Smart, funny, and engaging shows like Selfie get canceled yet awful, tired and contrived tripe like Big Brother, the Bachelor, and anything having to do with the Kardashians thrive.
Bottom line, if people want smart excellent shows, Selfie would still be on. But most people are morons. Look at the elected officials they vote for in Congress.
My girlfriend always made me watch this damn show. Its so vapid, unfunny and the characters are obnoxious. I just came here to make sure its really axed so I no longer need to suffer.
I do agree American televison is mostly garbage aimed at dumb people though. Ditto on the Kardashians and The Bachelor. Big Brother used to be a fun show but even the last few seasons of that have been crap.
That's the point of the show; that sometimes the vapid person is really pretty smart deep down and that someone who is really buttoned down can be a little fun.
shareIf you write network television above a sixth grade reading level, you're doomed. The pay channels appeal to working professionals with college educations, which gives them far more leeway with the vocabulary writers can utilize, but network television can't be erudite.
Smart writing was the kiss of death of this show. That and a horrendous choice for a title. They really shot themselves in the foot by going with such a polarizing name. Titles, unfortunately, can make or break a TV show.
It's tremendously sad, as this could easily be the wittiest comedy on network TV in recent history, but we don't live in a world where something like this could have mass appeal. Geeks are in, but actual intelligence is shunned. You can have characters with Phds, toss a quick Schrodinger's Cat-like reference into the mix once a season, but if you want double digit million viewership, your characters better speak like blithering idiots.
It's actually the superficiality that this show rails against that killed it.
The good news is that even though this show's time was tragically cut short, writing of this kind of caliber is always recognized, and always finds a way back into the media in some form or another. Look at Apatow and Feig.
Not sure you can blame the American Public for the cancellation. It was the execs that cancelled it. For a new comedy the ratings were pretty good, the feedback on sites like this was above par with a solid 7/10 average, but for whatever reason they decided not to give it another chance. Which is sad. At least the rest of the season is airing on Hulu so all this great writing and acting wont go to waste. Still, I would have loved to see this show gone on for years to come.
shareI agree with you except on the Selfie part. It was a terrible show. It was neither smart, funny or engaging. I'm not shocked it has been cancelled. Big Brother and The Bachelor should also be cancelled.
shareWhy do people have to come up with elaborate excuses for when shows fail. Why can't it just be a bad show? Plenty of so called smart shows have made it so try again.
shareBecause it wasnt a bad show.
shareAnd plenty of smart shows have made it so it wasn't "the stupid American public" either.
shareNo, it was not a bad show.
However it also was not a show that was designed for lasting ability. The concept is that Eliza needs help improving her image after her social media downfall, yet by the most recent episode she explains how popular she is still with a large following.
Therefore, Henry's teachings were not really needed for more than a few episodes. How long can you keep him around?
This would have made a much better movie. And both of the lead actors have the acting ability. They did great.
I didnt say that.
sharePeople have been saying this for a loooong time, and they'll keep saying it for a long time yet. Most Americans are dumb. What can you say for a country whose most watched shows are Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory and NCIS? Cable and pay TV are the only things that tell me there's still hope for some of them.
We're running around like we don't care
It's gonna leave its mark somewhere.
No way, the only reason the Big Bang Theory is still on is because it is huge overseas. Believe me I can tell it is not as big in the US. TV is completely overrated to me, so many pretentious dramas and the few good comedies get cancelled.
shareYes,Americans are morons. But a lot of Americans are watching quality cable shows. And what the hell is with the Big Bang Theory? I *beep* hate that show but its so popular.
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