Television has changed drastically over the last decade. We went from DVD and Blu Ray players to on-demand streaming so quickly that the art of good, meaningful television was lost in translation. These are five running TV shows that need to end.
“XO Kitty” (2023)
Jenny Han, who created “The Summer I turned Pretty”and “To All the Boys I Loved Before”, fumbled when creating this show. The main character, Kitty, travels to her mom’s old high school – KISS- in Korea to find out more about her mom after her passing. Instead of going on a journey to find out about her, the show highlights more of her own self-discovery. The school’s name is very important unfortunately, and it feels like watching a massive game of boyfriend swap. Though the concept was good, it doesn’t properly represent teenagers.
“Love on the Spectrum” (2022)
A show that tries to highlight the struggles of dating when being someone who is on the autism spectrum sounds like a good idea in theory. However, this show creates a harmful stigma affecting autistic people. Instead of spreading awareness, it almost gives a “hurt puppy” mentality instead of one of empowerment and strength. I understand why it was created, but if the creators can’t change their framing, it shouldn’t continue being created.
“Grey’s Anatomy” (2005)
“Grey’s Anatomy” paved the way for modern medical dramas, which have become a whole genre on its own. This show is more drama than medicine though and has been running for way too long. Most current fans weren’t even alive when it began. I think all of the actors need some new gigs, because they could’ve used their time wisely and attended medical school and then come back for another five seasons with how long this has gone on.
“The Bachelor/Bachelorette” (2003)
Recently under the limelight for the cancellation of the most recent season, it might be down for the count for Bachelor Nation. The franchise all about finding love has been finding bad reviews with its most recent seasons. Taylor Franke Paul, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, was set to be the focus of the new season, but was cancelled due to a domestic violence dispute. The quality of this franchise has gone down drastically over the years and I believe it has become a way to make a quick buck and stay afloat.
“The Simpsons” (1989)
“The Simpsons” is an icon of American culture, but how long can something stay relevant? The Simpsons are simply outdated and you can only make characters stay the same age for so long. Adult cartoons have also drastically grown as a genre in the last decade. Similar shows like “Bob’s Burgers” tend to gravitate towards Gen Z humor more. It might just be time to put the pencil down.
