5 Netflix TV Shows With Genuinely Perfect Endings

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It’s common for Netflix shows to leave fans disappointed with their final episodes. Series like Sex Education, Ozark, and Stranger Things have all faced this criticism. These disappointing finales often involve unsatisfying emotional moments, weak resolutions to storylines, inconsistent writing, characters acting out of character, or underwhelming deaths of important figures. This isn’t unique to Netflix, though; even the highly-regarded Seinfeld is remembered for its notoriously bad finale.

These Netflix shows managed to end strongly. Most fans would agree the final episodes lived up to expectations and didn’t disappoint.

5) Cobra Kai

As a longtime viewer, let me tell you, the final season of Cobra Kai was a bit of a wait! After moving to Netflix for season three, the show released its sixth and final season in three separate parts, which meant a lot of anticipation between drops. It reminded me a little of the Stranger Things release strategy, but thankfully, Cobra Kai stuck the landing and delivered a satisfying conclusion for most of its fans – something not everyone can say!

In the episode “Ex-Degenerate,” Johnny Lawrence faces off against Sensei Wolf (Lewis Tan, known from Mortal Kombat). While Wolf initially seems to be winning through unfair tactics, Johnny receives encouragement from his former rival, Daniel LaRusso, which turns the tide. Johnny ultimately wins, and the episode delivers satisfying conclusions for many beloved characters. The story culminates with Johnny and Daniel joining forces to teach students using a combination of Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do techniques – a fitting end that honors both the six seasons of the show and the original Karate Kid movie.

4) The Crown

The acclaimed historical drama The Crown wisely knew when to end. Instead of continuing just to gain more seasons, the show finished after telling the story it set out to tell – a testament to its creative integrity.

The final episode of The Crown, “Sleep, Dearie Sleep,” offers a touching goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, following her recent passing before the season aired. Imelda Staunton, portraying the Queen in her later years, reflects on her life as she’s visited by versions of herself played by Olivia Colman and Claire Foy. It’s a lovely way to conclude the series.

3) The Haunting of Hill House

Many consider The Haunting of Hill House to be Mike Flanagan’s best work on Netflix. The ten-episode series is consistently spooky and features strong performances, right up to and including the final episode.

“Silence Lay Steadily” reveals the true nature of the Red Room and its ability to create personalized horrors. Timothy Hutton’s character, Hugh Crain, makes a selfless sacrifice for his kids. Meanwhile, the Crain siblings overcome their long-standing conflicts and come together, resulting in a deeply moving and satisfying conclusion.

2) Dark

Dark can be a challenging show to keep up with, but it’s widely considered one of Netflix’s best science fiction series. Despite its complexity, it earned a lot of praise over its three seasons, which totaled just 26 episodes.

The series finale, “Paradise,” was praised by both viewers and critics for its heartfelt moments and how well it stayed true to the characters. While characters from alternate timelines are lost, the finale successfully prevents a large-scale disaster, achieved through a deeply moving and believable sacrifice. Importantly, it demonstrates the show’s ability to seamlessly blend in-depth character development with complex, ambitious ideas.

1) BoJack Horseman

The last two episodes of BoJack Horseman, “The View from Halfway Down” and “Nice While It Lasted,” are not only a great way to end the show, but they also rank among its very best. And considering the show was consistently excellent for all six seasons, that’s saying a lot.

Later in the series, BoJack is temporarily released from his 14-month prison sentence to attend Princess Carolyn and Judah’s wedding. He reconnects with Todd and seems genuinely positive about his time in prison, expressing happiness about being sober and wanting to apologize for his past mistakes. He then has a poignant conversation with Diane, who reveals she’s married. She explains that some people enter our lives to make an impact, even if they aren’t meant to stay forever. The finale is incredibly moving and is often considered one of the best in animated comedy history.

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2026-03-26 23:42