Cliffhangers

continue watching? Nov. 20, 2022

Dead to Me’s Many, Many, Many Cliffhangers: An Episodic GuideAs the addictive Netflix dramedy comes to a close, let’s review all the twists, reveals, and OMG moments that made it binge-watch royalty.

By Maggie Fremont

delayed gratification Apr. 14, 2022

Severance Earned Its Cliffhanger EndingIt’s understandable to feel resentful of the abrupt denial of closure. It’s also the point.

By Jen Chaney

endings Jan. 17, 2022

The Yellowjackets Finale Gave Us All It Needed to GiveNot all mystery-box shows are built to sustain the speculation and scrutiny they invite, but this one has laid a strong foundation.

By Jen Chaney

the art of ending things Feb. 26, 2021

What Makes Viewers ‘Tune In Next Week"?Veteran TV writers share how they craft cliffhanger endings for everything from comedies to soaps to docuseries.

By Jen Chaney

empire Feb. 22, 2019

What Empire Might Look Like Without Jussie SmollettIf the series must move forward without Smollett, writing out his character Jamal Lyon wouldn’t be hard, but it would be a major loss.

By Starrene Rhett Rocque

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