The idea of doing a finale for a series like HBO’s Entourage seems to go against the very idea of the show. Whereas some series, like Lost or The Shield, demand a final closure or reckoning, Entourage has always been dedicated to the idea that things just go on. This is not to say that I wanted the show to last forever—the show has seemed to be on autopilot since the Medellin arc ended—but there was not real narrative reason that it shouldn’t.

So Entourage ended last night with an ending that could just as well have been a season ending. This serves a practical purpose, since there’s been talk about continuing its story in the movies. But it also fit the spirit of the show, which made it clear over the years that there might be an obstacle here or there, but—despite the title “The End”—the Vince and company’s bromance would go on.