Though the network's funding ambiguity caused season four to be compressed and season five to be past peek filler, that Babylon Five had a five season arc plann

Though the network's funding ambiguity caused season four to be compressed and season five to be past peek filler, that Babylon Five had a five season arc planned out from the beginning made it an enjoyable show to watch. But it's difficult to plan something out like that when there's a chance it will be terminated after two seasons and of course some people can't stand the thought of leaving money on the table so they want something open ended to keep shows going for as long as their ratings keep the bills paid. Can't imagine much reason to watch The Simpsons now other than habit and inertia.