Why These TV Shows and Movie Franchises Deserve to End

As a dedicated viewer of many popular TV shows and movie franchises, I've come to a difficult realization: several series require an end. From superhero shows to talent competitions, ongoing dissatisfaction among viewers is evident, prompting a justified reevaluation of these long-running adaptations.

Why The Flash Needs to End

While The Flash was once a fan-favorite, it has since become bloated and unfocused. What started as an engaging superhero series with a small, dedicated cast has evolved into a show with too many characters and a singular focus on relationships at the expense of super heroics. Each season seems to reintroduce new elements that do little to advance the plot, leading to convoluted storylines that are hard to follow.

Key Issues:

Excessive cast growth resulting in a show renamed as "Flash Friends." No clear direction in storylines, making it confusing for viewers. Characters like Cisco’s girlfriend and "the girl who generates light" become nuisances.

While I consider giving up on The Flash not an option, the consensus among viewers, as reflected in various reviews, suggests that a major overhaul is needed. New writers, tighter stories, and a clearer focus on the superhero elements would be beneficial.

Doctor Who: Time to Move On

Doctor Who is a beloved series, but its recent storylines have become more convoluted and lacking in direction, especially during Steven Moffat’s tenure. While the show has evolved, the excessive storytelling threads often lead to confusing narratives with mediocre resolutions. Recent storylines have started to lean more on moralizing than storytelling, which is frustrating for long-time fans.

Key Issues:

Messy storylines with threads that go nowhere. Increased moral teachings at the expense of compelling stories. Stories like "The Timeless Children" were unsuccessful in their goals.

Chris Chibnall’s era has brought some improvements, but the show still suffers from these problems, leading some to question its future.

The Walking Dead: Time to Say Goodbye

The Walking Dead once captivated my attention, but it has since become a series of repetitive and lackluster episodes. Each season seems to follow a predictable pattern: settle, encounter, battle, wander, and repeat. Characters often die unnecessarily just to shock the audience, and many episodes offer little in terms of plot development.

Key Issues:

Same basic story structure in each season. Shock value deaths that serve no real purpose. Lack of meaningful plot progression and character development.

Given the direction the series has taken, many fans, including myself, feel it's time for the show to conclude. While I might not be ready to say goodbye completely, the decline in quality is undeniable.

TV Talent Shows: Beyond Saturation

Talent shows, while not a single series but a category of shows, have grown to an overwhelming extent. Shows like The X-Factor, British Got Talent, The Voice, Strictly Come Dancing, and others have saturated the television landscape. These shows often rely on manufactured drama and repeated performances, which have become increasingly tiresome.

Key Issues:

Excessive focus on manufactured tension and dramatic apologies. Repeat performances of well-known songs and dance routines. Low success rate in producing major stars. Business-driven rather than talent-driven approach.

Despite the potential to discover real talent, these shows are more focused on commercial gain and returning viewers. Talent shows, while not necessarily ending, have entered a phase where they are simply becoming repetitive and less engaging, leading to viewer fatigue.

While The Flash, Doctor Who, and The Walking Dead have their unique issues, the overarching theme is that these shows have reached a point of diminishing returns. It's time for hard decisions to be made and potentially new directions to be taken.