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  • DaveDQ
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    • Sep 2003
    • 7664

    #1

    Something that's getting old with TV

    This season of TV shows has somewhat reinforced this notion that I have about there being far too much "mystery" in the variety of programming we are now able to view. I find myself becoming very frustrated with the slow developing story lines that have far too many twists and turns. It has become very trendy to get the storyline very close to a conclusion and then inject some odd circumstance or happening that draws out an already exhausted character or situation.

    Maybe I'm reaching a bit. Does anyone else feel this way?
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  • Kearnzo
    Banned
    • Jul 2002
    • 5963

    #2
    Re: Something that's getting old with TV

    Been watching a lot of Smallville? I think Lana has been close to death, or "dead" more times than I can count.

    But, she just keeps coming back.

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    • DaveDQ
      13
      • Sep 2003
      • 7664

      #3
      Re: Something that's getting old with TV

      I've never watched Smallville. I kinda wish I did, but never gave it the time.
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      • mgoblue
        Go Wings!
        • Jul 2002
        • 25477

        #4
        Re: Something that's getting old with TV

        Originally posted by dQbell
        This season of TV shows has somewhat reinforced this notion that I have about there being far too much "mystery" in the variety of programming we are now able to view. I find myself becoming very frustrated with the slow developing story lines that have far too many twists and turns. It has become very trendy to get the storyline very close to a conclusion and then inject some odd circumstance or happening that draws out an already exhausted character or situation.

        Maybe I'm reaching a bit. Does anyone else feel this way?
        It's the era of the serial drama right now...that's what's "in". Just like 10-15 years ago began the crime drama era. TV goes in cycles...this will eventually work itself out.
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        • MassNole
          Banned
          • Mar 2006
          • 18848

          #5
          Re: Something that's getting old with TV

          My biggest gripe is how predictable virtually any and every show actually is today.

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          • SPTO
            binging
            • Feb 2003
            • 68046

            #6
            Re: Something that's getting old with TV

            Originally posted by MassNole
            My biggest gripe is how predictable virtually any and every show actually is today.
            Yep this is true especially with comedy. I watched BACK TO YOU last night and all the jokes could be seen from a mile away. It didn't help that it was the worst episode so far on that show.
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            • Stu
              All Star
              • Jun 2004
              • 7924

              #7
              Re: Something that's getting old with TV

              My biggest gripe is that every series I get into gets canceled during or after the first season. It makes me not even want to watch new shows.
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              • CMH
                Making you famous
                • Oct 2002
                • 26203

                #8
                Re: Something that's getting old with TV

                Originally posted by mgoblue
                It's the era of the serial drama right now...that's what's "in". Just like 10-15 years ago began the crime drama era. TV goes in cycles...this will eventually work itself out.
                It's going to happen soon.

                The crime-show drama era came before the Serial drama.

                Notice the amount of new crime-show dramas out this year compared to the number released last year and the year before. I think the only one this season is Moonlight on CBS (CBS of course dominates this market by the way).

                Few have survived (ie: CSI, Criminal Minds, Cold Case).

                Almost every one released last year (exception Shark) is gone.

                Someone will end up releasing the dirty step child of Prison Break mixed with Lost and Vegas and it'll be the end of the new serial dramas.

                Then it'll probably be improv comedy sitcoms next.
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                • DaveDQ
                  13
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 7664

                  #9
                  Re: Something that's getting old with TV

                  I don't mind a specific theme running through these shows. What bugs me is the constant guessing I find myself doing. It's what made me actually turn off my favorite show from last year (Heroes). I turned it off in disgust. I then see excellent shows that don't follow the "mystery road" like The Black Donnelleys get canceled and it just frustrates me.

                  There's really only one show (drama) this season that has me looking forward to the next showing. That would be Cane.
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                  • Havok410
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 1441

                    #10
                    Re: Something that's getting old with TV

                    Originally posted by dQbell
                    I don't mind a specific theme running through these shows. What bugs me is the constant guessing I find myself doing. It's what made me actually turn off my favorite show from last year (Heroes). I turned it off in disgust. I then see excellent shows that don't follow the "mystery road" like The Black Donnelleys get canceled and it just frustrates me.

                    There's really only one show (drama) this season that has me looking forward to the next showing. That would be Cane.
                    The mystery is what keeps these shows interesting. If Lost was just a character study or soap opera (like Cane) then it would've been canceled already. It's what makes the show intriguing. And Heroes pretty much answered every question by the end of the season.

                    Also, The Black Donnelly's was pretty much Brotherhood-lite. It was still pretty good but there was a similar but much better show out there.

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                    • mgoblue
                      Go Wings!
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 25477

                      #11
                      Re: Something that's getting old with TV

                      Originally posted by Havok410
                      The mystery is what keeps these shows interesting. If Lost was just a character study or soap opera (like Cane) then it would've been canceled already. It's what makes the show intriguing. And Heroes pretty much answered every question by the end of the season.

                      Also, The Black Donnelly's was pretty much Brotherhood-lite. It was still pretty good but there was a similar but much better show out there.
                      I like a mixture of mystery/serial dramas, but also shows where every episode is more a capsule, so I don't have to constantly be watching to know what's up.

                      I can watch any episode of any Law and Order variety and enjoy it. I couldn't easily watch Lost or Heroes Season 2 episode 4 and as much enjoyment by itself. I don't have the time to watch tons and tons of serial shows.
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