The 12 Most Influential and Shocking TV Cliffhangers of the Past Decade

TV cliffhangers can be frustrating, even worse when they aren't resolved later on. You wouldn't believe the number of TV shows that end in cliffhangers and are never resolved. Even those that are resolved feel torturous as you wait for days, weeks, and sometimes years.

While we could list out all the cliffhangers ever made on TV, we'd be here forever. Instead, we'll be diving into the 12 most influential and shocking TV cliffhangers of the past decade. Click through the slideshow to learn more.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" cliffhangers are incredible. There are so many to choose from! The season four's cliffhanger is frequently mentioned online, especially on Reddit. The episode ends with Holt and Jake living in Florida under a witness protection program.

"The Glades" was canceled before we could receive answers, and the last episode that ever aired was a major cliffhanger. During the show's finale, Jim Longworth is shot by an unseen person and left to die right before Longworth's wedding. It ends with him reaching for his phone to call for help.

We are never going to know more about the teens stranded in "The Wilds" as it was canceled after two seasons – and on a huge cliffhanger. The group of teenagers are left on the island after Gretchen and her group abort their mission/experiment and run away to not get caught. But where are the teens? How do they eventually escape/get rescued?

Like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Breaking Bad" is a show with a long list of cliffhangers. One of the most referenced cliffhangers is during season 5, episode 8. During the final moments of the episode, Hank realizes that Walter White is Heisenberg.

Another cliffhanger of this decade is the season 2 finale of "Sherlock." During this episode, Sherlock fakes his own death. The audience sees him fall and his body on the ground, and yet the camera pans to Sherlock still alive watching the scene.

"The Walking Dead" is one of the most popular TV shows to release in the last decade or so. It's filled with drama, mystery, suspense, and cliffhangers. One notable cliffhanger is at the end of season 6 where Negan beats a group member to death – although the audience doesn't get to see who.

"Santa Clarita Diet" didn't receive a final season to wrap up the story. Instead, it was canceled after a cliffhanger where zombie Sheila bites human Joel to potentially save his life. We just never find out if her bite works.

"Game of Thrones" was another 2010 series with many cliffhangers. A major one was when Cersei accused Tyrion of killing Joffrey and had him arrested. The Red Wedding cliffhanger is also brutal, as quite a few main characters die.

The season 3 ending of "Upload" was shocking. After a courtside victory, the audience is automatically shocked at the hint that only one Nathan survives – but which one?

"The Good Place" was incredible at creating cliffhangers at the end of episodes – especially finales. One of the earlier ones is when Eleanor realizes they are in the Bad Place.

"Spinning Out" was canceled after only one season. While the story ended sweetly, it also left viewers with questions. The final shot is Kat and Justin starting their free skate. Do they do well? Who knows!

"Lockwood & Co." only ran for a season. Although the main story wrapped up at the end, there were hints that left viewers wanting more. It ends with Lockwood about to reveal what's past a locked door.