The original post: /r/television by /u/Gremloblin on 2024-12-31 10:15:30.
There are many shows that take a while to find their footing. There are also a lot of shows that start off great and get worse as they go on.
Which show has the biggest change in quality from its first to last season? Whether season 1 started out as one of the best things on TV and was so terrible in its final season, or if its first season is poor in comparison with an excellent final season.
Arrested Development, from the pilot episode, is hilarious. The characters are immediately recognisable and well-realised. There is so much economical story-telling throughout. Although I think season 2 is slightly better, season 1 hits the ground running with some of the show’s best episodes. Season 5 on the other hand is bloated, often unfunny, and the ensemble just don’t click like they did before. It feels like a ghost of its former self.