This post contains spoilers! A recent survey conducted by the BuzzFeed Community revealed a list of TV shows with first seasons that were deemed perfect but unfortunately veered off track in subsequent seasons. Here are 23 TV shows that started strong but lost their way:
1. Derry Girls - The initial season was praised for its brilliance, but subsequent seasons were criticized for overacting and weak storylines.
2. Scandal - While the first two seasons were considered perfection, the show's storyline became convoluted and hard to follow as it progressed.
3. The Flight Attendant - Season 2 was described as an entirely different show in a different genre, leaving viewers confused.
4. Supernatural - Fans felt the show should have ended after Season 5, as later seasons had some disappointing moments.
5. Bloodline - The show struggled to tie up loose ends in its final season after starting brilliantly.
6. Killing Eve - The series saw a decline in quality after the departure of its original showrunner, with later seasons failing to match the brilliance of the first.
7. Cuckoo - A major cast change in Season 2 led to the show feeling like a completely different and inferior version.
8. Black Summer - While the first season was engaging, the second season was criticized for being unwatchable and boring.
9. 13 Reasons Why - The raw and emotional first season was followed by messy and awful subsequent seasons.
10. Upload - Season 2 left viewers questioning the direction of the show.
11. True Blood - The show's quality declined with each season, lacking a clear direction and plan.
12. Dark Angel - Season 1 was well-received, but Season 2 was disappointing, leading to its cancellation.
13. The Following - While the first season was praised, the following seasons failed to maintain the same level of quality.
14. The Umbrella Academy - Subsequent seasons were criticized for feeling repetitive and boring.
15. Twin Peaks - The show experienced a significant decline in quality between Seasons 1 and 2.
16. Revenge - The first season was considered perfect, but later seasons became confusing and ridiculous.
17. Sleepy Hollow - Season 1 was the standout, with subsequent seasons failing to live up to its standard.
18. The 100 - While the first two seasons were good, the show's quality declined in later seasons.
19. How to Get Away with Murder - Season 1 was spectacular, but subsequent seasons failed to maintain the same level of excellence.
20. Glee - The show should have ended after Season 3, as later seasons were criticized for boring storylines.
21. The Punisher - Season 1 was praised for its portrayal of PTSD, but Season 2 was deemed lacking in nuance.
Viewers expressed disappointment with the decline in quality of these shows after their promising first seasons. Which show do you think should have ended after its initial season? Share your thoughts in the comments!
