Do TV series/episodes ever make you feel ripped off?

[Grand Bob]

Well, I'm not sure about "ripped off", but the Lost series has let alot of people down, although it has not concluded yet. It started off as one of the best series ever, then "wandered" in search of an identity, and finally put itself in limbo. I finally started losing interest last season, perhaps because of the increasingly disjointed (and annoying) flashbacks and flashfowards, apparent mundane explanations for things that started out as "cool" mysteries, and overall it just seemed to be getting tired. Perhaps the producers will get it back on track next season.

[Grumpz]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Well, I'm not sure about "ripped off", but the Lost series has let alot of people down, although it has not concluded yet. It started off as one of the best series ever, then "wandered" in search of an identity, and finally put itself in limbo. I finally started losing interest last season, perhaps because of the increasingly disjointed (and annoying) flashbacks and flashfowards, apparent mundane explanations for things that started out as "cool" mysteries, and overall it just seemed to be getting tired. Perhaps the producers will get it back on track next season.

I hear ya...and something tells me I'm going to feel ripped off with the upcoming series finale. They've spent so much effort trying to keep us all guessing it's gotten confusing.

[krazeyeyez]

YEP but not by LOST show hasn't changed since season 1 imo and still rocks.

Luckily most the shows that fall on my list are sci-fi and got movie wrap ups after cancellation do to an active fanbase.... Farscape, SG-1 etc...

Felt ripped off by numbers.... started off with a great concept and totally sucked with the follow through, how this has lasted beyond the mid season one point is beyond me.

Another show that comes to mind with the ripped off feeling is smallville.... the king show of build up with NO follow through, especially last season building up through the entire season to a 2 second scene

Just off the top of my head thats it, but thanks to the nature of television and support for shows, moving time slots etc... i have had great disappointments from shows cancelled with no wrap up, or forced into one prematurely. Not to mention those that just entirely jump the shark.

[Arvin Clone]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

Well, I'm not sure about "ripped off", but the Lost series has let alot of people down, although it has not concluded yet. It started off as one of the best series ever, then "wandered" in search of an identity, and finally put itself in limbo. I finally started losing interest last season, perhaps because of the increasingly disjointed (and annoying) flashbacks and flashfowards, apparent mundane explanations for things that started out as "cool" mysteries, and overall it just seemed to be getting tired. Perhaps the producers will get it back on track next season.

I love Lost as much or more than I ever have. I can't wait for the season five Blu-Ray coming out next month.

I agree with the OP about Invasion. I was so let down by the series finale cliffhanger that I couldn't bring myself to buy the DVD.

[Moefiz]

I usually feel "ripped off" when they just cancel a series without tying up any or all loose ends..I just hate it the series you were looking at just vanish and you are left to wonder what ever happen...

[detective392]

Some of my favorite shows have been canceled without a proper ending like New Amsterdam and Eastwick. I also feel ripped off when they renewed buffy the vampire slayer after season 5 which was a good series finale like it was supposed to be instead we got 2 crappy seasons.

[assydingo]

Originally Posted by detective392

Some of my favorite shows have been canceled without a proper ending like New Amsterdam and Eastwick. I also feel ripped off when they renewed buffy the vampire slayer after season 5 which was a good series finale like it was supposed to be instead we got 2 crappy seasons.

I'm one of the rare people that thinks s5 was a weak point in the series. Partially because Dawn got progressively more tolerable but at the beginning it was pretty bad and Glory is my least favorite Big Bad. Season 6 was much better for me, especially the musical episode. 7 was fun because of Caleb and I thought the finale was great.

[detective392]

Originally Posted by assydingo

I'm one of the rare people that thinks s5 was a weak point in the series. Partially because Dawn got progressively more tolerable but at the beginning it was pretty bad and Glory is my least favorite Big Bad. Season 6 was much better for me, especially the musical episode. 7 was fun because of Caleb and I thought the finale was great.

yeah I loved the musical episode I didn't care for Riley or the intuitive though. But I loved how spike got a bigger role in 6 and 7 though.

[Propellarhead9]

I never feel ripped off because I'm not paying for it.

[assydingo]

Originally Posted by detective392

yeah I loved the musical episode I didn't care for Riley or the intuitive though. But I loved how spike got a bigger role in 6 and 7 though.

Spike also helped make Angel s5 one of the best seasons of Angel. That show had at least a season more in it I think =/.