"Sense8" fans got a happy ending this weekend thanks to the premiere of a special series finale episode that wrapped up all the major storylines left dangling by Season 2. But does every show deserve, or even require, that sort of treatment? Liz and Ben discuss. Surprisingly, "The X-Files" comes up.

When Does a Canceled Show Need a Series Finale?

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It's the last episode of Very Good TV Podcast, so Liz and Ben use the occasion to say goodbye... and, of course, talk about series finales. Do not fear — one last time, both "The X-Files" and "The Leftovers" come up.

The Series Finale: Episode 214

We don't want to talk about it. Except we do. Liz and Ben will dearly miss HBO's iconoclastic comedy about American politics, for all of its nuances and all of its outrageousness.

We'll Miss You, VEEP: Episode 213

It's a Very Good TV Podcast first: An Oscar winner as a special guest! Also, Liz and Ben LEFT THE OFFICE to visit Adam McKay at his home in Los Angeles, where we got into McKay's role behind the scenes on HBO's "Succession." Secrets are revealed! Laughs are enjoyed! Fun is had!

Talking SUCCESSION with Adam McKay! Episode 212

For five seasons, Fox's "Gotham" delivered a twisted take on DC favorites, and Liz and Bn aren't afraid to take a moment and pay tribute to what the show did so very very well.

We'll Miss You, GOTHAM: Episode 211

No spoilers for GAME OF THRONES Season 8, Episode 2 here! Instead, Liz and Ben examine the GOT season premiere, and how serialized storytelling enables episodes of television that don't actually have any story. (Shockingly, both THE X-FILES annnnnnd THE LEFTOVERS come up!)

When Does a Canceled Show Need a Series Finale?

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