Game Of Thrones to The Big Bang Theory: TV shows ending in 2019

New Year might be time to refresh perspectives and make plans to better ourselves for the months (January) ahead, but sorry there’s a tidal wave of death arriving in 2019.

Few TV shows can boast the global impact of Game Of Thrones. A defining show of the golden era which has placed characters like Jon Snow and Ned Stark as cultural touchstones up there with Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings.

The final eighth season in April will finally answer who, if anyone, will claim the Iron Throne. While season seven had some questionable narrative choices, this will undoubtedly deliver as the biggest TV spectacle of 2019.

The Big Bang Theory

Opinion might be split on The Big Bang Theory’s sitcom merit, but it’s hard to argue its impact as one of the biggest comedy successes on TV this century.

The show is set to end in May after twelve seasons, bringing an end to the age of Bazinga and more tragically, representing the last we’ll see of Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper.

Gotham

Created by Bruno Heller, Gotham has distinguished itself as a worthy Batman spin-off after a rocky opening.

This final fifth season starting in January looks to be a fittingly blockbuster end too – as villains Penguin, Riddler and more rampage over crime-ridden Gotham. It’s making way for new life, however, with Heller creating a new spin-off based on butler Alfred Pennyworth.

A Series Of Unfortunate Events

One of the most underrated shows in Netflix’s collection is bowing out with a third season, which will adapt the final books in Lemony Snicket’s series.

The first two seasons represent the best family TV outings you can find on the platform, with an excellently malevolent turn from Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Kimmy, Titus, Jacqueline and Lillian will be dropping quips for the last time in January, when the second half of season four arrives on Netflix.

This might not be the end altogether, however, with claims there could be a standalone movie in the works to put a bow on this sharply-written colourful zinger.

Transparent

Following the departure of Jeffrey Tambor amid sexual misconduct allegations, Transparent will return for one final fifth season without its main star.

The show is staying perky though for the final sprint, with the last episode set to be a musical outing which creator Jill Solloway hopes will blend Jesus Christ Superstar, La La Land and Flight Of The Conchords.

The seventh and final season of Veep will arrive in the spring and consist, aptly, of seven episodes.

The political ensemble show has become a critical darling, with star Tony Hale bagging two Emmy awards for his portrayal of Selina’s personal aide Gary Walsh.

Mr Robot

Starring Rami Malek, who’s stunning turn as Freddie Mercury in Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has catapulted his name yonder, will return to his flagship TV role in Mr. Robot for a final fourth season next year.

The show is another underappreciated gem, which sees Malek play exemplary but troubled hacker Elliot Alderson, who is recruited by the mysterious Mr Robot played by Christian Slater.

Shadowhunters

The second half of the third and final season of Shadowhunters will land in February, which will feature twelve episodes including a two-part finale.

The show has a diehard dedicated fanbase mainly among teenagers, and is based on the hugely popular book series The Mortal Instruments written by Cassandra Clare.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

The final episodes of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s fourth season are set to air in 2019, bringing an end to the kinetic mix of original music, comedy and themes of mental illness.

Starring Rachel Bloom and Vincent Rodriguez, the show has become a beloved favourite of many which has been somewhat overlooked by the majority.

Homeland

After seven seasons, Homeland is coming to an end with a final eighth season in June 2019, which has picked up eight Emmys and five Golden Globes.

Little is known about the final season, except it will take place ‘overseas’ and will leave Donald Trump parallels behind in favour of a time-jump from season seven.

Jane The Virgin

After dramatic shootings and the arrival of a game-changing character, Jane The Virgin is wrapping up with more questions hanging over its head than ever before.

Gina Rodriguez stars as Jane in this satirical rom-com series, which will bow out with a fifth season sometime in 2019.

Orange Is The New Black

After House Of Cards came to an end this year, Netflix is cutting ties with another of its original flagships in prison drama Orange Is The New Black.

The seventh and final season will wave goodbye to Litchfield prison, which will pick up after the season six cliffhanger of inmate Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) finally being released.

Broad City

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer’s popular series will end in January, which initially started out as web-series before being picked up by Comedy Central in 2014.

The reason behind bringing it to a close is to end the characters at the rightful time, with the show deemed as an encapsulation of New York living in your 20s.

The Affair

After a dramatic season four twist saw a major character killed off, The Affair will be back for a final fifth season at some point in 2019.

According to a logline, the show will follow season four events and ‘find the characters coming to terms with the consequences of their choices – as they make the realisation that if they really want to change their futures, they must first face the past’. Lovely.

Poldark

After four seasons of swooning with scythes in crop fields, Debbie Horsfield’s Poldark is bowing out with a fifth and final season next year.

Of course, the above description is very reductive for what’s a classy period drama – even though most will be mourning the absence of Aidan Turner in their Sunday night schedules.