Critically Acclaimed Shows That Ended Too Soon....

Before each new television season, critics from various entertainment sources write reviews of the new, upcoming shows. They usually pick their favorites and suggest that people check them out. However, in recent years, this has not been happening. Brilliant, original shows have been getting the ax due to their low ratings. My question is: Why isn't anybody watching these shows? Why do people want to watch the same old tired storyline again while there are shows with more creative ideas out there? If something is too different, do we veer away from it? I think that is definitely part of the reason. In the past year alone, there are at least six critically acclaimed shows that have gotten cancelled.

These shows include:
My Name Is Earl (NBC)
Samantha WHo? (ABC)
Pushing Daisies (ABC)
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)
Eli Stone (ABC)
Prison Break (FOX)

The worst part about it is that these shows did not even get to have a proper send-off, leaving fans disappointed and wanting closure. On ABC, for example, the remaining, filmed episodes of some of the shows weren't aired till at least six months later. In my opinion, it was torture. I was fan of Pushing Daisies and on occasion, Samantha Who? The writing on each of these shows was phenomenal and had unique stories. Matt Roush, from TV Guide, wrote that Pushing Daisies "restores my faith in TV's ability to amuse, enchant, and entertain." Maybe the shows ended up being too eccentric for some, but that is part of their brilliancy. I think people need to do is try, just try a new and different show. Unfortunately, these shows are gone too soon, but I do recommend people to check out any new shows that are said to stand out from the rest. Also, the DVDs for the cancelled shows mentioned are in stores now and I highly recommend them!!!