TV Shows That Have Stayed Past Their Prime

[Mikey]

I used to be a big fan of the Simpsons but stopped watching it around season-8-ish

I just can't watch it anymore --- unless it's season 1-7 reruns

[livnxxxl]

I am not a huge tv fan although I do like some shows. I just do not really watch them much. I don't like to get into ruts and with tv it is like a big human magnet to me.

With that being said it is tougher for me to get burned out on tv shows as I do not watch every mind numbing episode unlike others I suppose. Unless of course it pertains to "Once Upon A Time". That show actually got my full undivided attention. It rocks so far. I look forward to seeing the next episode each week. Which usually means that it will more than likely be ending way before it should. Just like "Bird's of Prey" and a few select other "really good" shows that left the air before they should have IMO. That is another reason why I do not let the human magnet draw me in to much. When I do like something and it seems to be really good the fools at the networks usually take if off the air.

Looking at that list I can say that I watched most of the shows listed at least once and a couple of the shows listed more than once. There was a few shows on the list that I had not even heard of therefore, I never watched them.

What really blows my mind is how "The Office" managed to hang on as long as it has. I tried to get into that show and watched it a couple of different times episodes to give it the benefit of the doubt. I know a lot of people say that like it. I think it sucked personally. I must not be seeing something that others are or the two episodes that I did see was not their best effort.

[torgospizza]

What really blows my mind is how "The Office" managed to hang on as long as it has. I tried to get into that show and watched it a couple of different times episodes to give it the benefit of the doubt. I know a lot of people say that like it. I think it sucked personally. I must not be seeing something that others are or the two episodes that I did see was not their best effort.

Here's the deal on The Office: the first season sucked, then they found their voices the second season and it got pretty decent for a bit, then it was rotating between great and mediocre episodes, then they pretty much coasted with formula that worked for a bit, then they jumped the shark officially with Pam and Jim getting married and jumped again with them having a kid. Kids being added to a show are a sure sign the writers are getting desperate and the original premise (unrequited workplace romance) is played out. Gervais and Merchant told their story in the British version and got out, and that's why it transcends the American version. They ended it like poetry, rather than letting it hang around on life support.

I haven't seen any since James Spader took over as CEO, but I reckon it's days are numbered.

[livnxxxl]

Here's the deal on The Office: the first season sucked, then they found their voices the second season and it got pretty decent for a bit, then it was rotating between great and mediocre episodes, then they pretty much coasted with formula that worked for a bit, then they jumped the shark officially with Pam and Jim getting married and jumped again with them having a kid. Kids being added to a show are a sure sign the writers are getting desperate and the original premise (unrequited workplace romance) is played out. Gervais and Merchant told their story in the British version and got out, and that's why it transcends the American version. They ended it like poetry, rather than letting it hang around on life support.

I haven't seen any since James Spader took over as CEO, but I reckon it's days are numbered.

Thanks for the low down on The Office. I will check out season two some time.

[The Toyroom]

Simpsons blow...

[megoscott]

I always liked The Office and James Spader has reinvigorated it, IMO.

[torgospizza]

I always liked The Office and James Spader has reinvigorated it, IMO.

I'll check them out when they come out on DVD, Scott. I only saw the episode in which he was interviewing for Michael's position, and he seemed like a great character then. Weird ("There is only sex. Everything is sex. Do you understand that what I'm telling you is a universal truth?"), but very unique.

EDIT: I will add I think shifting the romance subplot from Jim and Pam to Andy and Erin was genius. Andy's a character that was a bit unlikeable at first, but really came into his own and I'm rooting for the guy. And though an utter ditz, Erin's a doll.

[spacecaps]

The Office is still good in the sense that I watch it every week but their best days are probably behind them. It makes sense to have Andy such a prominent character since Ed Helms is probably the biggest star on the show now. Andy and Erin have become fun to watch but Jim and Pam (especially Pam) have become totally unlikable characters and not having Michael around feels like there's something missing. It's really the difference of having the show end on top or slowly dying on life support. Has there ever been a show that lost a lead cast member and still remained good for a sustained period of time? (Cheers maybe)

My vote for shows that have been on too long goes to Two & A Half Men and House.

[BlackKnight]

BIg time American Dad fan. HAte THe Clevland show.