TV shows that have run their course...

[Tony Le Mesmer]

In fairness, the American version of The Office is now in its 8th series I think, and actually remains quite funny. But generally I tend to agree with you - comedy series should be decomissioned after 2 series, or 3 series maximum.

The only thing I would say to that is 'Peep Show'. About the only British comedy to defy the 2 series then you're out philosophy.

Still as funny as after 5 series.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Turk and Dr Cox are the only characters left or so I've read. JD, Elliott, Carla and Dr Kelso will make guest appearances. No Janitor full stop. It's going to be awful

It does sound shit, but worth giving it a chance. Probably best to treat it almost as a completely separate comedy - accept it won't be the same but it may still have some laughs in there.

Are you sure though? Losing all those characters seems incredibly extreme...

 

[Scampi]

Absolutely, but there is pressure not to produce series like that especially if you want to sell it abroad.

We are very very lucky in this country that programme makers have the freedom to do something like that and walk away. Privileged in fact.

It would never happen in America, they think we are very very odd that we would only make a 6 week run of anything.

I think the major difference in the states is that the programmes are written by teams of writers rather than one or two, as happens in the UK

 

[Gwylan]

I think the major difference in the states is that the programmes are written by teams of writers rather than one or two, as happens in the UK

Except Seinfeld, one of the best of them all, which was funny for 9 series and was written by two people

 

[Simster]

The only thing I would say to that is 'Peep Show'. About the only British comedy to defy the 2 series then you're out philosophy.

Still as funny as after 5 series.

Forgot about Peep Show, absolutely quality show.

 

[skr80]

24, and prison break have had their day / escape now i think.

 

[Mellotron]

Heroes
Lost
The Weakest Link
Who Wants to be a Millionnaire?
Hell's Kitchen
Dragon's Den

 

[clapham_gull]

I think the major difference in the states is that the programmes are written by teams of writers rather than one or two, as happens in the UK

They use teams over here as well although not as much.

The real major difference is the length of run.

 

[Gary Leeds]

Prison Break is finished for good now isnt it?

Gossip Girl is another show im glad is ending for good very soon, the wife watches it but its the woman who does the voice over that really gets to me. she has one of those whiny american voices that just annoys me every time I hear it

But I will also go along with anything shown on ITV between 8 and 9pm on Saturdays for the last 8 years (that should cover all the talentless shows I think)

 

[Lady Whistledown]

It amazes me that shows like Jeremy Kyle have gone on for so long. I saw it was on the other day having not realised they still made it.

Surely there's a finite number of social inadequates with which to fill it?

 

[Gully]

Now of course, ( although it really isn't to my taste at all ), the USA produces some brilliant comedy.

I think you are right there, quite a lot of people find American comedy absolutely hilarious, but like you not much of it is to my taste either...I make exceptions for Seinfeld and the Fresh Prince, if only for the hilariously camp British butler!

 

[Scampi]

Except Seinfeld, one of the best of them all, which was funny for 9 series and was written by two people

No it wasn't. Each episode was written by one or two writers but Jerry Seinfiled and Larry David didn't write all the episodes.

 

[Don Quixote]

Family Guy, that's enough now.

Also the Simpsons its not funny anymore.