Lots of TV shows, particularly science fiction ones, start strong and immediately grab your attention. But often, they don’t maintain that momentum, and their interesting ideas don’t quite live up to their potential. It’s common for the second season to be weaker than the first, and over time, they tend to lose viewers.
The 1974 television series, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, quickly overcame a slow start and became incredibly popular. While adapting the original children’s novels, Little House on the Prairie aimed to appeal to more viewers. Ultimately, its heartwarming portrayal of the Ingalls family and comforting depiction of the Old West secured its place as a beloved historical Western.
Some storylines from the Fantastic Four comics are unlikely to appear in Marvel Studios’ films, either because they clash with existing Marvel Cinematic Universe details or are too sensitive for a wider audience. While a very loose interpretation might be possible, these moments would likely be significantly altered. Fortunately, many of the best Fantastic Four stories are still accessible and enjoyable.
The series began as a horror show, but with Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness, it blended horror with comedy. Bruce Campbell’s character, Ash Williams, became a famous horror hero, defeating the Deadites in over-the-top, often funny, ways.
It’s frustrating when TV shows are cut short before they can reach their full potential, leaving viewers wanting more. Shows like Freaks and Geeks are still talked about years later because they had so much promise. On the other hand, some shows are intentionally designed as short, self-contained stories, ending after a single, excellent season.
As part of ScreenRant’s preview of spring 2026 movies, we’re excited to share a brand-new image from The Mandalorian & Grogu. The photo shows Din Djarin in what looks like the film’s most exciting action scene.
While shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Lawman: Bass Reeves and Netflix’s The Abandons and American Primeval didn’t quite capture a large audience, demonstrating the challenge for traditional Westerns, Yellowstone’s prequel series 1883 and 1923 succeeded because they were connected to the popular Yellowstone universe.
Often, a show builds suspense, but doesn’t attract a large enough audience to satisfy network executives, leading to its cancellation despite a dedicated fanbase. It’s puzzling why these viewers don’t rally to support shows—like police dramas and crime series—while they’re still at risk of being canceled.
Despite the disappointing box office results of The Matrix Resurrections in 2021 – it earned only $160 million with a $190 million budget – Warner Bros. is moving forward with another film. Drew Goddard is set to write and direct this new installment.
Maslany asked her followers to avoid seeing the movie because of the recent controversy surrounding Melissa Barrera’s removal from the cast, which stemmed from Barrera’s social media posts about Palestine. Despite this online criticism, initial ticket sales indicate that the movie is still attracting a significant audience.