The spin-off of Sex and the City was always going to face an uphill battle after Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones, declined to reprise her role in the sequel to the popular HBO series. The show faced a barrage of criticism for various reasons, including the demise of a key character. The series eventually came to an end in 2025, with Carrie Bradshaw choosing to stand on her own two feet instead of waiting for a man. However, many fans believe that the sequel tarnished the cherished memory of the original series. (Image: SKY) 1 of 10
Netflix's pioneering original series, House of Cards, began as a bold statement of intent to revolutionise the TV industry but ended on a disappointing note after lead actor Kevin Spacey became embroiled in scandal and was subsequently dismissed from the show. The series lost its central character, the ruthless Frank Underwood, and with him, its plotline. Despite Robin Wright stepping up admirably to fill the void as the equally cunning Claire Underwood, the series ended not with a bang, but with a whimper. (Image: NETFLIX) 2 of 10
The BBC comedy-drama featuring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh faced backlash from viewers after falling into the problematic pattern of killing off LGBT+ characters. Following seasons of tension and undeniable chemistry between the two leads, Russian assassin Villanelle met her demise moments after finally kissing Eve Polastri. The conclusion proved so unsatisfying that even Luke Jennings, the author behind Killing Eve, condemned the television adaptation's sudden finale for "bowing to convention", though he reassured supporters that Villanelle would continue to exist in his books if not on television. (Image: BBC) 3 of 10
The teen mystery series starring Kristen Bell saw its titular character discover happiness, only for it to be tragically torn away when Logan, her romantic partner, was killed in a car bombing. This would set the stage for the student detective to embark on fresh cases. Many viewers believed the protagonist warranted a superior conclusion that permitted her to achieve contentment whilst continuing her investigative work. (Image: GETTY) 4 of 10