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welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
controversial season finales in TV
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
looking at the concluding episodes of TV
seasons including series finales that
most inspired controversy and divisive
nough some um their fan bases we’re not
saying that any of these entries is bad
just that they inspired some conflicting
reactions and viewers also a spoiler
alert is in order everybody ready number
10 beyond life and death Twin Peaks that
was any having this the real cult hit
series from surreal cult hit creator
David Lynch isn’t for everyone and its
original finale exemplified that
perfectly this episode in particular
features some of the bizarre ambiguous
sequences that make Lynch such a
divisive director and she in turn t
obvious with the final moments depicting
a seemingly possessed bloody and
deranged Agent Dale Cooper fans were
left confused and disappointed that they
would seemingly be left without any
resolution fortunately a prequel film
the following year resolved some of the
cliffhangers and cleared the way for the
2017 revival series to bamboozle fans
all over again
I’d like to see sheriff Truman which one
number nine last day on earth The
Walking Dead just enough fans yet the
season six finale of this zombie
apocalypse saw the long-awaited
introduction of the villainous warlord
negan unfortunately the episode took the
long awaited part a little literally
since the episode was almost twice the
usual length with many pointing out that
it lacked the material to justify the
longer runtime a deal not going to work
for us
the cliffhanger at the end was also
widely criticized as exploitive yet
predictable ultimately for some viewers
the episode epitomized the biggest
criticisms against the show that it
takes too long to get anywhere
and relies on shock value to keep people
tuning in just put you in your misery
right now Oh
number eight hell-bent doctor who never
be cool another recolor Glee although
well-received by critics the concluding
episode of Doctor Who season 9 blitz the
fandom after years of waiting the doctor
and viewers finally returned to his home
planet Gallifrey in what it first looks
like a political thriller akin to past
Gallifrey stories things take a hard
left turn however when the doctor
decides to break the laws of time to
save his companion Clara who died two
episodes prior even traveling yeah from
time to time many fans were upset that
the doctor broke his own moral code even
committing murder to resurrect a
character whose recent exit was arguably
more fitting and emotionally fulfilling
the conclusion of the seasons story arc
meanwhile was also seen as rather weak
and vague
[Music]
number seven the graduates the OC
graduates let’s step outside for the
processional the third season finale of
this primetime soap opera feeds the
teenage members of the cast graduate
high school and Ryan preparing to leave
town for good things take a turn for the
tragic however when a car wreck leads to
Marissa’s death
[Music]
a divisive figure in the show’s history
Marissa’s turbulent character arc seemed
destined for tragedy but her
tribulations had contributed to a great
deal of the show’s drama leaving viewers
up in arms about how the show would go
forward without her first number 6 birth
101 Murphy Brown and as we finish our
last show of the season let me remind
everyone Murphy made it to the end the
culmination of a season long story arc
about the titular journalists pregnancy
this finale saw Murphy Brown give birth
to a son for a decision to raise it
alone through criticism from real-life
politician and then Vice President Dan
Quayle who felt that a father’s role is
also very important in a child’s life it
doesn’t help matters when primetime TV
has Murphy Brown a character who
supposedly epitomizes today’s
intelligent highly paid professional
mocking the importance of fathers the
episode and quail’s remarks sparked a
national conversation about the nature
of the modern family and laid the
groundwork for more representation of
single mothers on television proving
that sometimes controversy can lead to
positive change he too young to watch
television number 5
thanks off Breaking Bad
[Applause]
[Music]
yes even a critical and audience darling
like breaking bad isn’t immune to
controversy backed into a corner by his
rival and employer Gustavo Fring Walter
White desperately tries to outmaneuver
his opponent after much struggle and
some crucial information from his
partner Jesse Walt manages to kill Gus
by exploiting a mutual enemies desire
for revenge I’m offering you an
opportunity for revenge what’s the
problem then to win over Jesse Walt’s
plan involves an elaborate ruse it
involves poisoning a child why God state
where he poisoned my child
Walt’s transition from an antihero to
root for into an arguably villainous
protagonist was too much for some to
handle by one number for the finale
Seinfeld borrows the show about
nothing’s big finale stirred up a whole
lot of something Jerry and the gang are
put on trial after they stand by and
watch a man get robbed what follows is a
parade of past guest stars who are
called as character witnesses to show
how terrible the hilarious foursome is
how would we want to help some I know
that’s what nuns and Red Cross workers
are for while seeing old faces again was
welcomed fans and critics alike felt
disappointment at the direction the
finale took as many felt judged for
becoming invested in characters deemed
to be bad people I am shocked these are
great some of the best finales or
celebrations of their shows we can see
why there are those who find this one to
be the opposite don’t we had this
conversation before you think I think we
have number three mothers mercy Game of
Thrones killing off fan favorite
characters is always going to be
controversial and Game of Thrones is
particularly infamous for doing so on a
regular basis Jon Snow’s apparent death
in this episode engendered one of the
strongest backlashes yet though
particularly as the book series had not
yet resolved the cliffhanger and
depicted the sequence more ambiguously
and
graphically than the TV show watch this
finale also drew controversy for Cersei
Lannister is now iconic nude walk of
shame which was built on events earlier
in the season that had already drawn
fire for degrading women still you don’t
get to be one of the biggest things on
TV without causing some hullabaloo shame
shame shame number two made in America
The Sopranos in Hawaii the series finale
of the game-changing crime drama still
elicits discussion to this day primarily
due to its ending with their futures
very much uncertain the soprano family
gathers at a diner with meadow arriving
late as the door chimes Tony looks up
and the scene cuts to black was it his
daughter arriving or was it tony’s
rivals coming to finish him off
the ending was so abrupt it had some
people wondering if part of it had been
lost on broadcast or in their recordings
a finale that leads the state of its
characters this ambiguous is a bold
choice and one that fans and critics
have debated ever since
[Applause]
what it’s a number one the end lost I
want you to know jack you died or
nothing
this epic almost two-hour series finale
of the much talked about an often
divisive show is appropriately much
talked about and very divisive while
most found the action on the island
including the confrontation between Jack
and Locke to be thrilling
and in keeping with the series themes
much criticism has been leveled at the
revelation that the so-called flash
sideways depicting the characters in
another life we’re actually visions of
their experiences in the afterlife where
we going let’s go find out although some
have praised the afterlife elements for
helping wrap up character arcs and
giving resolution to pass cast members
enough people were as invested or more
so in the series mysteries many of which
were left unresolved
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
controversial season finales in TV
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’re
looking at the concluding episodes of TV
seasons including series finales that
most inspired controversy and divisive
nough some um their fan bases we’re not
saying that any of these entries is bad
just that they inspired some conflicting
reactions and viewers also a spoiler
alert is in order everybody ready number
10 beyond life and death Twin Peaks that
was any having this the real cult hit
series from surreal cult hit creator
David Lynch isn’t for everyone and its
original finale exemplified that
perfectly this episode in particular
features some of the bizarre ambiguous
sequences that make Lynch such a
divisive director and she in turn t
obvious with the final moments depicting
a seemingly possessed bloody and
deranged Agent Dale Cooper fans were
left confused and disappointed that they
would seemingly be left without any
resolution fortunately a prequel film
the following year resolved some of the
cliffhangers and cleared the way for the
2017 revival series to bamboozle fans
all over again
I’d like to see sheriff Truman which one
number nine last day on earth The
Walking Dead just enough fans yet the
season six finale of this zombie
apocalypse saw the long-awaited
introduction of the villainous warlord
negan unfortunately the episode took the
long awaited part a little literally
since the episode was almost twice the
usual length with many pointing out that
it lacked the material to justify the
longer runtime a deal not going to work
for us
the cliffhanger at the end was also
widely criticized as exploitive yet
predictable ultimately for some viewers
the episode epitomized the biggest
criticisms against the show that it
takes too long to get anywhere
and relies on shock value to keep people
tuning in just put you in your misery
right now Oh
number eight hell-bent doctor who never
be cool another recolor Glee although
well-received by critics the concluding
episode of Doctor Who season 9 blitz the
fandom after years of waiting the doctor
and viewers finally returned to his home
planet Gallifrey in what it first looks
like a political thriller akin to past
Gallifrey stories things take a hard
left turn however when the doctor
decides to break the laws of time to
save his companion Clara who died two
episodes prior even traveling yeah from
time to time many fans were upset that
the doctor broke his own moral code even
committing murder to resurrect a
character whose recent exit was arguably
more fitting and emotionally fulfilling
the conclusion of the seasons story arc
meanwhile was also seen as rather weak
and vague
[Music]
number seven the graduates the OC
graduates let’s step outside for the
processional the third season finale of
this primetime soap opera feeds the
teenage members of the cast graduate
high school and Ryan preparing to leave
town for good things take a turn for the
tragic however when a car wreck leads to
Marissa’s death
[Music]
a divisive figure in the show’s history
Marissa’s turbulent character arc seemed
destined for tragedy but her
tribulations had contributed to a great
deal of the show’s drama leaving viewers
up in arms about how the show would go
forward without her first number 6 birth
101 Murphy Brown and as we finish our
last show of the season let me remind
everyone Murphy made it to the end the
culmination of a season long story arc
about the titular journalists pregnancy
this finale saw Murphy Brown give birth
to a son for a decision to raise it
alone through criticism from real-life
politician and then Vice President Dan
Quayle who felt that a father’s role is
also very important in a child’s life it
doesn’t help matters when primetime TV
has Murphy Brown a character who
supposedly epitomizes today’s
intelligent highly paid professional
mocking the importance of fathers the
episode and quail’s remarks sparked a
national conversation about the nature
of the modern family and laid the
groundwork for more representation of
single mothers on television proving
that sometimes controversy can lead to
positive change he too young to watch
television number 5
thanks off Breaking Bad
[Applause]
[Music]
yes even a critical and audience darling
like breaking bad isn’t immune to
controversy backed into a corner by his
rival and employer Gustavo Fring Walter
White desperately tries to outmaneuver
his opponent after much struggle and
some crucial information from his
partner Jesse Walt manages to kill Gus
by exploiting a mutual enemies desire
for revenge I’m offering you an
opportunity for revenge what’s the
problem then to win over Jesse Walt’s
plan involves an elaborate ruse it
involves poisoning a child why God state
where he poisoned my child
Walt’s transition from an antihero to
root for into an arguably villainous
protagonist was too much for some to
handle by one number for the finale
Seinfeld borrows the show about
nothing’s big finale stirred up a whole
lot of something Jerry and the gang are
put on trial after they stand by and
watch a man get robbed what follows is a
parade of past guest stars who are
called as character witnesses to show
how terrible the hilarious foursome is
how would we want to help some I know
that’s what nuns and Red Cross workers
are for while seeing old faces again was
welcomed fans and critics alike felt
disappointment at the direction the
finale took as many felt judged for
becoming invested in characters deemed
to be bad people I am shocked these are
great some of the best finales or
celebrations of their shows we can see
why there are those who find this one to
be the opposite don’t we had this
conversation before you think I think we
have number three mothers mercy Game of
Thrones killing off fan favorite
characters is always going to be
controversial and Game of Thrones is
particularly infamous for doing so on a
regular basis Jon Snow’s apparent death
in this episode engendered one of the
strongest backlashes yet though
particularly as the book series had not
yet resolved the cliffhanger and
depicted the sequence more ambiguously
and
graphically than the TV show watch this
finale also drew controversy for Cersei
Lannister is now iconic nude walk of
shame which was built on events earlier
in the season that had already drawn
fire for degrading women still you don’t
get to be one of the biggest things on
TV without causing some hullabaloo shame
shame shame number two made in America
The Sopranos in Hawaii the series finale
of the game-changing crime drama still
elicits discussion to this day primarily
due to its ending with their futures
very much uncertain the soprano family
gathers at a diner with meadow arriving
late as the door chimes Tony looks up
and the scene cuts to black was it his
daughter arriving or was it tony’s
rivals coming to finish him off
the ending was so abrupt it had some
people wondering if part of it had been
lost on broadcast or in their recordings
a finale that leads the state of its
characters this ambiguous is a bold
choice and one that fans and critics
have debated ever since
[Applause]
what it’s a number one the end lost I
want you to know jack you died or
nothing
this epic almost two-hour series finale
of the much talked about an often
divisive show is appropriately much
talked about and very divisive while
most found the action on the island
including the confrontation between Jack
and Locke to be thrilling
and in keeping with the series themes
much criticism has been leveled at the
revelation that the so-called flash
sideways depicting the characters in
another life we’re actually visions of
their experiences in the afterlife where
we going let’s go find out although some
have praised the afterlife elements for
helping wrap up character arcs and
giving resolution to pass cast members
enough people were as invested or more
so in the series mysteries many of which
were left unresolved
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
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