Board Thread:TV Shows/@comment-24608678-20140413231040/@comment-24649018-20140416110350

I remember when I first heard that the Sci-Fi channel had renamed itself to SyFy. It's still a really stupid name that they should never have adopted. I had no idea that they had decided to broaden their programming. It's not a channel I visit. Anyway, I assume the name change tied in with their decision to broaden what they show. Sounds like they had decided to forget what the channel was supposed to be about and show any old rubbish for the sake of ratings and ad revenue. Then again, a lot of channels are like that.

When it comes to the announcement of new shows I try not get too invested because all the TV networks never hesitate to axe a show if it's not pulling in enough ratings. So you end up watching an incomplete story that never gets resolved. I enjoyed Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Stargate: Universe for example but they axed them despite the fact they were good quality shows. I enjoy television but I have lost all trust in networks to stick with a show, any show. I generally don't watch a new show until it's already been out for a while and looks like it won't get axed. I realise they are a business and need to make money but that's why they make 500 reality-bullshit shows right?

There are only two shows I watch regularly at the moment. Game of Thrones and Agents of SHIELD. I didn't start watching Game of Thrones until two seasons had already been broadcast. I caught up with the show by watching repeats and now watch the new stuff. I started watching Agents of SHIELD when it started and while I find it entertaining I won't be heartbroken if they suddenly decided to axe it.

I wish the networks would realise that when they axe a show that has a loyal fanbase they only end up hurting themselves in the long run because people like me tend not to watch their stuff anymore. Because why bother if the axe is gonna drop.

Anyway, sorry to rant on. Some of those shows may actually be good but I may never watch them.