Why Long Gaps Between Seasons Are Destroying TV

[TMC]

Up until the early 2000s, TV Shows returned like clockwork. Jam packed with 20 to 24 episode runs that aired weekly. It didn't matter if you were a sitcom like Friends or The Office, or a network drama like Lost or 24, television moved fast, seasons were long, and audiences stayed deeply connected to their shows.

But today’s TV landscape looks completely different. Thanks to streaming platforms, Hollywood strikes, ballooning budgets, and an overwhelming amount of content, modern shows often take years to return. Shows like Stranger Things, Severance, and True Detective all take multiple years to produce an 8-10 episode season, and when they do return most fans are left trying to remember what exactly happened last season.

So why does it take so long to produce high-quality TV today? And with massive gaps between seasons, do fandoms stay loyal, or do audiences simply move on to the next big show?

[Coffeecup]

I agree, many times the gap is so wide between seasons, I forget what the last few plots were.

[JO Sweet Heart]

^^^ I haven't forgotten how the last episode of Boston Blue ended. It's the reason why I can't wait to see the next episode this Friday!

God bless you always!!!

Holly

[icecream]

Originally Posted by JO Sweet Heart

^^^ I haven't forgotten how the last episode of Boston Blue ended. It's the reason why I can't wait to see the next episode this Friday!

God bless you always!!!

Holly

That is only one week off for Thanksgiving weekend, just a two week gap. Original post is referring to several months or even years between episodes or seasons.

[JO Sweet Heart]

^^^ The last episode of 911 Nashville was on November 13th. The next one is on January 8th. LeAnn Rimes is my reason for watching the show.

God bless you and the cast always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of LeAnn)