How The Last of Us Finale Could Have Been Fixed
Joel’s moral dilemma suffers from a contrived setup and rushed pacing.
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Episode 427: Mid-Story Resolution
It's the end of book one, and you're starting book two, what to do?
Five Types of Annoying Cliffhangers
Instead of ending your story, have you considered throwing it off a cliff?
Episode 416: Falling Action
The encore of storytelling.
The Climaxes of Marvel’s Phase Four, From Worst to Best
Will Spider-Man, Black Panther, or someone else take home the prize for best climax?
Five Stories Undermined by Their Epilogue
An epilogue should complement the story, not contradict it.
The Four Ways to Create a Bittersweet Ending
Character karma doesn't stop us from creating complex and nuanced stories.
Six Types of Downward Turning Points
Downward turning points make failure feel satisfying.
How to Create an Unhappy Ending
In a truly tragic story, the hero fails because they made the wrong choice.
Q&A: Are Epilogues Good or Bad?
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Five Stories With Unsatisfying Endings
An unsatisfying ending ruins the lasting impression a story leaves.
Episode 307: Constructing a Tragedy
In storytelling, happy endings are the default for good reason.
The Climaxes of Marvel’s Phase Three, Part 2
Will these final films improve, or will Marvel's tradition of shoddy endings continue?
The Mixed Climaxes of Marvel’s Phase Three, Part 1
Can Marvel's next series of climaxes avoid mediocrity?
Star Trek Series Finales From Worst to Best
Long-running series must face the challenge of meeting expectations and providing closure.
The Good and Bad Climaxes From Marvel’s Phase Two
Despite its spotty track record, Marvel manages to present a mixed bag.
Five Stories With Anticlimactic Endings
When the climax is a disappointment, the whole story suffers.
Eight Ways to Hook Readers at the End of Chapters
Just one more chapter... just one more chapter... just one more... just one more...
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