The 90s and early 2000s were the golden age of television series. It was then that serial films were shot, which became cult and still have many fans around the world. However, not all viewers were able to watch them to the end, because most of them have more than a hundred episodes. How did each of them end? It’s time to answer this question.
“Friends” (Friends, 1994–2004, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 9.2.
- IMDb: 8.9.
A classic American sitcom about six buddies who live next door. Considered one of the best comedy series in the world. The last episode is called “The Final Episode”. There is a terrible turmoil going on in it. Chandler and Monica run to the hospital for the birth. Ross and Rachel spend the night together. The guy hopes that she will stay, but the girl is determined to leave. Phoebe persuades the slow-moving Ross to confess his feelings to Rachel. They rush to the airport to detain her. It turns out that the couple does not come there. They miraculously make it to the right place, causing a panic among the passengers, which Ross manages to confess to Rachel. However, she still boards the plane. A broken Ross returns home to find a message on his answering machine from Rachel. She reciprocates his feelings and says that she is getting off the plane. At the end, friends gather for the last time in the same apartment.
“Beverly Hills 90210” (Beverly Hills 90210, 1990–2000, 12+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.6.
- IMDb: 6.5.
The series is about twins Brandon and Brenda who have moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and are experiencing a “culture shock” from the local golden youth in the Beverly Hills area. The series finale consists of two episodes, “Penultimate” and “Ode to Joy”. David proposes to Donna, and soon they decide to get married. Mat breaks up with Kelly, telling about the betrayal. Everyone gathers at David and Donna’s celebration except for Brandon. He sends a video greeting to the newlyweds, in which he says how he misses them all. The bride’s bouquet catches Kelly. She decides it’s a sign of fate and sets out to rekindle her relationship with Dylan. Janet and Steve are going to start their own publishing house. Noah returns to Helen – their relationship begins a new round. Happy end!
“Charmed” (Charmed, 1998–2006, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.8.
- IMDb: 7.1.
The Halliwell sisters suddenly learn about their supernatural powers. Now they have to fight demonic evil, combining it with the life of ordinary American women. The final episode of “Charmed Forever” begins with a tragedy – in the Great Battle, Paige, Phoebe and Christy die painfully. Piper makes a risky decision in desperation. She takes Coop’s ring and tries to go back in time to warn the sisters and thereby save them from death. However, everything does not go according to plan. Piper is transported to the 70s. She discovers that the Power of Three can be activated without the sisters. Enlisting the support of her mother and grandmother, Piper defeats the Abyss and seals it forever. She returns to her own time, where everyone is alive. The sisters start families of their own and record their adventures in the Book of Sacraments.
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 1997–2003, 12+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.2.
- IMDb: 8.3.
Comedy horror about a girl named Buffy, who has supernatural powers. She moves to the town of Sunnydale, where she exterminates all evil spirits. In the last episode, the Angel gives the main character a magical amulet and papers with materials on Primal Evil. With the help of a powerful spell, Willow empowers all would-be slayers in the world so that they can hold back the onslaught of evil. At the same time, Buffy opens a portal to the depths of the Hellmouth, where she will have to fight the ancient vampires and the all-powerful Primal Evil. In parallel, a bloody battle takes place on the surface – Buffy’s friends fight off the vampires that slipped upstairs. Spike sacrifices himself and with the help of a magical amulet destroys the Hellmouth. In the final scene, the Slayers stand on the edge of a crater that was once Sunnydale.
“Xena Warrior Princess” (Xena: Warrior Princess, 1995–2001, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.2.
- IMDb: 6.7.
A fantasy series about Xena, once a terrible assassin whose army destroyed everything in its path. Now the girl has changed and firmly decided to take the path of good. The series finale is divided into two episodes. Xena is summoned by the ghost of her dead friend. Akemi asks her to save Higuchi City from destruction. The Warrior Princess agrees and joins Gabrielle against Yodoshi’s longtime powerful enemy. It was the biggest and most terrible threat the brave female warriors had ever faced. In a fierce battle with him and his twelve thousandth army of samurai warriors, the main character tragically dies.
“Cool Walker: Texas Justice” (Walker, Texas Ranger, 1993-2001, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 6.8.
- IMDb: 5.5.
A series about the life and unusual adventures of Cordell Walker, which he got into by virtue of his profession, because he is a Texas Ranger. The Final Investigation spanned two episodes. Here the viewer is shown two timelines: the first is directly about Walker, the second is about his ancestor, who lived in the days of the Wild West. In both times, there is an epic battle with old enemies. Naturally, Walkers junior and senior all win in their corporate style. Alex Cahill, the beloved of the protagonist, gives birth to a beautiful girl named Angela Walker. In the final scene, the couple drives up to their house, where all friends and relatives have already gathered. Mom tells the name of the baby, and they all go into the house together to celebrate this event.
“Sex and the City” (Sex and the City, 1998–2004, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 8.1.
- IMDb: 7.3.
The plot revolves around the love affairs of Carrie Bradshaw, a journalist from New York, and her friends Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. In the series finale, Carrie flies to Paris. However, she has a hard time there. Meanwhile in New York, Charlotte arrives at Carrie’s apartment and hears a message from Big, who is bored and wants to get back together. Girlfriends organize a meeting with him and persuade him to fly to Paris. At this time, Carrie is disappointed in her new boyfriend. He doesn’t pay any attention to her. They are arguing. When Carrie stands at the reception and tries to explain that she needs a private room, she meets Big. The girl in tears tells him about everything that happened to her. The couple reconnects and returns to New York.
Interesting fact: in one of the episodes of the series “Sex and the City” the future US President Donald Trump was filmed.
“The Sopranos” (The Sopranos, 1999–2007, 18+)
- Kinopoisk: 8.8.
- IMDb: 9.2.
The story of the mafia boss Tony Soprano, who faces various difficulties in life, trying to conduct criminal cases and ensure the well-being of the family. In the final episode, Tony is on the run with his accomplices. They are looking for Phil Leotardo, the head of the family they are at war with. Tony meets with his henchman. They conclude a truce without the knowledge of the boss. The Sopranos still hunt down and kill Phil. After that, the family actually breaks up: someone gets married, someone goes missing, someone becomes a law-abiding citizen. Tony continues to do business. After a while, the family gathers at the diner. Tony arrives first, then Carmela and Anthony. Meadow arrives last. The final shot is of her walking into the diner, Tony looks up and the screen goes black.
Stargate: SG-1 (Stargate SG-1, 1997–2006, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 8.2.
- IMDb: 8.4.
A science fiction series about a team of explorers who travel between worlds using “stargates” – teleportation devices built by the ancients. In the final episode titled “Infinity”, the SG-1 team travels to the planet of the Asgards. There they meet Thor, who informs them that his race will soon cease to exist. They intend to transfer all their knowledge and technology to people. However, not all so simple. Immediately after the act of transfer, an Ori battle fleet suddenly appears on the horizon. In order to save Odysseus, the SG-1 team must activate a time-expanding device.
“Baywatch” (Baywatch, 1989–2001, 18+)
- Kinopoisk: 6.0.
- IMDb: 5.4.
The series, which made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the most watched TV show, tells the story of a team of beach lifeguards and their adventures. Their story lasted 11 seasons and ended with the episode “Save Me”. In it, Lee finally gets married. Meanwhile, Sean is considering an offer from Australia, where he is invited to work and share his experience with local rescuers. He is still tormented by feelings for Lee, with which he struggles unsuccessfully. This significantly burdens his choice. But Kekoa and JD are waiting for a happy ending – the couple has revised their relationship and plans to soon legitimize them.
Source: Trash Box
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