2026 is shaping up to be a year of goodbyes. Across networks and streamers, a wave of long-running and era-defining shows are preparing to take their final bow. Some are ending by design, others after reinvention, and a few because the story has finally said all it needs to say. Whether they go out quietly or in chaos, these finales mark the closing of chapters we’ve lived with for years—and they’re already changing how we watch what comes next.
All American
The final season is expected to bring long-overdue closure after Season 7’s generational reset, resolving the Crenshaw vs. Beverly rivalry, the Baker/Jeremy family tension, Coop’s evolving future, and the unresolved playoff cliffhanger—while honoring the show’s legacy beyond Spencer James.
The Neighborhood
The show’s last stretch should feel like a warm send-off: big character wrap-ups, familiar relationship beats (especially Calvin and Dave), and “where do we go from here” moments for both families—setting up a satisfying goodbye while the world continues through Crutch.
Power Book IV: Force — Ended Jan 16
Season 3 is shaping up to be Tommy Egan’s Chicago chapter closing with maximum chaos—final betrayals, final power moves, and final consequences—while still leaving the door cracked for Tommy to pop up again elsewhere in the Power universe.
Outer Banks
The endgame looks darker and more personal, with the Pogues pushed by grief and vengeance into one last high-stakes run—wrapping the treasure hunt with emotional closure, grown-up consequences, and a true “last adventure” sendoff.
The Boys
The final season promises an all-out, brutal reckoning between Butcher and Homelander, resolving the fallout of Season 4 while pushing the show’s political satire and violence to its limits—before the universe continues through spinoffs like Gen V and Vought Rising.
The Chi
The last chapter will focus on consequences, grief, and resilience, closing out long-running arcs around family, power, and survival on the South Side, while confronting the emotional and systemic costs that shaped the community over eight seasons.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Season 3 will adapt the saga’s endgame, building toward Sozin’s Comet and Aang’s final confrontation with Fire Lord Ozai, balancing large-scale war with Aang’s moral struggle over destiny, power, and mercy—bringing the Legend of Aang to a definitive close.
The Comeback
Season 3 will satirize Hollywood’s AI-driven future through Valerie Cherish’s latest attempt at relevance, offering a sharp, uncomfortable farewell that leans into ambition, delusion, and the cost of chasing validation in an industry that never stops changing.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
The last season should fully cement Kanan’s transformation—family fractures, betrayals that don’t come back from, and the final bridge into the larger Power mythology—ending with the feeling that the origin story is complete, not cut short.
The Empress
The final season is expected to end quietly but powerfully, centering Elisabeth’s inner conflict between freedom and duty, resolving political and personal tensions with emotional clarity rather than spectacle.
Good Omens
The story concludes with a single 90-minute finale designed to definitively resolve Aziraphale and Crowley’s fractured bond, delivering an epic yet intimate ending rooted in love, loyalty, and celestial rebellion.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Colbert’s run will close with a victory lap of political satire, cultural commentary, and legacy moments, marking the end of an era not just for the host, but for traditional network late-night television.
The Legend of Vox Machina
The series is building toward a two-season endgame centered on The Whispered One, resolving major character arcs and sacrifices while delivering a definitive conclusion to Vox Machina’s story beyond the tabletop origins.
Like Water for Chocolate
The final season is expected to go all-in on the story’s magical realism and emotional payoff, bringing Tita and Pedro’s love story to its defining, bittersweet conclusion—while closing the book on generational control, family secrets, and the cost of choosing freedom over tradition.
Queer Eye
The final season is built to be a heartfelt victory lap: emotional transformations, big gratitude energy, and a legacy-focused goodbye—especially with the D.C. setting making the farewell feel symbolic, reflective, and intentionally full-circle.
Outlander
The final season should deliver epic-romance closure with war at the doorstep, long-running mysteries coming to a head, and a legacy-focused ending for Jamie and Claire—aiming for catharsis even if it has to chart its own path beyond the books.
The Witcher
Season 5 is expected to finish the saga with a reunion-driven endgame: Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri finally converging as the threats intensify—closing the “found family” arc with hard choices, heavy loss, and a definitive final chapter.
Yellowjackets
Season 4 is set up as the reckoning: the wilderness mythology, the secrets, and the adult survivors’ lies collapsing into one last confrontation—answering long-held questions while forcing everyone to pay the emotional bill they’ve been avoiding.
Ridiculousness
The ending won’t be a “finale” moment as much as an era fading out: more classic format, more familiar faces, and then the slow realization that the show is done making new memories—leaving behind a massive library that’ll probably live on in reruns.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Season 4 is expected to close the Europe chapter with Daryl and Carol’s emotional endgame—escape, survival, and what “home” even means now—while still keeping the wider universe door open for future reunions and crossovers.
The Way Home
The final season should finally turn the key on the show’s biggest mysteries, giving answers about the pond, the rules, and the family secrets—ending as a generational healing story with emotional closure, not just puzzle-piece reveals.
Grantchester
The final season will offer a reflective, character-driven farewell, with Alphy and Geordie facing life-changing decisions about faith, purpose, and partnership—ending the series with emotional resolution rather than shock.
Final Season May Air 2026 or 2027
Mayor of Kingstown
Season 5 is the unfortunate end, expect a gritty, consequence-heavy wrap where Mike McLusky’s “keep the peace” mission finally hits its limit—closing arcs through power shifts, retaliation, and a finale that likely leans tragic more than triumphant. The final season is expected in late 2026 or early 2027
Beauty in Black
The final season is set up as a no-holds-barred endgame for Kimmie, pushing the Bellarie beauty empire into its most dangerous chapter yet—where betrayals catch up, power shifts get ruthless, and every secret comes with consequences. Expect a darker, more cutthroat finish that closes Kimmie’s rise with intention, not mercy, as the series delivers a definitive, high-stakes farewell in late 2026 or early 2027