What shows have you STOPPED watching?
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Re: Recent TV Shows You’ve Given Up On.
If you actively like the show, why would you decide not to watch it? If I found out that my favorite brand of frozen pizza was being discontinued, I wouldn't go to my freezer and throw them all out -- I'd enjoy what I had as long as I could.
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I'm only listing shows that weren't new this season (there's been plenty of those I tried for an episode or two and then dropped): I gave up on Heroes, 24, and Earl.
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"Enjoy the ride" means nothing unless there is a 105% guarantee that there is an actual ending. No matter how funny or interesting it may be.
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Its been like that since season one, surprised you lasted this long heh.
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surprised at all the fringe comments, since the opinion seemed to be that the writing has gotten better through the year.
But series I have kind of dropped this year:
Chuck
American Idol (How long I stick with this show depends on how much I like the individual participants)
Series I would drop if the wifey would drop them:
Heroes
But series I have kind of dropped this year:
Chuck
American Idol (How long I stick with this show depends on how much I like the individual participants)
Series I would drop if the wifey would drop them:
Heroes
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I’ve enjoyed my fair share of twaddle and guilty pleasures, but even I’ve got my limits. Heroes, what the blue blazing fuck?! Jesus-titty-fucking-Christ, it has completely fallen apart at the seams, all it has been doing after its promising opening season is struggling to go from Point A to Point B in twenty episodes, then shuffle back to Point A again. It is fucking painful: Sylar is now just an irritating turd that won’t fucking flush, Ali Larter is the most redundant actress out of an increasingly redundant ensemble, Daddy Pettrelli from The Black Hole and Jackie Brown is just too cuddly looking to be taken seriously as a megalomaniac, and what the fuck was with the eclipse?! The hacks are clearly making pretentious, cryptic shit up as they’re going along, what with the irritating and uncalled for changes in the aimless plot, and the characters contradicting themselves every third episode. The central cast getting arrested by black-ops commandos was the last straw for me.
I’m was not so sure about The Sarah Connor Chronicles, sometimes, but at least it was (overall) a damn sight less bloated, aimless, and fragmented than post-S1 Heroes, that’s for sure, only they took a while with this story arc involving the flying Terminator drone (though I like the creepy town and factory owned by a Skynet front company). I've stuck with that and got rewarded with yet another cancellation.
I’m was not so sure about The Sarah Connor Chronicles, sometimes, but at least it was (overall) a damn sight less bloated, aimless, and fragmented than post-S1 Heroes, that’s for sure, only they took a while with this story arc involving the flying Terminator drone (though I like the creepy town and factory owned by a Skynet front company). I've stuck with that and got rewarded with yet another cancellation.
Once I start watching a show I rarely give up on it. Heroes was the exception to that rule. I've never ever seen a show tank so far and so fast -- my head's still spinning.
And yeah, Sarah Connors did the exact opposite of Heroes; it actually got better (MUCH better) as it went along. Really hoping against hope that they bring it back.
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Without a Trace - I really used to like this show. I just haven't felt the urge to watch it again.
I'm kinda surprised at the comments about House and 24. To me, both shows are great this season.
I dropped Chuck and Heroes last season. After some of the comments here, I'm glad I did!
I'm kinda surprised at the comments about House and 24. To me, both shows are great this season.
I dropped Chuck and Heroes last season. After some of the comments here, I'm glad I did!
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I've stopped watching House. Not really given up, I may catch up on reruns.
My Name is Earl - It may be dead this season anyway.
Monday Night RAW - Just taking a break.
My Name is Earl - It may be dead this season anyway.
Monday Night RAW - Just taking a break.
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I give up on the same shows every year, only to get sucked back in at their premieres, only to give them up again:
CSI Miami
Law & Order
Law & Order: SVU
American Idol
I have my core shows that I love and will never give up (House, 24, Big Bang Theory, Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Office) and the rest I add/drop as I get bored of each show.
CSI Miami
Law & Order
Law & Order: SVU
American Idol
I have my core shows that I love and will never give up (House, 24, Big Bang Theory, Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Office) and the rest I add/drop as I get bored of each show.
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One Tree Hill- I have been a fan for a long time, but it should have ended at the 100th episode with Lucas's wedding its been a bore ever since.
90210 and Gossip Girl I have had trouble keeping up with at the end of this season due to other conflicting shows, I'll catch up with the season when both shows make it to dvd.
90210 and Gossip Girl I have had trouble keeping up with at the end of this season due to other conflicting shows, I'll catch up with the season when both shows make it to dvd.
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I've given up on Smallville completely. It's gotten ridiculous at this point: 3 or 4 cool shows surrounded by an ocean of absolutely mediocrity featuring a whole host of characters I couldn't give 3 shits about. Here is a show that should have lasted 5 seasons and BOOM you're done.
Heroes has wore out its welcome too, unfortunately.
However, I'm STILL into Dollhouse, and really hope it gets renewed for a 2nd season.
I'm firm of the belief, though, that seasons should be 13 episodes long. The Brits got it right. Make every episode count, invest it with quality and immediacy, have a clear-cut direction, and know when to end. Stop stretching out these shows to 22-26 episodes with so much filler, so much unnecessary and disposible storylines, often utilized to mask the fact that the writers are spinning their wheels and trying to wing it so they can make it to the last 3 episodes where they quickly wrap up their "real" storyline.
I also like adult movies.
Heroes has wore out its welcome too, unfortunately.
However, I'm STILL into Dollhouse, and really hope it gets renewed for a 2nd season.
I'm firm of the belief, though, that seasons should be 13 episodes long. The Brits got it right. Make every episode count, invest it with quality and immediacy, have a clear-cut direction, and know when to end. Stop stretching out these shows to 22-26 episodes with so much filler, so much unnecessary and disposible storylines, often utilized to mask the fact that the writers are spinning their wheels and trying to wing it so they can make it to the last 3 episodes where they quickly wrap up their "real" storyline.
I also like adult movies.
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I've just about given up on 24, now I just zoom through the episode in about 5 minutes. After all this time, I'm just tired that there is always a mole and even knowing it's an over the top show, it's just too over the top for me now.
I'm also zooming through Dollhouse, just can't get that drawn into it...even if Amy Acker is in most of the eps...
I gave up on CSI starting with last season, I did come back to watch the few eps that introduced Fishburne but haven't seen much since then.
I'm also zooming through Dollhouse, just can't get that drawn into it...even if Amy Acker is in most of the eps...
I gave up on CSI starting with last season, I did come back to watch the few eps that introduced Fishburne but haven't seen much since then.
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I rarely give up on shows - if they are 'eh' they will be background music while I work around the house or while I'm on the computer. I dropped Cupid after 1 episode, The Unusuals the GF loves but I don't care much for it - same with Lie to Me.
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I'm firm of the belief, though, that seasons should be 13 episodes long. The Brits got it right. Make every episode count, invest it with quality and immediacy, have a clear-cut direction, and know when to end. Stop stretching out these shows to 22-26 episodes with so much filler, so much unnecessary and disposible storylines, often utilized to mask the fact that the writers are spinning their wheels and trying to wing it so they can make it to the last 3 episodes where they quickly wrap up their "real" storyline.
If the networks did imagine how much better shows like Lost, Prison Break, 24, Heroes and some of the procederals would have been.
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Those that gave up on Chuck, fail at TV.
I can't believe there is one mention of it in this thread, let alone multiple. ![EEK!](/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I rarely give up on a show. I stick it out 'til the end. However Heroes is testing my patience. Depending on Chuck's renewal, I'll give it a few episodes next year to make it earn it's keep as a season pass show.
I also have both seasons of Burn Notice on my DVR because of all the hype. I watched 2-3 of them and am not sold yet. I'll give it a few more before I dump 'em all.
Reality check, Heroes just ended it's third season. You guys gave up shortly after season 2, not 3.
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I rarely give up on a show. I stick it out 'til the end. However Heroes is testing my patience. Depending on Chuck's renewal, I'll give it a few episodes next year to make it earn it's keep as a season pass show.
I also have both seasons of Burn Notice on my DVR because of all the hype. I watched 2-3 of them and am not sold yet. I'll give it a few more before I dump 'em all.
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^Yes, but there have been 4 volumes, correct? A big one for season one . A strike shortened one for season 2 and 2 over the span of season 3.
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Prison Break: about midway through Season 3, it lost me. I always had to suspend my belief to some degree with the show, but the Sona storyline started my disinterest and hearing that they were bringing Sara back sealed the deal. They should have went with the original prison escape, followed by taking down the Company. 51 episodes max would have covered this. Three 17-ep seasons. How hard is that?
American Idol: if it's not really broken, why fix it? They didn't need a fourth judge and they shouldn't have returned to the semifinal one-and-done deal from Seasons 1-3. They just needed to get rid of the mentor angle (very few had anything concrete to contribute other than promoting their latest CD) and focus more on the contestants rather than if Simon is playing footsie with Paula. They've tinkered with the recipe and now it's boring.
Dancing with The Stars: after this week, I'm through with the show. Not that I thought Lil' Kim was the best dancer left, but I don't appreciate some two-bit reality show that gives a broken disco ball as a trophy manipulating things to get their favorite contestants into a finale that doesn't amount to squat. At least with Idol, there's a record deal on the line and I can see where the bigwigs want the most marketable person they can get. There's money to be made. But DWTS doesn't lead to albums, TV projects, or anything of the sort. Just let the show progress naturally--90% of the time, you'll get what you want anyway.
American Idol: if it's not really broken, why fix it? They didn't need a fourth judge and they shouldn't have returned to the semifinal one-and-done deal from Seasons 1-3. They just needed to get rid of the mentor angle (very few had anything concrete to contribute other than promoting their latest CD) and focus more on the contestants rather than if Simon is playing footsie with Paula. They've tinkered with the recipe and now it's boring.
Dancing with The Stars: after this week, I'm through with the show. Not that I thought Lil' Kim was the best dancer left, but I don't appreciate some two-bit reality show that gives a broken disco ball as a trophy manipulating things to get their favorite contestants into a finale that doesn't amount to squat. At least with Idol, there's a record deal on the line and I can see where the bigwigs want the most marketable person they can get. There's money to be made. But DWTS doesn't lead to albums, TV projects, or anything of the sort. Just let the show progress naturally--90% of the time, you'll get what you want anyway.