Popular shows that are overrated.

The Big Bang Theory is a truly mediocre show that somehow got really popular. I'm not sure why. Maybe because pretending to be a "nerd" when you're really a dumbass suddenly got really cool about the time the show started airing?

Spot on.

Yikes! People get all upset over their favorite tv shows. I will say (from my own opinion, of course) that The Walking Dead is overrated simply because I have absolutely zero interest in that kind of thing. My opinion is that zombie shows are stupid, so obviously, that show is going to be overrated. In my opinion. See how that works? No need to insult anyone over differences in tv preference. There are not going to be any universally correct answers in this thread.

Yikes! People get all upset over their favorite tv shows. I will say (from my own opinion, of course) that The Walking Dead is overrated simply because I have absolutely zero interest in that kind of thing. My opinion is that zombie shows are stupid, so obviously, that show is going to be overrated. In my opinion. See how that works? No need to insult anyone over differences in tv preference. There are not going to be any universally correct answers in this thread.

I agree some what. I mean I didn't like the show that many have called the best show ever made (not just in this group). But to say Walking Dead is overrated because you don't like zombies or it's just a zombie show just doesn't make sense to me. Not wanting to watch it because it is about zombies or depressing or whatever - fine. But the show is not about zombies, there are zombies in it but there is also a plot, subplots, character development and universal struggles. That said, I'm not really a fan anymore either.

Most of the shows you listed so far in this thread, you listed for personal taste reasons. You don't like Breaking Bad because it's unpleasant (it's not supposed to be pleasant. you're not supposed to like the characters or their story.) You don't like The Walking Dead because zombies. Fair enough. Hell, I don't like It's Always Sunny just because I don't enjoy the characters. But personal preferences are not the same as "overrated".

I was going to say this almost exactly. But, I didn't know if I wanted to get into it... so, thank you.

I always find it amusing when I take time to write a solid reply and it gets passed over for shorter replies saying essentially what I said...

I do not agree that "all" reality shows are overrated, as I personally very much enjoy America's/Britain's Got Talent. I guess you could say that I enjoy the variety show, plus Howard Stern=yum. It's not high brow or mind-blowing most of the time (there are a few acts that have been really amazing though) but it's miles better than the voice-only shows IMO.

Kinda surprised no one has mentioned things like Jay Leno/David Letterman. Personally, I'm very very glad that they are out the door, and very sad that Craig Ferguson is leaving his show, because I think Craig deserved to have a better viewership... Then again, I'm one of the only people I know who has bothered to read his books, which has lent a lot of light to the attitude of his show.

As for the person that said everything on CW but Supernatural... Supernatural? Really? That show is one of the cheesiest, most predictable shows I've ever been subjected to. I don't mind it but the fanaticism surrounding it is ridiculous.

Add to the list: True Blood. So much True Blood.

a couple minutes? if I stopped watching a show based on a couple minutes I don't think that I'd watch anything. first episodes are usually boring as hell to start out cause they're introducing you to the cast and supposed plot.

I like to think there's a line between watching the opening credits and bailing versus slogging through a season and a half for something to get good, as an above poster said.

I think in between that we have sanity.

But also, you don't have to try something to know you don't like it. If you do I need to go apologize in 358 Shakeology threads...

I do apologize for letting my temper get the best of me. It is just a thread, after all. Drinks on the house for everyone! :drinker:

In for free drinks.

And my contribution is..... Family Guy, I don't understand the fascination with that show I find it awful!! *** Runs quickly away and hides***

two and a half men

Oh, I'm SO with you on that one. At first I thought it didn't portray women very well (and generally it doesn't), but it also doesn't portray men very well either.

I also can't really get into The Walking Dead. I've tried, I just feel like it would make a better 2-hour movie than multi-season TV show. Just my opinion, though.

Scrubs- I watched a few episodes but just couldn't get into it
Gray's- I got bored with it after the 3rd season
Lost- Watched the whole damn thing because I was told it would get better. It never did.
Lie To Me- It had the same story line every week.

I don't really understand all the hype behind Breaking Bad, particularly the ending, I watched the entire series and was really disappointed by the ending. I have gone on rants before about how disappointing the ending was to me and yet everyone who watched the show lauded it as an amazing "perfect" ending.

I also don't understand the Walking Dead. I tried watching it, got a season or two in, and was soooo bored I gave up.

BREAKING BAD sucks