The polar opposite of a Grand Finale: a series ends abruptly, without resolution of its basic premise, due to some unplanned event such as Cancellation or Author Existence Failure. The story does not end, it simply stops in medias res, possibly with a Cliff Hanger. In a few lucky cases, The Resolution Will Not Be Televised, but goes directly to DVD. In even luckier cases the series will be able to Wrap It Up with a miniseries or theatrical film. More often than not, however, there is no final resolution. Examples of Cut Short include: