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Plot device used in fiction
A cliffhanger is a plot device in fiction that places a main character in an unresolved, precarious situation—such as a sudden danger, a difficult dilemma
Cliffhanger
Upcoming film by Jaume Collet-Serra
Cliffhanger is an upcoming American action thriller film serving as a reboot of the 1993 film. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, it stars Lily James, Nell
Cliffhanger_(2027_film)
1993 American film
Cliffhanger is a 1993 American action thriller film starring Sylvester Stallone as a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in the heist of a U.S. Treasury
Cliffhanger_(1993_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up cliffhanger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A cliffhanger is a plot device as an ending of a fictional work. Cliffhanger(s) or Cliff Hanger(s)
Cliffhanger_(disambiguation)
2026 single by Hinatazaka46
"Cliffhanger" (Japanese: クリフハンガー, Hepburn: Kurifuhangā) is the 16th single by Japanese girl group Hinatazaka46, released on January 28, 2026 by Sony Music
Cliffhanger_(song)
1993 video game
Two beat 'em up platform video games based on the film Cliffhanger (1993) were released in 1993. One was developed by Spidersoft for the Nintendo Entertainment
Cliffhanger_(video_game)
1995 novel by Jacqueline Wilson
Cliffhanger is a children's novel written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt, originally published in 1995. Wilson wrote the book after
Cliffhanger_(novel)
Amusement park ride
article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted. Find sources: "Cliffhanger" ride – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2016)
Cliffhanger_(ride)
Comic book imprint of WildStorm
Cliffhanger was an imprint of WildStorm, publishing creator-owned comic books. It was founded in 1998 by Joe Madureira, J. Scott Campbell and Humberto
Cliffhanger_(comics)
Roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. Located in the Crackaxle Canyon section, it was
Dr._Diabolical's_Cliffhanger
Defunct amusement ride
The Cajun Cliffhanger was a rotor-type amusement ride at Six Flags Great America. and was one of the earliest Chance Industries Rotors produced. Due to
Cajun_Cliffhanger
American prime time soap opera (1978–1991)
character to have appeared in every episode. The show was known for its cliffhangers, including the "Who shot J.R.?" mystery. The 1980 episode "Who Done It"
Dallas_(TV_series)
Roller coaster
Cliffhanger is a steel roller coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Originally located at Celebration City in Branson
Cliffhanger (Colorado roller coaster)
Cliffhanger_(Colorado_roller_coaster)
American actor (born 1956)
best known for playing Richard Travers in the 1993 action thriller film Cliffhanger. Linn was born on November 13, 1956, in Spearman, Texas. He lived in
Rex_Linn
American superhero media franchise films
Retrieved May 12, 2018. Kit, Borys; Bond, Paul (May 7, 2013). "Marvel Cliffhanger: Robert Downey Jr.'s $50 Million Sequel Showdown". The Hollywood Reporter
List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films
List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_films
American actor and filmmaker (born 1946)
acting in action films such as Cobra (1986), Tango and Cash (1989), Cliffhanger (1993), Demolition Man (1993), and The Specialist (1994). At the height
Sylvester_Stallone
2008 studio album by Metallica
Death Magnetic is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on September 12, 2008, through Warner Bros. Records in the United
Death_Magnetic
1990 video game
The Cliffhanger: Edward Randy, also known as simply Edward Randy, is a 1990 action video game developed and published by Data East for arcades. Set during
The_Cliffhanger:_Edward_Randy
24th episode of the 4th season of Chuck
"Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger" is the fourth season finale of the American NBC action-comedy television series Chuck. Aired on May 16, 2011, it is the
Chuck_Versus_the_Cliffhanger
Dutch progressive rock band
Cliffhanger (1993–2001) was a Dutch progressive rock band. The band was founded in 1993 by keyboard player Dick Heijboer. Right from the start the band
Cliffhanger_(band)
2021 South Korean television series
nationwide by Nielsen Korea Ko, Dong-hwan (August 31, 2020). "Korean 'Cliffhanger' drama first to be filmed at Mount Jiri". The Korea Times. Retrieved
Jirisan_(TV_series)
American actor (born 1955)
Days of Thunder (1990), Bill Broussard in JFK (1991), Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger (1993), Sherman McMaster in Tombstone (1993), Jared Svenning in Mallrats
Michael_Rooker
Catchphrase concerning a cliffhanger in the soap opera ''Dallas''
a strong legacy in pop culture and the format helped popularize the cliffhanger ending for television series. In the final scene of season 3, J.R. Ewing
Who_shot_J.R.?
Finnish filmmaker (born 1959)
Europe, and Asia. He is known for directing films such as Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, Deep Blue Sea, and Cutthroat Island, the latter of which has the distinction
Renny_Harlin
2025 American film
K Sets 2026 Release Dates For 'Dead Man's Wire', 'Poetic License', 'Cliffhanger' & 'Charlie Harper'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2025
Charlie_Harper_(film)
Suspenseful moment in a New Zealand TV show
The annual Shortland Street cliffhanger is a storyline at the end of each year's season that leaves behind a question to be solved the following year
Shortland_Street_cliffhangers
1989 sourcebook for the GURPS role-playing game
GURPS Cliffhangers is a 1930s pulp-hero sourcebook for the GURPS (Generic Universal Role-Playing System), written by Brian J. Underhill, and published
GURPS_Cliffhangers
American video game company
within the World Rally Championship series. On May 28, EA shut down Cliffhanger Games and cancelled its Black Panther game. EA announced on September
Electronic_Arts
Upcoming animated superhero film
attempting to save his family, with the story continuing directly from the cliffhanger ending of Across. The script and animation for Beyond subsequently changed
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man:_Beyond_the_Spider-Verse
American actress (b. 1962)
television series Northern Exposure, as Jessie Deighan in the feature film Cliffhanger, and as Katie McCoy in Friday Night Lights. She is an author, public
Janine_Turner
Season of television series
banishment was revealed in Episode 11 after the tied vote ended on a cliffhanger in Episode 10. At the beginning of the game, Alan offered the players
The Traitors (American TV series) season 3
The_Traitors_(American_TV_series)_season_3
Series of short subject films
screened at a movie theater for one week, and typically ended with a cliffhanger, in which characters found themselves in perilous situations with little
Serial_film
2005 American police procedural drama television series
season's finale, citing that it was flat from the beginning and had a poor cliffhanger. He said, "The fifth season finale of Criminal Minds was terrible, at
Criminal_Minds
British police procedural television serial
in some jump scares, a handful of near-catastrophes and a couple of cliffhangers and you have all the makings of a taut mystery with intriguingly murky
Vigil_(TV_series)
2026 American action crime drama television series
Nathani, Neha (August 15, 2025). "The S.W.A.T. Spinoff Needs To Resolve 1 Cliffhanger, Says OG Star". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on August 20,
S.W.A.T._Exiles
Fictional serial killer
him he is Red John and whom he subsequently kills. However, after this cliffhanger episode, over the course of the first several episodes of season four
Red_John
British science fiction TV series (1963–2025)
four segments, mimicking the traditional serial format, complete with cliffhangers, and running down the same corridor several times when being chased (the
Doctor_Who
Season of television series
Meanwhile, Julie is determined to bring her family together. 65 14 "The Cliffhanger" Michael Lange J. J. Philbin February 2, 2006 (2006-02-02) 2T6264 5.35
The_O.C._season_3
English actress (born 1989)
which released in 2024. James is set to star as the lead in the upcoming Cliffhanger reboot directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Originally Sylvester Stallone
Lily_James
American motion picture company
Charlie Harper, Maude Apatow's directorial debut Poetic License, and Cliffhanger, a remake of the 1993 action film, featuring Pierce Brosnan and Lily
Row_K_Entertainment
2026 video game
However, each game is intended to feature a self-contained story, free of cliffhangers, unresolved plot threads, and without time travel. The Blood of Dawnwalker
The_Blood_of_Dawnwalker
English-Australian actress (born 1959)
award (Rome Film Festival). Her film appearances include Hook (1991), Cliffhanger (1993), Schindler's List (1993), Disclosure (1994), White Squall (1996)
Caroline_Goodall
Dutch-Italian actor
car brand. He also has an upcoming role in the action film remake of Cliffhanger alongside Lily James. https://www.filmamo.it/attore/lorenzo-de-moor Imas
Lorenzo_de_Moor
7th episode of the 2nd season of The Last of Us
primarily in Downtown Vancouver. The decision to end the season on a cliffhanger signifying the third-season change to Abby's perspective was written
Convergence_(The_Last_of_Us)
Genre of literature, film, and television
devices such as red herrings, plot twists, unreliable narrators, and cliffhangers are used extensively. A thriller is often a villain-driven plot, whereby
Thriller_(genre)
Written or spoken commentary
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Narration
Canadian actor (1960–2002)
portraying henchmen in Academy Award-nominated blockbusters The Mask and Cliffhanger. He was the lead villain in the second season of the War of the Worlds
Denis_Forest
American 1979 drama TV series
Cliffhangers is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from February 27 to May 1, 1979. It attempted to revive the genre of movie serials
Cliffhangers_(TV_series)
American crime thriller television series (2013–2023)
magazines 2014 Entertainment Weekly Season Finale Awards Best Non-Romantic Cliffhanger "Berlin (No. 8) Conclusion" Nominated Funniest Moment in a Drama Nominated
The_Blacklist
Season of television series
2026. Coine, Ari (September 22, 2026). "The Voice Night 2 Recap: Shock Cliffhanger Hits Stage". Hollywood Outbreak. Retrieved September 23, 2026. Gawley
The Voice (American TV series) season 30
The_Voice_(American_TV_series)_season_30
Season of television series
banishment was revealed in Episode 2 after the tied vote ended on a cliffhanger in Episode 1. "It's all fun and games 'til the daggers come out… 🔪 #TheTraitorsCanada
The_Traitors_Canada_season_4
American television series (2022–present)
and efficiently; episodes range from nearly 60 minutes to a crisp 40; cliffhangers abound, but they're earned. [...] This is serialized storytelling that
Severance_(TV_series)
2022 American television series
between the first and second seasons, continuing from the first season's cliffhanger ending with the Enterprise crew attempting to prove Chin-Riley's innocence
Star_Trek:_Strange_New_Worlds
3rd episode of the 2nd series of Sherlock
wordy – though some of the words were wonderful." Commenting upon the cliffhanger ending, The Independent's Tom Sutcliffe says "Moffat and his colleagues
The_Reichenbach_Fall
September 1998. In August 1998, DC purchased WildStorm, including imprints Cliffhanger, Homage and ABC. 1998 also saw the end of the Helix imprint as its top
List_of_DC_Comics_imprints
Literary genre
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Science_fiction
2024 American TV series or program
the series was canceled after one season, ending with an unresolved cliffhanger. Damon Wayans Sr. as Poppa, a popular New York City radio DJ. It is later
Poppa's_House
American crime drama television series (2002–2008)
in different locations at the same time. Episodes rarely end with a cliffhanger, and close with a fade or cut to black with the closing music fading
The_Wire
American comedy television series (2015–2018)
replacement, the series aired 67 episodes over four seasons. It ended with a cliffhanger episode, to be resolved in the fifth season, but was canceled the week
The Last Man on Earth (TV series)
The_Last_Man_on_Earth_(TV_series)
Comic book series by Chris Bachalo and Joe Kelly
artist Chris Bachalo and writer Joe Kelly, published by WildStorm Comics' Cliffhanger imprint from 2000 to 2002. The series debuted in 2000 and ran for 12
Steampunk_(comics)
2026 DC Studios television series
2026). "Kyle Chandler and Lanterns crew explain that shocking premiere cliffhanger: 'They're never gonna let us do that'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived
Lanterns_(TV_series)
American actress and model (born 1984)
the Dome's' Natalie Martinez Teases the Hunt for Barbie, 'Huge' Finale Cliffhanger". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-13. Barton, Steve (March
Natalie_Martinez
American television series (2004–2010)
February 23, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2012. "'Lost': Yep, that's a cliffhanger". Zap2it. November 8, 2006. Archived from the original on September 28
Lost_(TV_series)
Israeli actor and screenwriter (born 1971)
Jacob (10 August 2021). "Hit & Run: Netflix show creators break down cliffhanger ending and what could happen in season 2". The Independent. Retrieved
Lior_Raz
American drama television series (1990–91, 2017)
audience-baiting cliffhanger, the series finale did not sufficiently boost interest, and the show was not renewed for a third season, leaving the cliffhanger unresolved
Twin_Peaks
American actor (born 1958)
Romano, Nick (July 30, 2019). "The Boys showrunner unpacks the finale cliffhanger, cameos, and season 2 plans". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 2
Giancarlo_Esposito
Season of television series
Peter's banishment was revealed in Episode 10 after the vote ended on a cliffhanger in Episode 9. Kate was introduced to the game in Episode 5. Upon her
The Traitors (American TV series) season 2
The_Traitors_(American_TV_series)_season_2
Spanish filmmaker (born 1974)
was announced that Collet-Serra would direct a reboot of the 1993 film Cliffhanger, starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, with filming beginning that
Jaume_Collet-Serra
Literary technique
which gives the audience a series of questions, particularly after cliffhangers. The literary device is frequently adapted for use by composers of theatrical
Foreshadowing
Spider-Man American animated television series
the show from 1999 to 2001, airing 13 episodes, the last ending on a cliffhanger. The specific incarnation of Spider-Man who serves as the focus of Spider-Man
Spider-Man_Unlimited
2006–2009 British television drama series
show was cancelled after its fourth series, leaving the series 4 finale cliffhanger unresolved. Tamzin Outhwaite as Rebecca Mitchell – (series 1–2) former
Hotel_Babylon_(BBC_series)
American filmmaker
announced that she would have directed a female-led reboot of the 1993 film Cliffhanger. Jason Momoa was a principal actor. But by May 2023, it was officially
Ana_Lily_Amirpour
Final episode of a television series season
watching when the series begins again. A season finale may contain a cliffhanger ending to be resolved in the next season. Alternatively, a season finale
Season_finale
2001 American television series
show was canceled after thirteen episodes. The last episode ended on a cliffhanger which was partially resolved in a ninth season episode of The X-Files
The_Lone_Gunmen_(TV_series)
Literary genre
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Crime_fiction
American actor (1928–2014)
Easy Pieces (1970), The Grissom Gang (1971), The Bodyguard (1992), and Cliffhanger (1993). Waite, the eldest of five children, was born in White Plains
Ralph_Waite
16th episode of the 6th season of The Walking Dead
reviews from critics, with criticism directed towards the pacing and cliffhanger ending, but acclaim directed at Morgan's performance. After Maggie suffers
Last Day on Earth (The Walking Dead)
Last_Day_on_Earth_(The_Walking_Dead)
it was composed by 256 episodes with 417 stories, but also of three cliffhanger episodes and seven specials. The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera
List of The Smurfs (1981 TV series) episodes
List_of_The_Smurfs_(1981_TV_series)_episodes
Narrative technique
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In_medias_res
Narrative device used in literature
(list) Reveal Story arc Subplot Suspense Plot devices Chekhov's gun Cliffhanger Eucatastrophe False ending Flashback Flashforward Foreshadowing In medias
Stream_of_consciousness
Northern Irish police drama television series
arc is subtle, with none of your Line of Duty or Happy Valley-style cliffhangers ... In place and tone, it’s excellent". Carol Midgley of The Times commented
Blue_Lights_(2023_TV_series)
American actor
such films as The Devil's Advocate with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, Cliffhanger with Sylvester Stallone, Broken Arrow with John Travolta and Christian
Vyto_Ruginis
17th and 18th episodes of the 5th season of Hey Arnold!
2002. The episode, which ended on a cliffhanger, revisited a plotline from the episode "Parents Day". The cliffhanger remained unresolved up until the television
The_Journal_(Hey_Arnold!)
2022 fantasy novel by Rachel Gillig
of its magic system, but criticized its pacing, its "disappointing" cliffhanger ending, and its "predictable" romantic subplot that relies on tropes
One_Dark_Window
British television series
as deeply satisfying and entertaining, full of double entendres and cliffhangers, inviting viewers to enjoy humor in the absurdities of social pretensions
Rivals_(TV_series)
Fictional being in a narrative
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Character_(arts)
American television series (2006–2010)
When he pitched the pilot, he described every detail, including the cliffhanger ending. When NBC executives asked him what was going to happen next,
Heroes_(American_TV_series)
Narrative technique
a Time in the West or Frederick Forsyth's The Odessa File. A cliffhanger, or cliffhanger ending, is a plot device in fiction which features a main character
Plot_twist
American sitcom
replacement on March 11, 1998, on ABC. It ran for four seasons, ending with a cliffhanger finale, its 81st episode, on May 16, 2001. The series stars Ryan Reynolds
Two_Guys_and_a_Girl
2011 American science fiction crime drama television series
"The Crossing" a 10 out of 10, reacting extremely positively to the cliffhanger at the ending. The episode to follow, "The Devil's Share", was the most
Person of Interest (TV series)
Person_of_Interest_(TV_series)
2026 British TV series
ends with a cliffhanger: the final decision is not known. The fifth episode, entitled The Wargame: Aftermath, never answers the cliffhanger question. Instead
The_Wargame
2019 season finale of The Amazing World of Gumball
integration and self-aware meta-humor, while its abrupt cliffhanger ending drew criticism. The cliffhanger was initially intended to set up a film adaptation
The Inquisition (The Amazing World of Gumball)
The_Inquisition_(The_Amazing_World_of_Gumball)
Amusement park in North Carolina
restaurant, the Freefall, the casino and the Cliffhanger. Originally opened in 1988, Red Devil was renamed Cliffhanger in 2007 and given a new paint job. The
Ghost_Town_Village
Romance, horror and death literary genre
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Gothic_fiction
American animated fantasy TV series
announcement regarding any potential second season despite ending on a cliffhanger. Unicorn: Warriors Eternal revolves around a team of ancestral heroes
Unicorn:_Warriors_Eternal
English actress (born 1999)
Instagram story of Nell Tiger Free posted by Nell Tiger Free on December 7, 2024 on the set of "Cliffhanger" Your Parents | Spotify Nell Tiger Free at IMDb
Nell_Tiger_Free
Activity that has been interrupted may be more readily recalled
step-by-step on-boarding flow. Commonly used in Duanju format fiction, the cliffhanger relies on the Zeigarnik effect, the tendency to remember interrupted
Zeigarnik_effect
American television reality game show
Excursion and opened by Aron at the Banker's Temple. Episode 11 ended on a cliffhanger without revealing which two contestants were eliminated during that episode's
Deal_or_No_Deal_Island
Two-part episode bridging seasons 3–4
that the season would end on a cliffhanger, something Star Trek had not done before. The producers also wanted a cliffhanger because of contract problems
The Best of Both Worlds (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
The_Best_of_Both_Worlds_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
English actor (born 1964)
London's Burning (1990), Prime Suspect and the Hollywood action film Cliffhanger (1993), he later gained widespread recognition for portraying Dan Sullivan
Craig_Fairbrass
travel, tourism, insurance
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