Worst cliffhanger ever
Okay, I just have to come out and say it. Last night’s season ending episode of “Lost” was just the worst cliffhanger ever. I mean, it didn’t make me feel intrigued at all, just angry and depressed. I won’t go on about it, since there are (I am sure) forums a’plenty for that purpose, but it did get me to thinking about some of the classic cliffhangers from the last 5 decades. The famous “Who shot J.R.” is, of course, a classic example, but there were others that were pretty great. Like, does anyone remember that season-ending episode of “Cheers” where Sam proposes to someone over the phone — but we don’t know WHO? Or the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” cliffhanger where she ends up sacrificing her life to save the world (again)? I would like to know what season (or series) endings you remember as being really good — or just dreadful?
May 24th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
It wasn’t a cliff hanger, but I really loved the series finale of “Newhart”. It was inspired!
May 25th, 2007 at 3:25 am
Personally, as a child, the cliff hanger I remember most is that of The Simpsons. Who Shot Mr. Burns? had me and my two cousins staging a mock trial in my bedroom complete with stuffed animals and crazed theories. Turns out it was the baby. A cop out if ever there was one.
As far as other shows go…it’s hard to remember. Damn this old age.