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Cliffhangers
cliffhangers
Dec. 13, 2023
The Buccaneers
Couldn’t Leave Well Enough Alone
The last 30 seconds of the season finale chose (narrative) violence.
By
Kathryn VanArendonk
continue watching?
Nov. 20, 2022
Dead to Me
’s Many, Many, Many Cliffhangers: An Episodic Guide
As 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 Ending
It’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 Give
Not 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
cliffhangers
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 Smollett
If 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