AMC TV’s Breaking Bad wrapped up its five-season run on Sunday, and many people are buzzing about the concluding episode. I thought that it was great, and I am enjoying reading about what others think, such as commentary by the two lead actors. I’ve also been thinking about other series finales, good (Roswell), bad (The X-Files), and ugly (Lost). What were some of the finales that you loved or hated, readers?
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Walt Jacobs is the Dean of the College of Social Sciences at San José State University. A sociologist, this blog chronicles his journeys in collegiate administration, where he applies his view of academic leadership as both a social science and an art.
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Walt Jacobs — October 2, 2013
What some academics think of "Breaking Bad": http://www.psmag.com/culture/academics-think-breaking-bad-67113/
Kelly O'Brien — October 3, 2013
This was the best series finale I have experienced. LOVED it. All of the characters end up where I thought they should be, but there were still some surprises.
"Big Love" was disappointing. Not apocalyptic enough. "Weeds" was interesting, because while it wasn't quite what I wanted or expected, it was simultaneously realistic/inevitable, and tinged with mystery (who did it?).
Walt Jacobs — October 3, 2013
Agreed on Breaking Bad, Kelly! I only watched a few episodes of Weeds, and never watched Big Love. I'm hoping that the finale of Dexter was good, but I haven't yet seen any of the last season episodes. No spoilers, please!