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[Discussion] What show had everything going for it, yet flopped completely? (sopuli.xyz)

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[–] BugleFingers@lemmy.world 24 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

There was (IMO) a great show called "Better off Ted". It had evil corporate theme and the mid-show always had a small commercial from the show's company that were hilarious. Things like "here at veridian dynamics were a family. Which is why we make our employees work nights, weekends, and holidays, because that's when families should be together"

[–] sxan@midwest.social 12 points 3 weeks ago

Better off Ted was great. The studio gave it a chance, even renewing a second season despite consistently poor ratings.

I don't know why it flopped. It certainly wasn't due to the usual corporate malfeasance, like what happened to Firefly. Maybe it was just timing; I'm honestly surprised that broadcast TV is still lurching along, with the pressure from streaming services.

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