When Should a TV Show End?

When should a TV Show End? Some of the best TV shows ever made end poorly, some don't seem to end at all. But does having too many episodes of a once-great comedy series detract from its excellence? Is ending a show early the safest bet for it to satisfy viewers? In this video essay, we take a look at how a TV show gets made, why tv shows get cancelled, question whether a TV show is more entertainment or art, examine some of the biggest TV series finales and critique philosophies of famous show creators.

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References: The Simpsons, South Park, The Office, The Office (UK), Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty, Arrested Development, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy, SWAT, CSI, CSI Miami, Grey's Anatomy, ER, Frasier, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, True Detective, Prison Break, Lost, Coronation Street, Days of our Lives, Malcolm in the Middle, Space Jam, Community, Fawlty Towers, Peep Show, House, Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, American Dad, Cold Case, The Sopranos, Golden Globes 2010

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https://ew.com/movies/2018/02/06/game...

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/ga...!

https://screenrant.com/friends-reunio...

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:09 Different Types of TV
5:14 How a Show is Created
8:18 Is TV Art?
11:20 Creator Philosophies on Ending a Show
14:24 Closing Statement

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