Are American tv shows stuck in Act 2 for their entire runtime between season 1 and final season? - eviltoast

Season 1s are great, setup, some payoff, a bit of lead into the overarching story. Then season 2 to X. The heroes win and then lose in the final episode, cliffhanger to next season. People get bored. Final season is announced and they wrap up the show.

  • Blackmist@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    See also The Walking Dead.

    1. That looks a nice place to live.
    2. Yep, this is pretty great.
    3. Oh no, we’re stupid!
    4. Go to step 1.