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Another good show didn't make it...

posted 14 years ago by tonywayne
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Recently discovered BOT on Netflix. Watched it all the way through; how did they cancel this?! It's brilliant!

What is it with shows like this not making it longer? Arrested Development and Firefly suffered the same thing. Smart show that the audience has to "keep up with". I'm surprised 30 Rock has made it so long, given it's cut from the same thread.

Do networks really believe that viewers enjoy not thinking? Some of the most successful shows of all time have been shows with recurring arcs, jokes that aren't always totally obvious, and smart characters & delivery. Seinfeld and X-Files come to mind. I'd say MASH, but there was a lot of that show that was just too formulaic.

Since BOT is still relatively recent, I'm going to cross my fingers that another network might be interested in continuing it... maybe I'll even write some letters... because this show deserves a longer run (especially compared to all the so-called "reality" content that doesn't deserve longer runs)...

[–] silver_and_black_18 11 years ago

I think 30 Rock has enough sophomoric humor and physical jokes that general audiences can find entertainment in a majority of those 20+ minutes. Plus, Tina Fey's legs. I have a theory that her legs make for consistent upward ratings trend. Reality just calls for a reaction. Chuckle, snort, whatever. Maybe the general audiences don't want to think AND be entertained. Or maybe just don't know how.

[–] mattiasflgrtll6 11 years ago

What the *beep*? Arrested Development went on for TEN YEARS, and you call that little?!

[–] tonywayne 11 years ago

Arrested Development had 2 1/2 seasons originally. Netflix brought it back 10 years later for a single new season, sure. But the show hasn't been "on the air" for 10 years...