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Xavier Breath

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3. Yeah, the last couple seasons of the original were mostly forgettable.

Reply to Shermann (Reply #1)

Sun May 12, 2024, 08:20 AM

May 2024

Kathy Bates stood out and was a nice edition, but James Spader and Catherine Tate were almost painful to watch. For all intents and purposes, the show ceased being the show as we knew it when Carell left. It should have ended then with seven seasons in the books, which was plenty.

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Could be interesting. The original went on a bit long at 9 seasons. Shermann May 2024 #1

That wasn't the original series JoseBalow May 2024 #2

Yeah, the last couple seasons of the original were mostly forgettable. Xavier Breath May 2024 #3

Seven seasons is the magic number for a great show to bow out after Shermann May 2024 #5

I never watched Walking Dead but I certainly agree with the sentiment. Xavier Breath May 2024 #7

Star Trek TNG had seven seasons Shermann May 2024 #8

I lo-o-oved Silicon Valley! But I'm not sure a reboot would ever be possible FakeNoose May 2024 #4

Well by reboot I mean an all-new cast, but with fresh new stories. Shermann May 2024 #6

What's the point? bif May 2024 #9