I don't mean a remake or spinoff. A show that continues from the original, maybe with a new generation of characters whilst the original characters are seen too but older.

Can somebody please explain to me why TV shows seem to have really bad endings/bad final seasons and that it's rare for a TV show to have a good ending a good series finale.

Like shows like Game of Thrones Stranger Things, the Waltons and Little House on the Prairie And Gilmore girls and The Boys these are the shows that I’ve watched that have really bad Final seasons and Bad endings.

From Deadline:

CBC celebrities, assemble! The names in the hot seat for Season 2 of the Canadian version of The Assembly are in, and they’ve got some collective star power.

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, The Hangover‘s Zach Galifianakis and This is the End actor Jay Baruchel have signed up to be grilled by a cast of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers for the six-part series.

Also on the cast list are three-time Olympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin, Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull, who has appeared in Netflix, CBC and APTN comedy North of North, and singer-songwriter Lights.

The second season of CBC’s show premieres on CBC Gem and CBC TV on Sunday, November 1 at 9 p.m. ET (9:30 NT). Special extended ‘Producer’s Cuts’ will be released on CBC Gem the same day from 9 a.m. ET.

The Assembly began life in France on France Télévisions as Les Rencontres du Papotin, and has since spawned returning versions in countries such as the UK, Spain and Australia. Guests across versions have included Camille Cottin, President Emmanuel Macron, Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Stephen Fry and Sam Neil.

Each version features the cast of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers audiences, who collectively quiz celebrities in an ask-anything interview format. In Canada, interviewers from the first season will return alongside additional new ones.

History Channel is indicating that the upcoming fourteenth season of The Curse of Oak Island will be it's last. The new season picks up with the last remnants of the mystery; Lot 8 boulder, covered well on Lot 5, the Sand Road, and enigmatic Solution Channel.

The press release specifically says "...but they know that the window to fulfill their lifelong dream is closing". The final season trailer today proclaims they Found the One Thing, and shows Rick Lagina sniffling + hugging a Dumas contractor.

The final run will complete on April 27, 2027 with 280 episodes.

For years two shows topped the list of ‘cancelled too soon’ and became cult classics.

My So-Called Life and Firefly were mourned by thousands of fans for years, but the networks reboot shows like Macgiver, Magnum PI, Frazier, Matlock, Hawaii 5-0

Why haven’t they remade shows that have a huge fan following already?

Dawson Leery from Dawson’s Creek

Crystal Lake

Premise: The prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise centers on Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) as two strangers' arrival in Crystal Lake forces her troubled past back into the spotlight.

Subreddit: r/CrystalLakeTV

Platform: Peacock.

Metacritic: 60/100.

Links:

• IMDB
• Trailer
• Wikipedia)

I love watching a new season of a show and listening to the companion podcast. Used to do it for For All Mankind, but they didn't do one for the recent season. Did it for Hacks, none for season 5. The Diplomat season 4 dropped this morning and no companion podcast for it either. Is that just not a thing anymore?? I know some randos make podcasts, but I like the official ones with interviews with the creators and actors.

I just finished watching the first 12 episodes of Hollywood Arts, and honestly, I went into this expecting it to be cringey. Let’s be real: with the number of disappointing reboots, revivals, and spin-offs we’ve gotten in recent years, it’s hard not to approach another one with a healthy dose of skepticism. Surprisingly, though, Hollywood Arts has been pretty serviceable so far. It’s not without its flaws, but there’s enough here to make it an enjoyable watch.

Trina Vega carried this show, and I will die on that hill.

Her mannerisms, antics, and overall characterisation feel so natural that it’s almost as if she never left the original series. What makes Trina work isn’t just the nostalgia factor; it’s that her character still feels distinctly Trina. She doesn’t come across as a watered-down version of herself or a character who’s been brought back solely for fan service. She brings the same chaotic energy that made her memorable in Victorious, and honestly, the show benefits tremendously from her presence.

I also appreciate the callbacks to iconic Victorious moments and references, such as Karaoke Dokie, the Pear Phone, Tori’s locker, the Lockout episode, and the Big Showcase. These references feel like little rewards for longtime fans without making the entire series dependent on nostalgia. That’s precisely how you incorporate callbacks into a spin-off: respect the original show’s legacy while giving the new series room to establish its own identity.

The new cast deserves credit, too.

Oscar and Jen are the two newcomers who stood out to me the most. They have that exaggerated, expressive, almost cartoonish approach to comedy that made so much of Nickelodeon’s classic sitcom acting memorable. Their performances don’t feel like they’re trying too hard to imitate the original cast; rather, they capture the spirit of that era of Nickelodeon television. They’re expressive, committed to the absurdity, and willing to go all out with their characters. For me, they understand the assignment.

As for Emmy, I think she’s been okay as the lead, but I was hoping she’d hold her own a little more against the rest of the cast. At times, she fades into the background, which is particularly noticeable when the supporting characters have such strong and distinctive personalities. This isn’t necessarily a knock on her acting abilities, but I do think the show needs to give its lead more opportunities to stand out. When your supporting cast consistently commands more attention than your protagonist, that’s something worth addressing.

My biggest criticism, however, is the show’s Disney coded storytelling.

A lot of the storylines revolve around working together, supporting one another, and chasing your dreams. There’s nothing inherently wrong with those themes, but the execution sometimes feels a little too polished and formulaic. One of the things that made Victorious stand out was its willingness to embrace weirdness, absurdity, and characters who weren’t always trying to teach the audience a lesson. I would’ve liked Hollywood Arts to lean further into that unconventional energy instead of occasionally feeling like a Disney Channel sitcom wearing a Nickelodeon costume.

I’m also a little disappointed by the use of existing pop songs. I would’ve preferred the series to stick more closely to original songs, which were such an integral part of Victorious. The original music wasn’t just filler between scenes; it helped establish the show’s identity and gave its musical performances a personality of their own. Using familiar pop songs isn’t automatically a bad decision, but I think original music would’ve done more to distinguish Hollywood Arts from other teen sitcoms.

Overall, I’m giving the first 12 episodes an 8.5/10.

My biggest hope for the remaining episodes is that the show becomes more confident in its own identity. It doesn’t need to replicate Victorious beat for beat, but it should understand what made the original memorable in the first place: its unapologetic weirdness, ridiculous humour, eccentric characters, and original music.
Hollywood Arts has the potential to be more than a nostalgia trip. I just hope it stops playing it safe and lets itself be as weird as the school it’s named after.

I loved the first season, it was funny, well acted, fairly good action and a real cliff hanger ending. Did it get dropped, is it still in production, is Donald Glover too busy?