lõppsaadet

Lõppsaadet is the Estonian term used to refer to the final episode of a television program or series. The word is formed from lõpp, meaning end, and saade, meaning program or show. In everyday usage, lõppsaadet denotes the concluding installment that wraps up a season or the entire run of a show.

The finale typically aims to provide closure for ongoing storylines and characters, answer key questions, and offer some form of resolution for the audience. Depending on the genre, it may include a variety of elements such as a dramatic conclusion, a retrospective montage, special guests, live performances, or behind-the-scenes material. Reality and competition programs often incorporate a results segment or reunion in their finales, while dramas might close with a definitive ending or a time jump.

Formats and broadcast approaches for lõppsaadet vary. It can be a longer-than-usual studio episode, a standalone special, or a multi-part event. Finishes may be aired in prime time, broadcast live, or pre-recorded, and sometimes are designed to maximize viewership and public discussion. In some contexts the finale also serves as a factor in decisions about renewing or canceling the show, though this is not universal.

Lõppsaadet as a concept is part of the broader practice of concluding television programs. It is distinct from regular episode-to-episode storytelling and is closely tied to audience expectations, ratings, and the overall narrative arc of the series. See also saade, hooaja lõpp, televisioon.