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Some endings feel expected. Others hit out of nowhere. In 2025, Netflix is preparing to close the curtains on several of its most iconic shows. These aren’t cancellations or abrupt exits. These are planned, purposeful goodbyes. For long-time fans, it’s a chance to say farewell on their own terms. For new viewers, it’s one last binge before the story ends.

After years of Demogorgons, neon bikes, and synth-heavy tension, Stranger Things will finally wrap with Season 5. The final episodes are scheduled to roll out in late 2025. Hawkins, Indiana, will get its ending, and the Upside Down will stop turning. It is the kind of finale that will define the platform’s legacy. Netflix is aiming for something big, dramatic, and complete.

Meanwhile, Squid Game is preparing for its last round. Season 3 will mark the end of the psychological survival thriller that took over the world in 2021. The games return on June 27, 2025, promising more brutality, more strategy, and one final statement on the cost of desperation.

Fantasy fans also have a goodbye on the calendar. The Witcher, once a flagship genre show, will conclude with Season 5. After cast changes and a mixed reception in later seasons, the decision to end feels less like a shock and more like a clean break. Geralt’s journey deserves a proper finish, and now it is finally coming.

Cobra Kai is also stepping off the mat. The sequel series to The Karate Kid is ending with Season 6, expected in early 2025. What started as a nostalgic side project grew into a full-blown teen drama with a loyal following. Its finale promises closure, callbacks, and one last kick.

For animation lovers, Big Mouth released its eighth and final season in May 2025. It remains Netflix’s longest-running scripted original. What began as a crude coming-of-age comedy about puberty evolved into something smarter and strangely sincere. Its farewell was loud, awkward, and oddly touching.

The Sandman, based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel, will also bow out with Season 2. The show has been praised for its ambition and visuals. With a clear end in sight, fans can expect a visually rich, emotionally weighty finale that honours the source.

In a different approach, Heartstopper will not return with a full Season 4. Instead, its creators have opted for a feature-length film to wrap up the story. This pivot feels fitting for a show built on softness, intimacy, and small moments. The film will likely bring a quiet, meaningful goodbye.

Historical drama The Empress is also concluding in 2025 with its third season. The German series found a loyal international audience and now has the chance to finish with intention and grace.

Finally, You ended its twisted, psychological run with Season 5 in April 2025. Joe Goldberg’s arc is over. The final season circled back to the show’s roots, closing the loop on a story about obsession, identity, and all the damage love can do.

These endings don’t feel rushed. Most of these shows are ending because they have decided to do so, not because Netflix has decided to discontinue them. In a streaming world full of sudden cancellations, that is rare. And refreshing.

Netflix shows ending in 2025

• Stranger Things
• Squid Game
• The Witcher
• Cobra Kai
• The Sandman
• Big Mouth
• Heartstopper (feature film)
• The Empress
• You