Sometimes, TV shows leave us hanging with cliffhangers so intense that they make us question our very existence. These 12 shows knew how to pique our interest to the breaking point, whether it was through a demon attack, an army from Hell, or a mysterious baby.
As we go in the depths of these TV moments that left us gasping, we know that if the show must end, let it at least end with a bang—just not the kind that leaves us endlessly wondering what happens next!
Mork & Mindy
An example of such a show is the highly popular Mork & Mindy (1978–1982) with the great comedian Robin Williams. The show was first a spin-off of Happy Days; it later was noted for the sort of comedy that Williams contributed to the show.
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Unlike most anime series based on manga or novels, this show was an original series. The final scene was a climax where the protagonist Stocking, a cast member of the series, was a demon and attacked her sister Panty.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Even though it was one of the programs that aired on Fox Kids, internal issues led to the cancellation of the show after the *Spider-Wars* Just like the television series, the show left the viewers wondering about Mary Jane’s destiny, and this caused discontent among many people who followed the show.
Moesha
Another show that was cancelled on the wrong side is the sitcom Moesha, which was aired between 1996 and 2001. The series was set in the context of a black upper middle class family, which was something that was liked by the audiences for its realistic jokes.
Carnivale
Regardless of whether or not it was a hit, HBO’s **Carnivale** (2003-2005) was a show ahead of its time. At first, it was a series that was based on the genres of mythology, fantasy, and drama. It had its followers but never achieved the level of a hit series.
The Society
Another series that was quite watchable but got canceled was “The Society” (2019), which aired on Netflix. In the show, there was a group of teenagers who got home one day and found that every person in the town had disappeared.
Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman
The same happened to “Lois & Clark,” which was on the air from 1993 to 1997. The intention was to produce a fifth season of the show; however, the last episode of the series only showed Lois and Clark babysitting a mysterious baby and did not get a conclusion because of the show’s cancellation.
Pushing Daisies
“Pushing Daisies” (2007-2009) is known to feature a style that is quite peculiar and rather reminiscent of a fairy tale. This show was about a pie maker who can bring a person back to life just by touching him or her. The show was taken off the air after two seasons.
My name is Earl
One of the most shocking finales in the history of television was the show “My Name is Earl,” broadcasted from the year 2005 to 2009. This show depicted the life of a man named Earl who, due to his newly acquired sense of morality, wanted to repent for his sins by going through a list of things to do.
Hannibal
As NBC’s show “Hannibal” (2013-2015) came to an end, the show left the viewers with quite a literal and quite a metaphorical cliff. The show, which was dedicated to the character of Hannibal Lecter in a dark and stylish manner, was loved by the viewers.
Angel
Still, the fans of the show were able to perceive that this show was darker in theme and that, to some extent, they were able to like it. The final episode of the show sets the audience up with Angel and his team encircling an army from Hell, but the fight is never shown.
Agent Carter
Finally, Marvel’s “Agent Carter” (2015-2016) also ended on a cliffhanger that irritates MCU fans to this day. It was about Peggy Carter from the “Captain America” movies and her recount of espionage after the Second World War. The second season stopped on the scene of a shooting. The series was cancelled before the shooter was unmasked – so the audience has something to chew on.
