When it comes to series finales, satisfying your audience is one of the most difficult jobs in TV, and 2026 proved that was certainly the case for some favorite titles.
Whether it wasThe Bear, Stranger Things,Outlander,Euphoria, or The Boys, fans had their opinions, but how do the series endings from 2026 stack up? We’re ranking the major series finales that have aired so far this year, including the above, alongsideHacks,Tell Me Lies,The Neighborhood, and more.
Which shows delivered finales comparable toBreaking Bad orBetter Call Saul, and which was the newGame of Thrones? While that’s all in the perception of the viewer, we’re doing our best to appropriately rank the latest titles based on how well they were received. Scroll down to see where they land on our scale, and let us know which series finale of 2026 was your favorite so far in the reader poll and comments section below. (*Note: Finales included in this roundup are from previously announced final seasons, not shows that were canceled)