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Looking over this list (at least for the ones I'm familiar with), most of these shows really require that you see the premier episode (or first several episodes
by derekp7 10y ago
Looking over this list (at least for the ones I'm familiar with), most of these shows really require that you see the premier episode (or first several episodes) in order to "get into" it. It is hard for viewers that come in the middle of the season, or the following season.
So unless it was really popular from the beginning, they stand a good chance of not picking up ratings later on. Which also explains why they do so good in streaming format -- you can binge watch them from the very beginning.
- sotojuan 10y agoArrested Development especially rewarded loyal, in-order viewing and hurt "random" (seeing any episode out of order while switching channels) because the show focused a lot on jokes or plot devices made episodes before.
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- Silhouette 10y agoI think there's a kind of reverse effect to the one you described as well: several of the shows on that list had a weak performance during the early part of the season when they were cancelled but then picked up later, presumably after the decision had already been made and it was too late to renew for another season. Watching right through on a streaming service or box set, you remember the strong final episodes, but those probably weren't even considered yet by the time the show was canned.