TV shows you have been sad to see go

mrapbp · 16-07-2009, 9:52 AM

I was thinking about shows that had really touched me in some way and that I was sad to see go.

There are a lot of series that I have enjoyed over the years but some of them needed to end when they did (Friends, The Shield, Seinfeld etc) and also some were just finished off really well (The Wire)

So it can be shows that were cancelled before their time or shows that you have really gotten into and were gutted that they finished and wanted more.

For me:

The Unit - cancelled recently and for me before its time. Really enjoyed this show and I will really miss it.

Six Feet Under - from an emotional standpoint I think I was probably most sad to see this finish. Just a stunning show and had some really valid things to say about life and how you live it. The end sequence for me was one of the most emotional scenes ever filmed!

Everwood - a show about a more simple life and there were no drive by's or other such unpleasantries. Just really got into it and was really sad when it finished.

Journeyman - I enjoyed this show and thought it had more to offer. Was a really interesting concept and I do love anything time travel related.

Deadwood - Just not sure why they binned this. Everyone thought it was a superb show and it had fairly good viewing figures and won some awards.

I am sure there are loads more and I will add them when they come to me!

Graham N · 16-07-2009, 10:04 AM

Nice thread,

two off the top of my head are

Farscape

&

Roswell

And I wish some series were longer with less waiting in between such as Primeval

Cheers,

Graham

digriz666 · 16-07-2009, 10:21 AM

Hi Ya,
At least Farscape got an ending!!

Deadwood is brilliant just watched the 1st season.

Carnivale, only 2 seasons but pure genius!

Funny but both these shows are HBO.........

cheers steve

digriz666 · 16-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham N

Nice thread,

two off the top of my head are

Farscape

&

Roswell

And I wish some series were longer with less waiting in between such as Primeval

Cheers,

Graham

You do know that Primeval has been cancelled for good?

twotuesdays · 16-07-2009, 10:28 AM

Prison Break
The Unit

oh and... Married with Children, ok I know it's been a long time but I still love watching them

Damn, had to edit the post...

Forgot to add... The Dead Zone, I really didn't get any closure from this

Graham N · 16-07-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by digriz666

You do know that Primeval has been cancelled for good?

Has it really

Didn't know that

Graham

DJMS · 16-07-2009, 10:36 AM

Everybody loves Raymond. Far funnier than Friends (and I love Friends), only American comedy to come close to Only Fools and Horses for regular

moments.

The Riches. I think Eddie Izzard is very underated as a straight actor and this was axed without a proper ending after Season 2. This had plenty of milage left in it IMO but US viewing figures not high enough.

King Tones · 16-07-2009, 11:05 AM

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.....only 1 series

My Name is Earl, they have canned it and it was just getting better and better. Last series was very very funny.

Eli Stone - thought this was very good, shame it got canned

Also i miss West Wing.....go on just one more series

Deftones

Razor · 16-07-2009, 11:06 AM

OZ - They could of carried it on forever.

Invasion - Excellent show which took a while to get going but once it did they gave it the chop.
Firefly - Why did they bin this?
Journey Man - A good show which should of stayed.
The Unit - It was a sin to can this show.
X-Files - A classic which could of gone on for longer

Day Break
Star Trek Enterprise
Atlantis
Blade
Over There
My Worst Enemy
Life

Uridium · 16-07-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Razor

OZ - They could of carried it on forever.

I tried and tried to watch this but by season 3 i was bored rigid...

Mine would have to be The Sopranos - Even after 6 seasons i didn't tire of it. Simply brilliant.

DJMS · 16-07-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Uridium

Mine would have to be The Sopranos - Even after 6 seasons i didn't tire of it. Simply brilliant.

apart from the last 30 seconds. Had me shouting at the TV what sort of bull

ending is that. Thought my recording had cut off early or my TV had gone wrong for a second

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Originally Posted by Deftones

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.....only 1 series

King Tones · 16-07-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Razor

OZ - They could of carried it on forever.

Invasion - Excellent show which took a while to get going but once it did they gave it the chop.
Firefly - Why did they bin this?
Journey Man - A good show which should of stayed.
The Unit - It was a sin to can this show.
X-Files - A classic which could of gone on for longer

Day Break
Star Trek Enterprise
Atlantis
Blade
Over There

I was going to list Daybreak as it was very good but i think 1 series was good enough, not sure how they could of carried it on.
But i would of certainly watched another series of it.

Deftones

King Tones · 16-07-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DJMS

apart from the last 30 seconds. Had me shouting at the TV what sort of bull

ending is that. Thought my recording had cut off early or my TV had gone wrong for a second

I had acquired the last episode from the net and when i watched it i thought the uploader must of been having a laugh or that it was a duff download or something but no that really was the ending

Deftones

soundstory · 16-07-2009, 11:30 AM

American Gothic, though it did end on a conclusion, more would have been great !

mrapbp · 16-07-2009, 11:30 AM

I have just finished watching Brotherhood and that has been binned

It was getting really good and had plenty of life left in it!

Uridium · 16-07-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DJMS

apart from the last 30 seconds. Had me shouting at the TV what sort of bull

ending is that. Thought my recording had cut off early or my TV had gone wrong for a second

I didn't realise at first there was a second half to the last season

There's me sitting down to watch the final episode (last episode of season six pt1) and it just ends with them all sitting round the christmas tree

(don't suppose it's much worse than the real ending)

DICKIEDUVET · 16-07-2009, 11:42 AM

Really wanted more from Deadwood and Carnivale. Gutted about My Name Is Earl. Love Prison Break but it least it ended with a conclusion for a change.

dso · 16-07-2009, 11:58 AM

For me:

Firefly - after only 1 season as well!!!

The Wire - one of the best cop shows ever

Battlestar Galactica - best scif Fi series ever? I think possibly

Star Trek Deep Space Nine - so much different than the others

ER - I suppose after so many seasons it had to finish

Razor · 16-07-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Uridium

I tried and tried to watch this but by season 3 i was bored rigid...

Your the only person that I have heard say they didnt like OZ. I am totally shocked mate.

OZ is my all time favourite show.

BamBamMickey · 16-07-2009, 12:12 PM

According To Jim (yes i'm a fan of Belushi)
Smith (Ray Liotta)
Sleeper Cell (Brilliant)
Over There
Only Fools & Horses (Of course)
Blade
Alan Partridge
Kidnapped

Uridium · 16-07-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor

Your the only person that I have heard say they didnt like OZ. I am totally shocked mate.

OZ is my all time favourite show.

I read the reviews (gritty drama etc.. etc..) and 'obtained' all seasons' as i was sure I'd like it..

Liked the first 2 seasons but it all went downhill from there. Other than the lead character (lawyer bloke) and his Aryan 'friend' none of the characters or plots were strong enough to grab me and make me watch the next episode

Razor · 16-07-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Uridium

I read the reviews (gritty drama etc.. etc..) and 'obtained' all seasons' as i was sure I'd like it..

Liked the first 2 seasons but it all went downhill from there. Other than the lead character (lawyer bloke) and his Aryan 'friend' none of the characters or plots were strong enough to grab me and make me watch the next episode

I have just called the men in white coats to take you away.

First dropping the pc and going to a ps3 and now OZ.

Conclusive proof that a padded cell is needed.

Seriously mate OZ has no main characters and the show just gets better and better as it goes along. I am gutted that you dropped it and didn't enjoy watching it. You seriously are the first person I have heard say you didn't like it after 3 seasons.

mrapbp · 16-07-2009, 1:02 PM

I am still working my way through season 1 of Oz........

Really hasnt grabbed me so far (hence taking me about 6 months to watch the first season I guess!!)

Anyway lets not turn this into another 'how great is Oz thread'!!

Razor · 16-07-2009, 1:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrapbp

I am still working my way through season 1 of Oz........

Really hasnt grabbed me so far (hence taking me about 6 months to watch the first season I guess!!)

Allot say the same about season 1 but after that you will be hooked. For me it has no equal but The Wire does come very close.

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Anyway lets not turn this into another 'how great is Oz thread'!!

Oh go on, please....

Thats cool mate I have an OZ thread here:

Oz

Mullet94 · 16-07-2009, 1:42 PM

My list is:

The Unit - Awesome series, can't believed they cancelled.
Arrested Development - Hilarious stuff, just glad they are doing a film.
Jericho - Great post apocalyptic series, saved by the fans with the 'nuts' campaign but only given a 7 episode 2nd series.
Battlestar Galactica - Amazing Sci-fi series, at least it came to a natural conclusion.