Are TV Show Seasons Shrinking?

It seems like most shows are leaving the old 20-22 episode season to the 10 epsidoes a season trend. Most new shows have this ie breaking bad, game of thrones, the walking dead etc. What do you think of this trend?

Yes they are and it drives me nuts. Seasons for most new shows now seems to be 12-14 episodes. We get half the season size and more ads.

It seems like most shows are leaving the old 20-22 episode season to the 10 epsidoes a season trend. Most new shows have this ie breaking bad, game of thrones, the walking dead etc. What do you think of this trend?

weezyfb

that is because most new shows fill a one hour time slot rather than the traditional half-hour.

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It seems like most shows are leaving the old 20-22 episode season to the 10 epsidoes a season trend. Most new shows have this ie breaking bad, game of thrones, the walking dead etc. What do you think of this trend?

iloverikku11

that is because most new shows fill a one hour time slot rather than the traditional half-hour.

That's one reason I miss '24.' You were guaranteed 24 episodes.

Certain cable shows such as the ones you mentioned are usually shorter than what you normally see on network television due to costs; shows like Game of Thrones and Boarkwalk Empire are definitely not cheap to produce. The first episode of Boardwalk alone reportedly cost $18 million.

that and studios are saving money and are using ideas that would be a movie and turning it into a 1 season show...saving moneyz

It seems like it's mostly just quality shows that end up getting nominated for Golden Globes.

But there's shows on major networks (CW, NBC, CBS, ABC) that have more episodes like Chuck, Criminal Minds, Supernatural, NCIS.

It seems like most shows are leaving the old 20-22 episode season to the 10 epsidoes a season trend. Most new shows have this ie breaking bad, game of thrones, the walking dead etc. What do you think of this trend?

weezyfb

Whale Wars was short this year but they got the job done. Good news is there are much more cable shows and network shows playing new shows in the summer. America's Got Talent comes to mind.

that and studios are saving money and are using ideas that would be a movie and turning it into a 1 season show...saving moneyz

eboyishere

Your post completely blew over me becasue I was interested in your sig. I suppose it's not wierd to be eagerly awaiting that show?

These shows are very expensive to produce. Especially if it's a show that has a lot of location shoots. That's why many of the shows being produced now have shorter seasons than those back in the day. Back in the day no one would have sunk that kind of money into a TV show.

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that and studios are saving money and are using ideas that would be a movie and turning it into a 1 season show...saving moneyz

Tokugawa77

Your post completely blew over me becasue I was interested in your sig. I suppose it's not wierd to be eagerly awaiting that show?

who isnt ready for korra 8)

All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.Allicrombie

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.ScottMescudi

All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.Allicrombie

[QUOTE="ScottMescudi"][QUOTE="Allicrombie"]All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.Hallenbeck77

im a big fan of it. And i think the best thing to do is end it. Dont want to over do it

tho this season is short since the show ends withs with a full movie. So it's all good.

All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.Allicrombie

It seems like most shows are leaving the old 20-22 episode season to the 10 epsidoes a season trend. Most new shows have this ie breaking bad, game of thrones, the walking dead etc. What do you think of this trend?

weezyfb

I haven't noticed anything...

Everything I watch still has 20-24 episode seeasons...

Well entourage is only 8 episodes this year. WTF. Season 3 had like 24 episodes, kinda pisses me off. Its only a half hour show to begin with...

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.wintermin

like those NBC shows they cancelled recently?

All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.Allicrombie

Good job you don't live in the UK. Our tv series are roughly 6 episodes long, even the Sherlock adaptation was 3 episodes.hesel

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]All the good shows seem to be canceled prematurely.ScottMescudi

lol the only thing I think about when it comes to that show.

Well entourage is only 8 episodes this year. WTF. Season 3 had like 24 episodes, kinda pisses me off. Its only a half hour show to begin with...

taylor888

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that and studios are saving money and are using ideas that would be a movie and turning it into a 1 season show...saving moneyz

Tokugawa77

Your post completely blew over me becasue I was interested in your sig. I suppose it's not wierd to be eagerly awaiting that show?

Don't worry. I'm extremely excited for the new season of Avatar too. :P

Sometimes, it's best to let sleeping threads lie.