Episode 109

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28th May 2025

The Greatest Last Shots in Movie + TV History

Some stories end with a bang. Some just… fade away. But the best ones? They leave you staring at the screen, unable to move.

This week on A.J. Chat, we’re counting down the 15 most powerful final shots in movie and TV history—from explosive finales to quiet heartbreakers. These aren’t just endings. They’re final images burned into your brain.


From The Sopranos cutting to black…


To Inception’s spinning top…


To the bus ride in The Graduate…


To Breaking Bad’s final breath…

These shots defined entire stories with a single frame.


🎬 You'll hear about:




  • The last-second choices that changed everything



  • What made these scenes unforgettable



  • Why some directors leave you with silence, fog, or fire



  • How one image can rewrite an entire film


🎥 Whether you're a filmmaker, a critic, or just a story-lover—this one’s for you.


🎙️ Subscribe to A.J. Chat for weekly deep dives into iconic moments, forgotten chaos, and the scenes that still haunt us.


📱 Watch clips + scene analysis on TikTok and IG (@auntjody1976)

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