episode is a celebration of Batman’s history, appeals to fans of all ages, and even acknowledges the world of television itself. It’s truly a standout achievement.

2026-05-24 16:42