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Okay I tried to post a link to the article "The CW Renews ALL 11 Series For Next Season, Including Veterans ‘Supernatural’ & ‘The Vampire Diaries’", but I kept being told that deadline is 'banned for spam' for some reason?
But anyway, awesome news! I was starting to worry about iZombie as so many people seemed convinced that the ratings were pretty terrible and it was at risk, so I'm pleasantly surprised that we're getting a third season. And I'm still here for The Vampire Diaries of course! Although I do hope that we will get confirmation on whether the 8th season is going to be the last or not, I'm not sure that it needs a 9th or 10th season, but I definitely wouldn't have been ready to let it go after this season when there's been no real build-up to it being the end
It feels strange that I only watch two CW shows these days actually, I used to watch four or five of their shows, but I'm not as into the superhero shows that they've been focusing on lately I suppose. Lol I know I'm too old for them these days, but I can't help wishing that they would bring back at least one high school focused teen show to their schedule, the WB and CW used to be known for those shows after all! Still I suppose that you can't really blame them for sticking with the male demo instead, those shows do seem to do a lot better for them ratings-wise
But anyway, awesome news! I was starting to worry about iZombie as so many people seemed convinced that the ratings were pretty terrible and it was at risk, so I'm pleasantly surprised that we're getting a third season. And I'm still here for The Vampire Diaries of course! Although I do hope that we will get confirmation on whether the 8th season is going to be the last or not, I'm not sure that it needs a 9th or 10th season, but I definitely wouldn't have been ready to let it go after this season when there's been no real build-up to it being the end
It feels strange that I only watch two CW shows these days actually, I used to watch four or five of their shows, but I'm not as into the superhero shows that they've been focusing on lately I suppose. Lol I know I'm too old for them these days, but I can't help wishing that they would bring back at least one high school focused teen show to their schedule, the WB and CW used to be known for those shows after all! Still I suppose that you can't really blame them for sticking with the male demo instead, those shows do seem to do a lot better for them ratings-wise
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Date: 2016-03-11 11:23 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-11 11:45 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-11 11:54 pm (UTC)I love the superhero shows, but totally agree about needing another high school focused show! There used to be so many of them but now they seem non-existent.
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Date: 2016-03-12 12:05 am (UTC)And yeah I saw a lot of predictions that TVD would end this season, and that made sense as seven seasons is a good run, but it just never felt like the last season, so I hope they do get the chance to announce ahead of time when it is the end, that way they can work towards that all season and make it more nostalgic for the fans
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Date: 2016-03-12 01:13 am (UTC)Tell me about it.
For some reason I've never been able to post Deadline links to LJ, either. I have no idea why it is...
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Date: 2016-03-12 01:30 am (UTC)And I was so confused lol, since when does LJ worry about spam!
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Date: 2016-03-12 02:26 am (UTC)I guess they finally gave up. For awhile every show they canceled, the replacement did even worse. :P
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:44 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 02:51 am (UTC)I miss good high school dramas...I guess freeform formerly ABC Family has them but I don't enjoy their production values as much even if I do often like the heart of the shows.
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:47 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 04:03 am (UTC)I watch the Flash and Arrow, although I'm behind, and I've been dvr'ing Legends of Tomorrow but not watched any yet. The only CW show I'm up to date on is iZombie. I love that show! It's so smart and fun.
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:50 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 05:30 am (UTC)I can't help wishing that they would bring back at least one high school focused teen show to their schedule, the WB and CW used to be known for those shows after all!
I'm actually surprised there aren't more teen dramas, since those were incredibly popular, but it seems that most of those are on
ABC FamilyFreeform now. CW is kind of an oddball since most of their programming and targeting a specific demographic. The only show I watch now on that place is Legends of Tomorrow. Other than that, I don't even know anymore.Then again, I do miss the variety that the WB used to have back in the day, where it would be a wide range of programs from teen shows and other dramas to comedies and whatnot.
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:55 am (UTC)And true, I remember hearing that the CW were originally offered PLL and turned it down, which surprised me because it's the sort of buzz worth teen drama (based on a book series with a pre-existing fanbase!) that you'd think they'd have been snapping up? They really seem to be going in a whole new direction lately, but it's a shame not to continue the WB's legacy when it comes to focusing on younger people :(
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Date: 2016-03-12 06:40 am (UTC)I kept thinking TVD would be canceled.
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2016-03-12 07:55 am (UTC)The AV Club also has an article about it, amusingly titled CW Says Screw It, Renews Everything.
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Date: 2016-03-12 09:03 am (UTC)And heh thanks for the link
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Date: 2016-03-12 08:38 am (UTC)I'm kinda on the fence about TVD. I have been so disinterested this entire season and was considering dropping it, but if the next season is it's last, I may as well just see it through.
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Date: 2016-03-12 09:30 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 11:42 am (UTC)Wow -- iZombie is doing worse by quite a bit than Agent Carter and yet I keep hearing that Agent Carter's future is not assured because of poor ratings. I guess that's the difference between being on the CW and being on ABC. Anyway, good news -- iZombie and the 100 are the only CW shows I watch, but I'm happy they'll be back.
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Date: 2016-03-12 12:30 pm (UTC)I wish that more networks would follow that model actually, it sucks when a show that you really cared about ends with no closure
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Date: 2016-03-12 01:13 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 02:07 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 03:06 pm (UTC)These days, I'm only watching The 100 and I'm only finishing this season. I won't be watching next year whether it ends up being cancelled or not.
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Date: 2016-03-12 04:26 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 03:33 pm (UTC)I think it would be a good decision to end TVD next year, I'm only mildly enjoying this season - I very much prefer and am way more invested in The Originals ( S3 has been awesome). I kept hearing all these rumors that Ian wanted to leave TVD after this season too, but either they worked something out or he's still leaving and they are keeping it quiet.
Not sure if this show could stay interesting if they lose the Damon character along with already losing Elena bc while I did like the build up to the Stefan/Caroline relationship - they aren't working for me as a main couple. In fact, since they've gotten together it's like all their chemistry disappeared, I haven't the faintest idea what happened there. ( I get that once a couple gets together, it's natural that chemistry tones down a bit, but these two went from interesting to dullsville fairly quickly :/ )
edit: ok for some reason my comment originally posted to another comment on this post, no idea what happened there. lol
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Date: 2016-03-12 04:32 pm (UTC)And I know exactly what you mean, it's disappointing because the build-up to Steroline was beautifully done and I loved their first kiss, but they really have fallen flat this year. Maybe it's partly because of Caroline being pregnant for so much of the year, so it's hard to portray them as particularly passionate together? It's disappointing though because I was defending them from all the claims last year of them lacking romantic chemistry, but this year eh I have to admit that there's something missing
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Date: 2016-03-12 04:04 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 04:38 pm (UTC)One Tree Hill is probably one of the few high school shows that I haven't seen actually, but I was very into Dawson's Creek, The O.C, and Gossip Girl.
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Date: 2016-03-12 06:23 pm (UTC)I was worried about iZombie, too. and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend tbh. Winning awards hasn't stopped networks from cancelling shows before. but I'm glad the CW is clinging to theirs XD
I think their last High School show was The Carrie Diaries (... or Starcrossed?) which I actually really liked. But sadly didn't get more than 2 seasons.
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Date: 2016-03-12 11:19 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 06:43 pm (UTC)I'm more into the superhero-based CW shows and usually watch about 3-4 of their shows at once (though I binge-watch most of them). The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow I watch regularly and I binge watch Arrow and iZombie.
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Date: 2016-03-12 11:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 10:15 pm (UTC)I definitely think next season of TVD needs to be the last. They've been struggling a lot this season, both creatively and in the ratings. They need to announce it's the final season and take a long time to come up with a decent final arc on which to go out. Though it's been quite a long time since they've had a truly decent show-wide arc.
I don't know if I'd want another high-school show but I do wish they'd shake up their programming a bit. I was hoping Containment would do well but they don't seem to have any faith in that given it's late start date and the fact that they're already billing it as an event series. I'd like to see them do another small-town drama like Hart of Dixie or another female-driven action show ala Nikita. Though both of those shows did awful, ratings-wise :)
I still watch quite a few CW shows. The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, TVD, The Originals, and up until recently, The 100. I may eventually finish out the season but I definitely won't stick around for season 4. Unless they get a new show-runner :)
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Date: 2016-03-12 11:29 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2016-03-12 11:03 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-12 11:30 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-13 04:03 pm (UTC)I know I'm too old for them these days,
I'M sorry, but that's a bit of a lame excuse? I mean, I'm 32 and still love Superhero Shows, even though I'm not in the Superhero Genre at all, but I love Arrow and Flash and Legends of Tomorrow *shrugs* And that has nothing to do with the age in my eyes... but that's just my opinion!
It seems like the CW makes a lot of "strange" decisions lately, though, or doesn't care for ratins anymore, which is a good thing in some ways, because now I'm glad The Originals and iZOMBiE especially got renewed and a lot of my other shows alongside them, but I was worried about those 2 most... not sure about the survival or Reign, as those ratings are at aroun 0.2 - so I REALLY don't get it, but what do I care, right? :P
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Date: 2016-03-13 05:08 pm (UTC)Amd yeah I can sort of understand renewing Jane The Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as they have critical praise and awards, even though the ratings are bad, but I am surprised thst Reign is getting another season with its current ratings. The CW likes to see shows through to the end I guess!
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Date: 2016-03-14 01:42 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-03-15 02:34 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2016-03-16 02:39 pm (UTC)The Originals continues to do well at having the women having relationships outside of the men, like with Cami and Hayley lately.
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Date: 2016-03-16 06:39 pm (UTC)