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A Sudden Downer Ending is a series finale in which an otherwise completely upbeat, accessible series ends on an unimaginably bleak note. Can also apply to self-contained movies, books, video games or etcetera with such endings. Often done because True Art Is Angsty and because Mood Whiplash is an effective way of manipulating your audience, or as a way of adding depth to the main characters at the last moment. As an Ending Trope, expect spoilers. Examples of Sudden Downer Ending include:

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  • Sudden Downer Ending
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  • A Sudden Downer Ending is a series finale in which an otherwise completely upbeat, accessible series ends on an unimaginably bleak note. Can also apply to self-contained movies, books, video games or etcetera with such endings. Often done because True Art Is Angsty and because Mood Whiplash is an effective way of manipulating your audience, or as a way of adding depth to the main characters at the last moment. As an Ending Trope, expect spoilers. Examples of Sudden Downer Ending include:
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  • A Sudden Downer Ending is a series finale in which an otherwise completely upbeat, accessible series ends on an unimaginably bleak note. Can also apply to self-contained movies, books, video games or etcetera with such endings. Often done because True Art Is Angsty and because Mood Whiplash is an effective way of manipulating your audience, or as a way of adding depth to the main characters at the last moment. The 3-way baby of Mood Whiplash, Cerebus Syndrome and Downer Ending. See also The End of the World as We Know It, The Bad Guy Wins, Gainax Ending, Cruel Twist Ending, and Kill'Em All. Can be a result of Creator Breakdown. Can result in major Ending Aversion and cries of Ruined FOREVER. As an Ending Trope, expect spoilers. Examples of Sudden Downer Ending include:
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