This blog was originally published on elkharttruth.com on Dec. 27, 2015.
It’s almost 2016, and there’s still myriad TV shows to watch.
Last year I made a list of TV wishes, and some of them came true. So here’s hoping some of these wishes will come true!
NO MORE SPINOFFS
“Chicago Med.” “Chicago P.D.” “Chicago Fire.”
“Real Housewives of Atlanta.” “New Jersey.” “Potomac.”
“The Bachelor.” “Bachelor Pad.” “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Seriously? I’m over it.
Just because one show is good doesn’t mean a spinoff will be. Sure, it makes sense because, in theory, there’s a built-in audience. But it also saturates the channels with shows some people don’t want to bother watching.
Where’s the variety? I want it back!
DON’T TAKE SHOWS OFFLINE TILL AFTER MIDSEASON BREAK
I’m a TV blogger. I love TV. But do I have time to keep up with every show? No. I’m sorry, but there aren’t enough hours in the day. Plus, you know, there are other parts of life.
That’s not to say I don’t want to eventually watch episodes of current seasons. But I messed up this year.
I didn’t make time to watch “Scorpion” or “The Flash” when their second seasons premiered. By the time I could, the premiere episodes weren’t online for free anymore. These are not shows that you can start in the middle of the season.
So I’m out of luck. And I don’t even mind watching ads!
Especially in today’s binge-watching culture, current shows should keep their full slate of episodes in the current season until after the midseason break. That way, viewers who fell behind can catch up.
LET EVERYONE SEE AWARD-NOMINATED EPISODES BEFORE THE AWARD SHOWS
Even I have been that person who hasn’t seen what has been considered a popular, acclaimed show. (I’ve never seen a single episode of AMC’s “Mad Men.”)
Many shows contend for the Emmys and the Golden Globes. And while some years a few shows dominate the nominations, there are still many shows and respective episodes in the races.
Unless you have all access to all networks and shows, you can’t see the shows after nominations. So, why can’t viewers have the chance to do so?
These award show sites should allow viewing of nominated episodes (shows and actors submit episodes for consideration) so people who watch the shows have a better idea of the competition.
What do you think will make TV better in 2016?