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Post by dlg3000 on Feb 11, 2012 12:55:01 GMT -5
Are there any tv shows that have never "jumped the shark" in your opinion? The only one I can think of is "Walker Texas Ranger".
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Feb 11, 2012 12:55:50 GMT -5
Community and Parks & Rec. Granted both are still in fairly early days, but both are still top quality.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5
The Critic wasn't on long enough to do so.
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Post by FALLOUT Goldashausen #BLM on Feb 11, 2012 12:58:04 GMT -5
"Freaks and Geeks", simply because it wasn't on long enough for shark jumping.
"SCTV" is up there as well for me, basically because it seemed to get stranger and more brilliant as it went along. Although I haven't seen any of its Cinemax run, so I can't really say if it got better or worse in its final season. If anything, the fact the show lost 1-2 castmembers every season until its final year may be the biggest thing I have against the show.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Feb 11, 2012 12:58:18 GMT -5
arrested development. Futurama?
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Post by agent817 on Feb 11, 2012 13:02:24 GMT -5
Are there any tv shows that have never "jumped the shark" in your opinion? The only one I can think of is "Walker Texas Ranger". Some people thought it jumped the shark when Nia Peeples and Judson Mills joined the cast but I disagree. I liked how a couple of younger rangers were added to the mix. Plus, I liked the chemistry between the two. |
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Post by VenomFang on Feb 11, 2012 13:03:37 GMT -5
I'm gonna say The Sopranos and the reason is that were bad episodes in each season but never was the majority of a particular season bad. Someone is gonna say it jumped when Tony was in a coma and had the dream sequence stuff but I enjoyed plenty of episodes that aired after that one.
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Post by Jiren on Feb 11, 2012 13:05:36 GMT -5
South Park
Granted it's had it's awful episodes but as a whole I think it's still as awesome as it ever has been.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Feb 11, 2012 13:05:38 GMT -5
I'm gonna say The Sopranos and the reason is that were bad episodes in each season but never was the majority of a particular season bad. Someone is gonna say it jumped when Tony was in a coma and had the dream sequence stuff but I enjoyed plenty of episodes that aired after that one. I thought those episodes were really creative. |
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Feb 11, 2012 13:31:24 GMT -5
The Wire. Even through the comparitavely weaker newspaper arc in the final season, it was still compelling TV.
Also, Sonic SatAM never got the chance to seriously go downhill. "Ro-Becca" was the only notable dud I can recall from it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2012 13:34:55 GMT -5
arrested development. Futurama? Personally, I think it hasn't been anywhere near where it was since reviving. Solid, but the tons of parodies and episodes that jump around between three or four plotlines feel really out of place. Especially that stupid Da Vinci Code episode. |
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Post by Rican on Feb 11, 2012 13:43:27 GMT -5
I love Arrested Development, but that British spy plot in season 3 felt like jumping the shark to me. It was terrible and lasted way too long. |
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Post by austinariesfan88 on Feb 11, 2012 13:44:43 GMT -5
How I Met Your Mother
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
Futurama
Batman Beyond
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Post by BlackHoleMark on Feb 11, 2012 13:47:49 GMT -5
I love Arrested Development, but that British spy plot in season 3 felt like jumping the shark to me. It was terrible and lasted way too long. That's my favorite arc of episodes. Also, Arrested Development literally jumped the shark in one of their episodes. |
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Post by kidglov3s on Feb 11, 2012 13:50:03 GMT -5
I love Arrested Development, but that British spy plot in season 3 felt like jumping the shark to me. It was terrible and lasted way too long. I went from being a devoted fan of the show from the beginning to never watching it again after that bullshit. |
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Post by Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill on Feb 11, 2012 13:55:40 GMT -5
Blackadder only got better as time went on.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Feb 11, 2012 14:01:42 GMT -5
Top Gear - There's been one or two dull episodes but they're few and far between. Most of the time the episodes are top notch.
Dr Who (New one) - I actually think it's getting better and better. I thought the first season was pretty dull, the second not bad and then in the third season it really hit its stride and has just gotten better and better.
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Post by chazraps on Feb 11, 2012 14:03:58 GMT -5
The Critic wasn't on long enough to do so. It lasted a good 3 seasons (2 on ABC, 1 on Fox). I'd say that's a quality run with no shark-jumping. And "South Park" never jumped either. They've had weaker episodes/seasons, but since there's no such thing as jumping-back-over-the-shark-again, it doesn't really fit. I'd add: "Dinosaurs" |
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Post by B'Cup x on Feb 11, 2012 14:11:00 GMT -5
Dr Who (New one) - I actually think it's getting better and better. I thought the first season was pretty dull, the second not bad and then in the third season it really hit its stride and has just gotten better and better. its hard some awful episodes, but due to the style of the show, it can bounce right back and I will go as far as to say that the last two series have definatly been the best since its return . of course this is all just opinion but: Deadwood, the wire, curb your enthusiasm, the office/extras (english versions both 12 episodes and a special) |
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Post by Cyno on Feb 11, 2012 14:18:34 GMT -5
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If anything, it got better as it went on.
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