Power on... The Bear season 5's ending — and what its finale got right that Stranger Things and The Boys' last episodes didn't
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Narrative franchises that stick the landing extend the monetization window—The Bear’s "near-perfect" finale is a reminder that endings are retention infrastructure, not just creative choices. If you run a content or IP-driven business, treat final seasons and product sunsets as brand equity events, not just cost centers.
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