With the final-ever episode on the horizon, as season 6 gets under way, we’re set to see the sheriff considering hanging up his badge for good. But will he follow through?
A truly satisfying final season is a rare thing in television. To start with, most shows won’t even know in advance when a run turns out to be a final hurrah. Oviously, that, in turn, makes it harder for the creators to tell whether it’s time to tie up all those loose ends – or rather, to create a nail-biting cliffhanger in hopes of a renewal.
On the other hand, shows that have a stellar first few years often peter out. After two or three seasons, their peak audience days are over, and their conclusion is served lukewarm to remaining hardcore fans (Glee and Desperate Housewives, we’re looking right at you.)
So we’re swinging our 10-gallon hats that the upcoming final season of Longmire will not fall prey to either of these pitfalls. The crime drama has kept us on the edge of our seats for each and every one of its instalments. And sure, while we’re not really ready to see the sun set, we know at least that its conclusion is in good hands.
That being said, which other final seasons are worth the mention? Which series should you definitely hold out for until the very end? Here is our round-up of our very favourites.