All Characters Perfect: S&L Finale

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All Characters Perfect? Dissecting the Succession & Last of Us Series Finales

Okay, so, Succession and The Last of Us. Two wildly different shows, both ending this year, both leaving fans buzzing (and, in some cases, completely freaking out). We’re gonna dive into those finales, focusing on whether each show nailed the ending for all its characters – or if some folks got totally shafted. Let's be real, the internet exploded after both aired.

Succession: A Bitter Pill, or a Perfectly Sour End?

Man, that Succession finale, huh? The whole season felt like a slow-motion car crash, and the ending… well, it was a car crash in slow motion that also involved a boardroom coup and a shocking betrayal. We all knew it was going to be messy, but did anyone really predict that?

Shiv's Choice: A Triumph or a Tragedy?

Shiv's decision to ultimately side with her brothers was a major talking point. Some saw it as a realistic portrayal of ambition and family loyalty, messed up as that loyalty might be. Others felt it was a betrayal of her own agency, a tragic end for a character who had clawed her way to the top. The thing is, it feels real. It wasn't a clean victory or a devastating loss. It was messy, ambiguous, and perfectly aligned with the show's cynical tone. She kinda got played, and that's depressing but also believable. You felt for her.

Roman's Unlikely Path: Growth or Stasis?

Roman, the most volatile of the Roy siblings, ended up... strangely okay? His quiet acceptance of Kendall's power grab was, admittedly, a little jarring. It felt like a departure from his usual chaotic energy. Did he truly grow? Or did he just find a quiet corner of the empire where he could cause trouble from afar? Personally, I'm leaning towards the latter. He's still Roman. But the ending leaves room for that interpretation, which I respect.

The Last of Us: A Hopeful Ending, or a Bit Too Neat?

Shifting gears, The Last of Us finale felt like a very different beast. Where Succession embraced the harsh realities of power and greed, The Last of Us offered a glimmer of hope amidst the post-apocalyptic wasteland. But was that hope too neatly packaged?

Ellie's Choice: A Satisfying Conclusion or a Cop-Out?

Ellie's choice to not kill Abby felt… divisive, to say the least. Many viewers felt it was a necessary step for her character arc, a demonstration of growth and forgiveness. However, others felt it was a rushed and somewhat unsatisfying resolution to a long-simmering conflict. Personally, it left me a bit conflicted. It was hopeful, but the show didn't earn that level of hopefulness entirely.

The Final Moments: A Bit Too Hollywood?

While the final scene between Ellie and Joel in Jackson felt poignant, there's a fair argument to be made that it was a little too perfect. The show did a good job of maintaining that tension, but that final scene felt almost... Hollywood ending-ish. Still, it did leave room for future seasons, or at least more storytelling.

The Verdict: Perfect? Not Quite. But Pretty Darn Good.

Both finales left me with a complex mix of emotions. Neither was "perfect" in the sense of satisfying every viewer. But both provided compelling conclusions to their respective narratives, even if those conclusions involved some tough pills to swallow. Both shows really mastered the art of leaving viewers with things to think about, long after the credits rolled. And that’s the real mark of a great show – it sticks with you. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.