Top 10 MOST Underrated Animated Series Finales Ever

Complaints that this show was geared toward children led to low adult viewership. But five seasons of exciting and humorous Marvel storylines kept us entertained. The final season focused on Black Panther. A previous disagreement led to him splintering from the group, but in the finale, he is joined by Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, Falcon, and Iron Man. We loved seeing this superhero team together for the first time in the series. After a battle against Madame Masque, who has plans for world domination, she is defeated. The superhero team takes Black Panther back into the fold. The series concludes on a satisfying note and ties up all of its loose ends.

Executive producers of “The Simpsons'' created this underappreciated series about the eccentric residents of Mission Hill. The show was recognized for its realistic depiction of queer relationships. The positive partnership between Gus and Wally, a 60s something gay couple, even led to the series receiving a GLAAD award. In the episode that ended up being the finale, a movie screening for a little known Sci-Fi film starring Gus is being organized and Kevin cannot contain his excitement for it. Years earlier, Wally cast Gus as the star of his movie “The Man From Pluto.” Without saying too much, the movie flopped but Wally had no regrets because it meant he met his husband. This heartwarming show, gone too soon, truly was ahead of its time.

Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi voice their characters, Rapunzel and Eugene, from the movie “Tangled” in this animated series based on the Disney film. Award-winning and star-studded, the “Tangled” franchise is entertaining and sends positive messages. But it couldn’t compete with “Frozen,” which was released only three years later. The “Tangled” TV series therefore received much less attention too. In the finale of “Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure”, Rapunzel confronts Cassandra, her former best friend turned enemy and together they confront the demon villain Zhan Tiri. There is a build up to an epic battle scene to get the sundrop and moonstone with a solar eclipse in the background - and it delivers. Rapunzel is able to save all and everyone lives happily ever after, after all. A satisfying conclusion to a quite excellent animated series.

“Rugrats” creators helped develop this strictly-for-adults animation in the mid-90s, but the social commentary resonates even more today. This is why the show’s critical reception was positive, despite low viewership numbers possibly due to its late night slot. Jason Alexander voices Duckman, an anthropomorphic duck who works as a private detective. In the final episode of the series, many old characters return for a four-couple wedding, including Duckman’s deceased wife. Her reanimation never gets fully explained, leaving audiences to believe that more episodes were planned, but never produced. This underrated series left their fans on the edge of their seats and with lots of questions, but it was a good ride while it lasted.

This series about a propane salesman and his family in Arlen, Texas amassed a loyal following, but interest waned in the later seasons. It never got the acclaim it deserved because it was overshadowed by other, more popular adult animations on Fox in the early 2000s. We won’t name names. “To Sirloin With Love” is the official ending to the series, although there are four additional episodes that were released the following year. Fans loved this final episode because of its nostalgia and sentimentality. Hank and Bobby finally connect over Hank’s one true love: grilling with propane. It was a reminder of why we fell in love with the show in the first place. We loved to see this wholesome series end on a high note.

During its era, “Superman: The Animated Series” was one of the best cartoons on TV. This version of Clark Kent, voiced by Tim Daly, is more modern and much more serious. The show was noted for its relatable themes, award-winning sound, and the plot’s closeness to the comics. It could not, however, compete with “Batman: The Animated Series” which had been so popular that it continued to air as “The New Batman Adventures” for a time. Therefore, we feel it never got the recognition it deserved. We absolutely loved “Superman”’s series finale though. Our hero and Darkseid have an epic battle on the villain’s home planet Apokolips. It is an exciting and conclusive ending to an excellent series that deserves more appreciation.

Higher stakes, stranger situations, and bigger magic is how creator and star of “Gravity Falls” Alex Hirsch described the finale, “Weirdmaggedon.” And boy does he deliver. Action-packed, while also bringing many of the beloved characters back into the story arc, this show’s conclusion had critics finding little to fault. Throughout the finale were reminders of previous episodes; little nuggets of nostalgia. Fans loved how creators wrapped up the series in a touching way. Though it was Disney XD’s most watched telecast at the time, this animated series finale is so good that it deserves even more of a shout out than it’s already had. We were happy to see the show end on its own terms and on a high note.

A do-over day? Thanks to Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s Do-Over-Inator, this becomes a reality in “Phineas and Ferb”’ series finale. Candace finally has the chance to snitch on her brothers on the last day of summer. They even sing about it in a catchy pop-anthem duet. Without giving too much away, they create a disaster, but then save the day. They get the spotlight. The villains pretty much become the heroes. Was the show about them all along? Before “Gravity Falls,” this finale had the largest viewership of any show in Disney XD’s history with 1.4 million viewers tuned in. However, some fans felt the series left a few too many loose ends. Regardless, we were thrilled by an exciting final episode that truly gave some underrated characters their moment to shine.

A pit of deadly vipers, a building explosion, and the future Batman’s secret identity exposed? These are just a few things that make the series finale of “Batman Beyond” unforgettable. This series is about Terry McGinnis, Bruce Wayne’s teenage protege. It’s a uniquely dark take on The Caped Crusader. Despite not being considered a typical or official series finale, we love this episode because it’s somehow both sinister and light hearted. Some fans felt this story arc was too distant from the familiar characters in the Batman comics they knew and loved and reception was mixed. Nevertheless, to us and many other fans who’ve helped give the show its cult status, “Unmasked” was a high-energy ending to a different and disturbing series that seemed to fall way under the radar.

This sequel to Avatar deservingly takes our top spot. The series is about Avatar Korra and is the conclusion to her emotional journey. It features one of the greatest bending villains of the series, Kuvira, who wows audiences with power and lethality. Like its predecessor “Avatar”, the series garnered critical acclaim. It’s praised for raising awareness of sociopolitical issues like class inequality and queer representation. It also opened doors for same-sex relationships in children’s television. Fans especially praised the poignant writing and themes that come full circle in the series’ conclusion. Though not as wildly popular as Avatar, this sequel deserves all of its accolades if not more. After watching the standout series finale, you might just be ready to start it all over again.