It's always amazing to me how the business side of television can change the enjoyment of a certain show.  My current "best" example of this is Studio 60.  Just recently, the show has been officially cancelled... (I mean really cancelled.. as in taking down the set cancelled).  However, at the same time, NBC is planning to run off the final episodes after sweeps this month.

So... do I want to watch?  I mean.. when I heard that Drive was cancelled... I just deleted the unwatched episodes from the TiVo.  Despite liking the show.. I knew I would never find closure.  Yet, with 60.. I eager to see the episodes that never aired.  How can that be?  Did I just like it more?  Or is it because it's not a serialized drama.. where you need some answers at some point.  60 is just a drama/comedy that can entertain each week..(or at least it tried).

Which makes me wonder this.  If a show has been on for a couple years... the show becomes attractive once the show is declared "ending."  Look at King of Queens.  I'm not a big fan myself, but now that it's ending... I wouldn't mind seeing how it ends.  It's the complete reverse effect of new shows..... if it looks like they're going to end.. you stop watching.  Certainly odd.

Perhaps, things should be the way I've always hoped.  Certain tv shows.. especially the serialized dramas.. should only run for a set number of seasons up front.  If the viewers knew this was only a single season show.. they can commit with worry of waiting five years for answers.. (just ask all those that have left Lost).  I really wished that Prison Break did this.  It seemed like a good two year show... break out year one... on the run year two.  End.  No extending.. no spin offs.  Just move on.  Allow the actors, writers and directors to make a name for themselves with that single series.  If you want more of them... then sign them up for other work on a new, fresh show.