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TMC · 07-23-2018, 08:57 PM

Say the first and second seasons (especially for high concept shows) before momentum and crashing so hard. The show could waste a great cast on meandering plot lines (partially because they likely already used up the really good ideas) that never even found resolution.

Kasey · 07-24-2018, 09:34 AM

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howilu · 07-24-2018, 10:13 AM

Batman would be a prime example. It was a big hit in its first season but in the second the ratings would drop significantly. Originally airing twice a week, the show was cut back to once a week in the third season and added a new character, Batgirl. But it wasn't enough to save the show and it resulted in its cancellation in March of 1968.

Chocolate Moose · 07-24-2018, 11:15 AM

Smash. I loved the first season, especially.

Sal · 07-24-2018, 11:38 AM

1. A Different World - Big time!
2. Mom
3. Mork & Mindy
4. Two Broke Girls
5. The Monkees

mets82 · 07-24-2018, 01:03 PM

The OC

treky · 07-25-2018, 12:38 AM

HAPPY DAYS

MORK & MINDY

JamesG · 07-25-2018, 01:08 PM

Prison Break, however the recent revival made up for it.

07-23-2018, 08:57 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,393	TV series that took nosedives after great first seasons Say the first and second seasons (especially for high concept shows) before momentum and crashing so hard. The show could waste a great cast on meandering plot lines (partially because they likely already used up the really good ideas) that never even found resolution.

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07-25-2018, 12:38 AM	#7
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07-24-2018, 09:34 AM	#2
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	GLEE owns this thread.

07-24-2018, 10:13 AM	#3
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,962	Batman would be a prime example. It was a big hit in its first season but in the second the ratings would drop significantly. Originally airing twice a week, the show was cut back to once a week in the third season and added a new character, Batgirl. But it wasn't enough to save the show and it resulted in its cancellation in March of 1968.

07-25-2018, 01:08 PM	#8
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