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Succession, Barry, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel air their series finales this week, but will their final episodes live up to expectations? In honor of shows that have successfully served their fans the right ending, we've decided to rank the 40 best TV finales of the 21st century.

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Television

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Way back in 2018, The Americans provided one of the most memorable conclusions in modern TV history. We talked to the cast and creators of the Cold War drama to produce an oral history of the making of the final episode.

Best Quote: “By the end, there was a lot of joking about what we’d do to the wig box. Years after, on other jobs, I was like, 'I will not wear a wig.'” —Matthew Rhys

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Martin Scorsese's three-hour Western, Killers of the Flower Moon, premiered at Cannes this past week. And while Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro offer outstanding performances, it's the 80-year-old director's exploration of deeper issues that make the film feel like a triumph. 

Best Quote: “Over more than 50 years, a man who started making films about the idiosyncratic life on his tiny New York City block expanded his vision out to the wider world, all the while maintaining—and developing—his unique, generous, and humorous perspective." —Manuela Lazic

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NBA

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After the Lakers were swept by the Nuggets on Monday night, LeBron James hinted at retirement during a 13-minute press conference. But is it possible that basketball's biggest star will actually walk away from the game?

Best Quote: “LeBron is past his athletic prime, but he’s still a wildly valuable player who can be a critical contributor to a contender.” —Kevin O'Connor 

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