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Oct 22, 2008, 11:11 AM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: 'Fringe', 'True Blood', Television

Fringetrueblood_l It's that time of year again. Like a greedy bastard at an all-you-can-eat buffet, I've spent the last six weeks loading up my DVR with more fall TV than I could ever possibly consume. Yesterday, things reached a breaking point when I attempted to set a recording for Animal Planet's Living With the Wolfman (more on that later) and my DVR swayed its shoulders, put a hand up in my face, and hissed, "Slezak, please! Either you delete some of this junk, or I'm doing it for you!" And because I never, ever want my DVR to be angry with me, I promptly scanned my series-recording list, then grabbed my pad and pen and fired off a couple of "Dear John" letters...

Dear Fringe,
On paper, we were a match made in TV heaven. Your creators were responsible for Alias, Lost, and Felicity…and I love Alias, Lost, and Felicity. You had a cool, X-Files-esque premise, and really nifty title cards. Your supposed-to-be-a-breakout star (Anna Torv) had shiny, pretty hair. But then her acting turned out to be a little leaden. And John Noble's sing-songy, hyper-quirky delivery started working my last nerve. By the time we got to that episode where Joshua Jackson was strapped to a table with brain-monitor-sensors shoved up his nose, and I realized I didn't actually care what happened to him, I knew our affair had all the staying power of What About Brian. If you're game for it, though, I'm open to the idea of occasional hookups. Any show with a sinister Blair Brown can't be all bad.
Ambivalently,
Slezak

Dear True Blood,
It's not you, it's the writing.
Slezak
PS: Please kill off Ryan Kwanten's character; his abs deserve a better show.

More on 'Fringe,' 'True Blood':
'Fringe': Loving the title cards (if not the characters)
HBO's 'True Blood': What did you think?
'True Blood': What was that weird vampire music on Bill's radio?
'Fringe' vs. 'Terminator': Who has the hotter sci-fi office?

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Monkey Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

Fringe is decent compared to the rest of the duds in this season's crop...but True Blood is stellar! It is the best new show on TV. If you don't like the plot, blame the author of The Southern Vampires Mysteries...the show follows the plot almost exactly.

Katel Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

True Blood is the 2nd highest cable show in the Neilson ratings. Ahead of Californication, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, etc. The show is Awesome

nikki Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 06:47 PM EST

God the feeling between Sookie and Bill are running deep and is hot as hell!!
This is the best ship i have seen for a long time.
And it keeps me coming back for more just to see what will happen next with their relationship as it was said Sookie and Bill is the centre characters of a love story.

lisa Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:32 AM EST

Dear true blood!!!!
All i have to say is this show is the best out there! i love everything about it the cast-Sookie and Bill are so amazing!!!the chemistry is sooooooHOT!!! Finally a show for adults!!!!
Dear Greys
The only reason i am watching is because you have brought us Owen Hunt!He and Cristina have that special SOMETHING!!! Hate the Callie & Dr.Haun thing LOVE the McSteamy Callie thing!!! and u just have not been the same since you killed Denny and fires Burke!!!!!! Izzy use to be my fav. and now i really dont care if she leaves the show and that pains me to say!!!

Ana Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST

Dear True Blood,

You are an incredibly awesome show!The plot is engaging, the cast is a talented bunch, the soundtrack is fantastic...and Vampire Bill is so swoon-worthy. Keep it up!

Dear Slezak,
you are one cynical queen. Stop moaning about this great show!

Viastar Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 01:04 PM EST

Dear DWTS,

Even though Cloris Bore Us! was finally kicked off, this is one horror show I cannot forgive. So I am breaking up with you now and forever. Don't call. Don't write. Just don't.

COUNT BARACKULA OBAMA Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

Dear True Blood:

YOU ARE THE BESTEST SHOW EVER!!

Vampire Bill is a hot piece.

Tara is total Baddasssss! Oh and really cute!

Lafayette is HILARIOUS!!

Sookie is adorable!!

Jason is hardcore.

Sam can streak me anytime.

Tara's mother has to be one of the best actresses I have seen in a while.

The entire CAST is AMAZING!!

I am a TRUE BLOOD CRACKHEAD!!! Best Show on TEE VEE!!

Big D Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST

Dear The Mentalist - You are great and are staying on my Watch List. Also, Ghost Whisperer and 11th Hour are on my Watch List. However, the rest of the CBS procedurals are not for me.

Fringe, Sarah Connor and Sanctuary - I have calmed down. Of course I will keep watching you. But the 3 of you could use some serious improving.

felicity Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 06:31 AM EST

Dear True Blood,
I tried,I really did;I gave you a chance and showed up at the first four dates;but you turned out to be a terrible dissapointment,so I'm letting you go.we just don't click,you're not what I'm looking for;don't wory,you'll be alright,already picked up for a second season and with an army of followers out there...

Dear Desperate Housewives,
last week's episode was the final drop,you're just not that interesting anymore.

Dear Grey's Anatomy,
I was about to break-up with you when you introduced me to Kevin McKidd and patched things up between Alex and Izzie;so I'll give you another shot,don't waste it.

Dear Prison Break,
I know now that I should have done this two years ago;that way you would have been a really good memory(Fox River).

Dear Heroes,
you're just lucky I like super powers;you should know though that our relationship will never be the same as dring the first half of season 1; sorry,you had a lot of potential..somehow you lost it on the way.

Jaime Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 04:12 AM EST

Slezak,
Like Jace Everett says "Some people have all their taste in their mouth." So why don't you keep your shut so we don't have to smell what you've been eating. True Blood ROCKS.
Jaime

Jon Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 02:19 AM EST

Dear Heroes,
You took my breath away the first time I layed my eyes on you. I was fixated and I couldn't stop staring. I studied and watched every part of you over and over again. Then you came around a second time and I was just as obsessed, yet many people were not. You were attacked and bashed by a lot of people, but I stuck by your side and never left. And even though I was a bit discouraged I defended you with my life. But then you left for a long agonizing 9 months. You promised you would come back better than ever. And you know what? You did, and my love for you was even greater than it was your first time around. Yet some people still found flaws and problems where their weren't any. And again, I defended you and I always will. Continue to blow my mind!!
Dear lost,
Oh how I loved you so... that is until heroes came and stole my heart away. Dont fret though, I'm still dedicated and I will continue to see what you'll become. Love!!

Crystal Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:24 PM EST

Dear True Blood
You have made me go crazy with your beautiful vampire Bill. Please Bill, dont leave Bon Temps, at least for another 3 years.

Big D Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

This is one of the best Pop Watch items ever. Typing out these Dear John announcements is very therapeutic. And reading the comments from other users is exteremly interesting.

Big D Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

Dear The Mentalist - I'm sorry. I take it all back. Your 4th episode was great. Well written and well acted. Patrick Jane is really growing on me. The entire team is great with the possible exception of Robin Tunney's chacter who may grow on me. Gregory Itzin is a good addition. The whole CBS procedural phenomenom is finally clicking with me. I'm planning on checking out CSI: Miami and NCIS next.

Fringe - Bye. You are creepy, weird and directionless. Sorry to be blunt, but it's true.

Sarah Connor - Bye. You have lost focus. Shirley Manson is irritating. The only likeable character is Sarah herself. But she alone is not reason enough to watch.

Sanctuary - Bye. I thought I would really like you but, the acting is bad, the stories are boring and the special effects are sub-par.

Missy Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

OMG!!!! For you people that do not watch or like True Blood you are not cool. This is the Best series to hit HBO since the Sapranos and Six Feet Under!!! Alan Ball is great and so are the actors/actresses that are in this show! Please keep it coming and HBO THANKS for taking on True Blood!!! It is the BEST!!!!

Katie Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 09:01 PM EST

Dear House:

I loved you with a mad passion I've never felt for any TV show and I hung in there long after my friends told me you were no good for my any more. But you're not the show I thought you were. You changed, you got mean and cruel and you lost your sense of humour. You ditched your old friends and found new ones who make you look bad. The writers found a box of magic tricks rather than Essentials of Good Writing.

I will always treasure our memories by watching the old episodes from the first 2 1/2 seasons but right now, you're just a big bore.

Jon Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

Dear My Name is Earl

Last season was not funny & I was ready
to say goodbye but you seemed to have
found your funnybone again so I'm
ready for more Earl.

Rose Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 06:23 PM EST

Dear Ghost Whisperer:
I used to love your show but I started
to turn off last season & now with the
rumors of Jim's demise coming, I have
stopped watching. I'm also tiring of
Eliot on SVU & Rose on 2 & 1/2 Men.

Eli Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 04:41 AM EST

Dear House.
Aw, gee... I know most guys dream of a threesome, but seriously. This girl you picked out for us to share time with? Not good enough. She`s hot and all, but I really need some substance if I`m going to spend all my time with her. And you bring her along ALL the time to!
It`s YOU I`m interested in, not her.
Ditch her!
Hope and Love.

monica Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 10:20 PM EST

i'm very close to ditching One Tree Hill, Brothers & Sisters, The Starter Wife, The Game, and Dirty Sexy Money.

action kate Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

Dear Fringe:
We're done. I can't stay in a relationship with a show which brutalizes helpless people in such a horrifically, unnecessarily gory fashion, practially every week. Your leads have almost no charisma, and those floating 3D titles are obnoxious. If I want a sinister shadow plot with an evil CEO mastermind, I'll watch Terminator.

Dear House:
I say this with all the love in the world: lose 13 and Kutner. Neither actor ever moves a facial muscle (which is part of what constitutes "acting") and neither character is interesting in the least. And the POTW doesn't have to parallel any of the docs to constitute a good plot. Other than that, you're aces, baby. Soupy twist!

Dear Heroes:
Honey, you could really stand to lose some weight -- about half the cast. That would give the other half room to pump up and fill out a little.

Dear Smash Lab and Knight Rider:
We're not laughing WITH you, we're laughing AT you.

Dear Mythbusters:
We love you. You're perfect. Don't change a thing.

Debsa Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 10:57 AM EST

Dear Smallville,
Erica Durance sucks, but I will always have a soft spot for you Allison Mack and Tom Welling.

Nell Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 02:20 AM EST

Dear Bones,

I used to eagerly await the time we spent together each week, but now that the characters have been reduced to two-dimensional caricatures and the plots have become less interesting (and don't even get me started on what you did to Zack) I've realized that I can live without you. In fact, sometimes I forget you're still on tv. I must bid you adieu, but we'll always have seasons one and two!

George Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 02:06 AM EST

If I didn't know that Lost only had 2 more seasons left, I'd break up with it. May as well see how it ends and how many answers to which questions the writers feel like pulling out of their @$$es.

George Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 02:02 AM EST

If I didn't Lost only had 2 more seasons, I'd break up with it. May as well see how it ends and how many answers to which questions the writers feel like pulling out of their @$$es.

Cate Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:55 AM EST

Dear Entourage,

When it comes to breaking up, I say getting it over with quickly is best. So here it goes. You've really gotten lame. I mean, truly. I have yet to talk to one other person who has enjoyed this season thus far. I think the turning point was the completely pointless episode in the desert...really, REALLY? It's been fun, and I tried, but it's over

Dear Grey's Anatomy Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:52 AM EST

The Callie/Hahn hookup is the reason for our breakup. And can I just add, ew, icky, yuck, puke, shudder, and ow my eyes, my eyes!

Dear Heroes Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:36 AM EST

I am so bleeping tired of reading TV! I begged you to stop with the bleeping subtitles but you didn't care, so we're done!

DJ3D Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 01:05 AM EST

DEAR CABLE TV,
OH BY THE WAY I WOULDNT BE CHEATING WITH DEXTER, IF YOU WERENT BEING SO SILLY ON GREY'S. I do love Callie and Doctor Hahn(Period)They COULD be a cute couple if the writing wasnt so whimsicle and the story had a little more basis. Can Grey grow a pair please she cant be whinny all her life. Seriously lets get real over there....I wanna come home!

Dj3d Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:48 AM EST

Dear Cable TV,
I remember the days I used to run home to you anxious excited..turned on! The days of Nip tuck in Miami, before it became so rediculosly off the wall.The days of Bravo's Work Out before she started dating the silly blonde. The days of Cashmere Mafia not the boring Lipstick Jungle. I remember The hot nights of Sex and the city, Friends and Cheers.its amazing how things change over time.Im starting to lose what I once felt. The love of the once solid cast and story line of E.R. and the great passion of The Practice and The Sopranos, and the L Word. I miss Dark Shadows and the brief affair with Day Break. I wish quality, intriguing, thought provoking, serious comedy would return...and maybe I could fall in love again! Until then...TO THE LEFT!!!

it's not easy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:47 PM EST

Dear CSI

I don't get you, I never will.


What's with all the double posts on here?

Amy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST

Dear ex List

You started out great, but every show is exactly the same. I think I might hang in there though as I don't see the future as a long one, and I hate to give up on you just now.

It's not you, it's me. I'd just like to see a show switch it up weekly, but I guess there's only so many ways you can repeatedly meet your ex's every week huh?

Amy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST

Dear ex List

You started out great, but every show is exactly the same. I think I might hang in there though as I don't see the future as a long one, and I hate to give up on you just now.

It's not you, it's me. I'd just like to see a show switch it up weekly, but I guess there's only so many ways you can repeatedly meet your ex's every week huh?

mark anders Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:15 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

I'm gonna cut this short. We're over because you suck.

I'm out (literally)
mark

mark anders Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

I'm gonna cut this short. We're over because you suck.

I'm out (literally)
mark

mark anders Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:13 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

I'm gonna cut this short. We're over because you suck.

I'm out (literally)
mark

Allison Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:09 PM EST

Dear CW
start making shows that are targeted to both male and female viewers. take note from The WB they did just that, Buffy is a great example of a show both guys and girls both enjoyed.
BTW start promoting Thursday nights!!!!!

Jillian Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:10 PM EST

Dear Entourage,

I'm still in denial. I know this. I don't know how I'll ever be able to let go of one of the greatest tv loves of my life. I go back to you time and time again, but it just doesn't feel the same anymore. I don't know when exactly it started, the seperation I began too feel between us. Maybe it was the 249248 Medellin plot line, maybe it was Eric Roberts in the desert, I don't know. All I know is that it's not the same. And I have to end it. For both of us.

All my love,
Jillian

Shana Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:57 PM EST

To Fringe, Eureka, and Supernatural, I am so in love with you. To Heroes and Smallville, I'll see you in Divorce Court.

Alice Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

Good bye to an abusive relationship, I gave my time to you and you assaulted me with your idiotic dialog, loony lead character and treating me like I was a woman of lesser intelligence. I wanted to stay, but I realized to feel better about myself and females being enlightened caring people and not narcissistic, selfish stereotypes. On behalf of whoever thought this weak minded way of thinking and cheap shameless gimmick writing should be shoved on anyone on a weekly basis...shame on you.

Sincerely,
someone who has now earned back an hour of her life wasted by this mess and is all the better for it.

Alice Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

Good bye to an abusive relationship, I gave my time to you and you assaulted me with your idiotic dialog, loony lead character and treating me like I was a woman of lesser intelligence. I wanted to stay, but I realized to feel better about myself and females being enlightened caring people and not narcissistic, selfish stereotypes. On behalf of whoever thought this weak minded way of thinking and cheap shameless gimmick writing should be shoved on anyone on a weekly basis...shame on you.

Sincerely,
someone who has now earned back an hour of her life wasted by this mess and is all the better for it.

Alice Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:29 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

Good bye to an abusive relationship, I gave my time to you and you assaulted me with your idiotic dialog, loony lead character and treating me like I was a woman of lesser intelligence. I wanted to stay, but I realized to feel better about myself and females being enlightened caring people and not narcissistic, selfish stereotypes. On behalf of whoever thought this weak minded way of thinking and cheap shameless gimmick writing should be shoved on anyone on a weekly basis...shame on you.

Sincerely,
someone who has now earned back an hour of her life wasted by this mess and is all the better for it.

Alice Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:29 PM EST

Dear Private Practice:

Good bye to an abusive relationship, I gave my time to you and you assaulted me with your idiotic dialog, loony lead character and treating me like I was a woman of lesser intelligence. I wanted to stay, but I realized to feel better about myself and females being enlightened caring people and not narcissistic, selfish stereotypes. On behalf of whoever thought this weak minded way of thinking and cheap shameless gimmick writing should be shoved on anyone on a weekly basis...shame on you.

Sincerely,
someone who has now earned back an hour of her life wasted by this mess and is all the better for it.

Laura VanMetre Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST

Dear ABC,
PLEASE PLEASE help Pushing Daisies. I feel like they are going to turn in to Arrested Development (one of my fav shows of all time). Great actors and amazing writing, only to get cancelled mid season due to ratings. Daisies gets critical acclaim, yet they are on the brink of being cancelled. Maybe some better marketing would do the trick? ANYTHING at this point, because that show really brightens my day!

Roy Buckingham Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 05:09 PM EST

Dear Heroes:

You were fun once. Now you are just too full of yourself. I will miss the old you, but I feel I must move on.

Dear ABC:

If you cancel "Pushing Daisies" I will never forgive you. Never.

Ava Elizabeth Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:49 PM EST

Dear House,

I have loved you passionately for years. The last year of our relationship was leaving me cold, but I hung on hoping things would get better. Unfortunately, you're running with a bad crowd of new characters and they're dragging you and your show down with them. You need to renew your relationships with Chase and Cameron and when you do, I'll renew my relationship with you. 13 and Taub are both boring, obnoxious, miserable characters and they need to go. You have the monopoly on misery in Princeton. A person can only take so much gloom. Bring back that ray of sunshine named Chase and there will be hope for us.

ronnie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:39 PM EST

Dear Greys Anatomy,
Seriously? You were, for a while, the love of my life. My McLovey. The Mer/Der romance, the prom, Chasing Cars. But, um, now - seriously? McDreamy (not to mention all the other men on the show) has been relegated to the sidelines, some drippy guy waiting for even-drippier Meredith to realize he really is Prince Charming. Now we get Callie & Ms. Heart Doctor, and - seriously? Another female character with a huge crush on George? You've gotten ridiculous. I no longer have any faith in you. Goodbye. We'll always have 1st/2nd season DVDs.

Meg Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST

Dear ABC,
I think we might have a great connection here. You have two incredible qualities, "Lost" and "Pushing Daisies". Thankfully, "Lost" is here to stay for two more seasons and two finish up its amazing run. But our relationship won't survive if "Daisies" dies. You have an incredible trait here--"Daisies" is witty, fun, upbeat/sweet (something the world needs right now), original, whimsical, and has top-notch acting, writing, and directing. Plus, it's the one thing that I look forward to seeing every week. If that show goes, well it'll be sad to say, but we're through. I'll never watch anything on your network again, except "Lost". You have a real gem with "Daisies," and by possibly changing its timeslot and promoting it more (which you failed to do even though you promised!), it will grow. Just give it a second chance, and our relationship might survive.

Sincerely yours,
TV Fan

Meg Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

Dear ABC,
You have so many excellent qualities, absolutely. "Lost" and "Pushing Daisies" are your best works. But, there's an issue here. "Lost" is in a fantastic place and I can't wait until it returns. Sadly, I think you're failing to notice your best trait--"Pushing Daisies". It's whimsical, original, witty, sweet (something the world needs right now), and the best show on television right now (from the fabulous acting, writing, and directing). And if you fail to recognize what a gem you have, then...I don't know. I think that if you cancel "Daisies," that will be the last straw for me--we'll be through.

Sincerely yours,
TV Fan

Brooke Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:45 PM EST

Dear PUSHING DAISIES,
You are like none other...which is why I love thee. Your color, your wit, your stories, your love, your characters, your narrater and your whimsical nature have pulled me in. I'm constantly catching myself smiling while watching you. I just can't get enough you. I am repeatedly watching the season on DVD (eventhough we only got 9 episodes from you). I dont care what some crazy people say, you are easily one of the best shows on television and I wish more people could see that...and soon.
I LOVE you dearly and I'm worried for your safety. Please don't let them take you away. You are what I live for...
All My Love,
Brooke

JND Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:15 PM EST

Dear Scrubs,
PLEASE COME BACK TO ME!!!!
Love,
J

Susan Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

Dear House,
I thought I'd love you forever, but I was wrong. You are not the man I thought you were, or the show. I thought it was a medical drama, rich in interesting characters, clinic patients, with some snarky humor thrown in. Last season, it was a bad comedy with little medicine thrown in. Dr. House, you are no longer funny to me, unless being cruel for the sake of being cruel is supposed to be funny. I don't like your new friends; they do NOTHING for you and I'm sick of being lied to about when the friends I care about , Chase and Cameron will be back "in full force." More than a year of promises, promises, and they're still not back. I barely recognize Cuddy - when did she become so spineless? And poor Foreman - he's nothing but a bore without his old teammates to interact with.
NCIS is starting to look pretty good to me. They know how to treat their guests.

Nicole Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:42 PM EST

Dear Heroes,

I was so in love with you once upon a time, and then last year I started to suspect that perhaps you had gone off your meds, and I just can't handle a co-dependent relationship. I hear you've been to rehab and are making improvements, but I'm too scared to trust you. Each week I promise myself that I'm going to make a date with you, but weeks pass and I never do. I'm sorry, but I think it may be over for good.

Dear Kath & Kim;

I was pretty excited to meet you, but then when I did I felt violated. I summoned up the strength to see you again a week later and now I'm starting to wonder if you even know how to read. Plus, your Kim side is most unpleasant and I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with you. Never again.

Jena Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

Darrin,
No go back and watch the 1st 3 seasons of Smallville. That show lost common sense midway through season 3. And it wasn't just the Clark/Lana storylines. It was Clark himself. I can't lower myself to ever sit down and watch that show again. Thanks for the the reply though.

Oh and ...

BSG, Veronica Mars, Journeyman,:
Please come back! I miss you. Your storylines intrigued and left me wanting.

Laura Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 01:06 PM EST

Dear House,

We're over. I don't love you anymore. I got tired of waiting, it's been a year and a half since you met your new friends and decided you wanted to spend all your free time with them while your old friends faded in the background. You haven't been a loyal friend nor a lover. You cheated on me and showed no remorse, so I'm leaving you. Now I'm seeing someone else, NCIS loves me the way you could never love me and I'm happy.

Jayson Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

Dear diddy,

I agree ROME should be put back on, but Backup of Little Britian USA, Matt and David's "Little" show is hilarious if you've ever watched the originals and you'd understand worth the rentals!!! Also, once it comes back, Flight of the Conchords is FUNNY!!!

P.S.

Dear Life on Mars,

So far, you've only been a rehashed, low rent version of the far superior British version. You better figure something out and quick time is running short!! The original Series had 16 episodes, you only got 13 left before you run out of material to steal... Better figure it out and quick or Jason O'Mara, Grechen Mol and Harvey Keitel will need a new job!!!

P.P.S.

Dear Networks,

Stop stealing the best of International shows and give the USA lame watered down versions!!! Other than The Office, all other imports remakes have seriously sucked!!!

k that's all...

...well...

P.P.P.S.

Dear Heroes,

Kill off half the cast and quick show is to distracted at this time!!!

Needy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

Dear Showtime:
Where oh where have you put The Tudors? I long to see Henry VIII and Charles Brandon back in my living room. Anne is dead, but I knew that was coming. Network TV is lacking, and it makes me sad that I don't have Henry to make things all better.I need my Tudors back, and Showtime...only you can make that happen for me. Absence does not always make the heart grow fonder. Sometimes we go so long without the ones we love, that things are just not the same when we're reunited.

I'm patiently waiting, but my fickle heart won't wait forever.

ronnie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:22 PM EST

Dear Private Practice

You were a one night stand and once I realized that you were overplayed and been done over and over again by better, I moved on. Would love to say I miss you, but that would mean there was actually something there to begin with. Now crawl away and let some quality take your place. Trust, you won't be missed-reruns of the Golden Girls offer more originality than you.

c-you never,
a tv viewer with taste

ronnie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:21 PM EST

Dear Private Practice

You were a one night stand and once I realized that you were overplayed and been done over and over again by better, I moved on. Would love to say I miss you, but that would mean there was actually something there to begin with. Now crawl away and let some quality take your place. Trust, you won't be missed-reruns of the Golden Girls offer more originality than you.

c-you never,
a tv viewer with taste

Michelle Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:19 PM EST

Dear House,

I loved you from the beginning, but as it turns out you're not who I believed you be. I knew you were rough around the edges and often irreverent, but I thought deep down you cared.

Sadly, I have learned this is not nthe case. You rewarded my loyalty by having a sleezy affair with that horrid Mary Sue who doesn't even warrant an actual name. You expect me to fall in love with her as well, while you callously leave family like Chase and Cameron out in the cold.

I'll never love that homewrecker you call Thirteen, and I can tolerate your affair with her no longer.

I left you for NCIS.

bill Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

Dear Grey's Anatomy,

It's not me. It's you. It's soooo you. You, you, you! Oh sure, it was fun in the beginning. What with all your quirky diagnoses. And Denny and the wacky interns sharin' the house with Mer. But then you went there didn't you? You went to the ferry accident for sweeps and well, you never really came back did you? I waited, I really did. But you were never the same. So yeah, it's you. It's definitely you!

Darby Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:11 PM EST

Dear My Name is Earl,
I'm just not laughing anymore, baby. It was fun while it lasted.

Dear My Own Worst Enemy,
We gave it a shot, mostly because your leading man is hot, but your just too silly for me. Sorry, baby.

kat Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

Dear House--

You know I love you, don't you? Remember all those sweet times we had together? Remember the tick? Remember the love poem? Oh and that really awkward dinner date? Where have you gone, House? I miss you so. You're a rascal because you know I'll never really leave forever. But you've been boring me. Frankly, your new friends? They terrible. They make you look bad. Kick them to the curb and come back to me. I should tell you, House, that while I'll never fully leave, I've been seeing Mad Men on the side. It's a fulfilling relationship and we shag like rabbits. (Remember when that was us, House?) When I'm in the mood, I get some from Dexter now, too. And a little Californication is good for everyone. But I wish we were still exclusive, House. I remember that crazy little thing you used to do. This strain in our relationship? It's not me, it's you.

diddy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM EST

Dear Hbo and Heroes,
i'll start with YOU HBO WHAT THE HELL YOU ARE SERIOUSLY PISSING ME OFF ENTOURAGE IS THE ONLY THING WORTH WARTCHING ANYMORE BRING BACK ROME U BASTARDS I PAY TO MUCH FOR CABLE FOR U NOT TO COME UP WITH BETTER CRAP THAN TRUE BLOOD, OR BIG LOVE BULL, GREAT BRITAIN SHOW STEP IT U RETARDS BETTER SHOWS MORE VIEWERS THANKS BUDDY.

Amanda Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:59 AM EST

Dear My Name is Earl,
Sorry, but the rube jokes could only be funny for so long. Your season's pass is cancelled.
Dear Heroes,
I've only watched the season premiere, and they promised you would be better, but everyone's saying you're not. We may never connect again.
Dear Chuck,
I know it's been a while. I wish you weren't on at the same time as Gossip Girl and Monday Night Football. I promise we'll catch up soon.
Dear Daily Show,
Thank you for helping me through these rough times. You know the world is a crazy place when the only way you can handle the news is if there's someone to point out how ridiculous everything is.

darrin Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:47 AM EST

jenna - tired of the clark/lana storylines of smallville? i beg you - in fact i demand that you watch season 8 of smallville at some point. it has found its footing as our hero has found his purpose. well worth the wait.

darrin Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:47 AM EST

jenna - tired of the clark/lana storylines of smallville? i beg you - in fact i demand that you watch season 8 of smallville at some point. it has found its footing as our hero has found his purpose. well worth the wait.

emily Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:22 AM EST

dear jericho-
our affair was brief and ended too soon (thank you, cbs). you will always be in my heart and i will forever be looking for a show to measure up to you. so far, i've got nothing.
dear true blood-
you are fabulous and entertaining. good tv. i love that you stay so true (in most cases) to your books.
dear brothers and sisters, pushing daisies, and house-
you used to be the shows i couldn't miss. now, i can't seem to bring myself to watch you even weeks later on the internet.
dear greys anatomy-
i am sticking with you because i know what we once had. thank you for adding kevin mckidd to our relationship.
dear supernatural-
you are better than ever. don't change.
dear weeds-
come back soon. and bring conrad with you.
dear buffy the vampire slayer-
i know it's been so long since we last met, but i thought i'd let you know that you above all other shows will always be my favorite. you were ahead of your time. i'm sorry you had to leave the cw for upn = downfall :(

Lady Kathryn Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

Dear True Blood,

I was excited about the idea of you, but then I watched one episode and I thought I was going to vomit. The writing and acting is so bad that I can't really say anymore. Time is to precious to waste on television that bad. I sigh for the days of Deadwood and Rome. HBO, what happened to you?

Regretfully,

Lady Kathryn

Elizabeth Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM EST

Dear 90210,
You've changed. I mean, I thought after all this time apart, we could pick up where we left off but, I just don't see this going anywhere.

Maybe it's our age difference, I'm not really sure. I know they say age is nothing but a number but, I liked you so much better when you were Brenda, Kelly, Brandon, Andrea, Donna, Steve, Dillon, and even that she-devil Valerie. I don't even know you now. I'm sorry, I just don't have feelings for you anymore.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth.

K Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST

DearSlezak,
I LOVE LOVE LOVE TRUE BLOOD!!!!!!!!!! I will never break up with it. Fringe on the other hand, I broke up with after one show.
Thanks,
K

Dear CSI Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

You know I adore you, but I have to confess that I fell asleep before the end of last night's episode. I know I'm tired a lot lately, but to fall asleep before the ending tells me something is not right between us. Losing Warrick was painful, and I know who we're losing next. I just want to know if you're going to bore me so much that I'll WANT to see him leave. It's been a long and interesting run, but something needs to change or I'm going to make this an open relationship. I need more than you're giving, and unfortunately, I'm only seeing a continuation of less in our future.

ralph Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:28 AM EST

Dear Grey's Anatomy,
Whatever happened to a great show? You've lost the magic. The spark. Seriously.
Gone were the days of fun at Seattle Grace. You began with just an amazing story line. Now you're just all over the place. The Mer-Der fights. The lesbian arc. The George-Lexie. Here's what you need to do: Bring back the Meredith, Christina, Izzie, George and Alex that we all used to love. The clueless, bitchy, and fun interns that we got used to watching. And I know you made this lesbian arc for the sake of having it. And I heard there are more characters coming? What is going on? Clean up your act.

marenamoo Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:26 AM EST

Dear
Brothers and Sisters - You were great but really how many times can you bankrupt a company and find missing siblings. I need a new family.
Bones - Zack a cannibal assistant just to juxtapose logic and reason. Sorry you were a family and families just don't write that kind of left field storyline.
Heroes - we were passionate in your first year but then a villain came along and twisted your mind and storylines - I never came back.
Private Practice - What did you do to Kate Walsh? How could all those hormones still be present in sane professional people? How could Piz be the most mature of you all?
House _ I still love you but it is not the same. You lost Wilson and won him back because he likes to find fun in abuse. I thought you were kindred spirits that had a deeper understanding not that he was masochistic. What is that about? And really should we retitle this House and lucky number 13. We hate her and don't want story lines about her or Taub.

Gttq Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:15 AM EST

Dear LOST,

I have been two-timing you, watching HEROES when you were not around. I know it sounds typical, but I know realize I made a big mistake cheating on you with a show that was glossy on the outside, and ultimately empty on the inside. I swear it will never happen again. Please come back on soon and let's make up.

Amy Leigh Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:47 AM EST

Dear Battlestar Galactica,
I miss you. It's been too long since we last saw each other and I keep going back and rewatching all of the moments we've shared just so I can see you again. I know that the next time we see each other will be the end which makes me sad and a little angry at your network but I have come to terms with it. I thought my parting with Buffy, Angel and Everwood was hard all those years ago but I just know that they will pale in comparison to what our parting will be like in March of 2009. Perhaps we can still meet up occasionally in a movie theater? Or if that's too much then perhaps on the Sci-Fi channel in a television movie? Think about it and let me know when we see each other again.
Missing you,
Amy

Celeste Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:44 AM EST

Dear Young and The Restless, you have ruined the a show that, on many occassions was on the top of it's game. Now days, it just sucks in the worst way. The s/l are ridiculuos, the writers are crackhead jokes, and the the actors and actress; although many of them are stellar, lately have been made to look like embuciles. I don't know if your executives know it or not, but you have have lost your edge, as well as many of your viewers, and unless someone does something to fix it, you will lose even more viewers. I use to love Y & R, now I cringe everytime it comes on my TV screen, wondering what ludicrous s/l are they going to come up with next.

lina Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:37 AM EST

Dear Grey's Anatomy,

I'm sorry for having left you, but understand that without Kate Walsh things just were not the same. Somehow the spark of the show was gone. Don't blame it on Kate Walsh wanting her own show, she was right to do so since the lines in Greys were turning cheesy. Plus no Dr. Burke after what he did..

Elle Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 08:01 AM EST

Dear Supernatural,
From the moment Dean fired a sawed-off, rock-salt filled rifle, my heart's belonged to you. Like a fine wine, time has only made you better. You're my life and my love - don't ever change.
-Me

Auds Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 07:56 AM EST

Dear Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy:

The main characters your show is named after have lost all their luster and I grow tired of the depressing scenarios, and stupid clueless attitudes.

Also, does Shonda Rhimes know how to write romantic scenes without extreme agression where the characters grow annoyed with talking and instead attack each other as they are kissing?

Sherry Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 07:24 AM EST

Dear House - You were someone I thought was the real thing, but alas, it was just lust, not love. I have to move on from your boring, repititious writing.
And "The Office" - Michael you better get crazy again or I'm going to have to starting dating again, and I don't want to go there! Love ya!

Robert Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 07:19 AM EST

Dear "The Sopranos",

Look, was it something I said? I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry you felt the need to belittle my intelligence, but yes, we all know how smart you are. You're brilliant and funny and a little scary because you show me things about me I might not necessarily like. And yeah, since you've gone I've seen others. I'll just be out with it; I've been fooling around with "Mad Men". It's not the same though, never was never could be. I went to "The Wire" for comfort, but I was just experimenting, you're the gangsters for me! So please, come back to me. I miss you.
Love,
A stalker
PS
But seriously, eff a "Heroes".

justsomeguy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:11 AM EST

Dear The Simpsons,
We've grown up together, and I would never trade what we've had for anything. But I can't justify this abusive relationship anymore. When it was 10 good seasons versus 3 or 4 seasons I could deal. But now its season twenty, and the bad times are eclipsing the good. I mean seriously, Bart switches places with an identical stranger? I can't do this anymore. To make this easier for both of us, I'll say we stopped after the movie. We can pretend it ended on a high note.
Vince
P.S. Don't worry about me running around with that hussy Family Guy, I won't dishonor what we had

justsomeguy Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:09 AM EST

Dear The Simpsons,
We've grown up together, and I would never trade what we've had for anything. But I can't justify this abusive relationship anymore. When it was 10 good seasons versus 3 or 4 seasons I could deal. But now its season twenty, and the bad times are eclipsing the good. I mean seriously, Bart switches places with an identical stranger? I can't do this anymore. To make this easier for both of us, I'll say we stopped after the movie. We can pretend it ended on a high note.
Vince
P.S. Don't worry about me running around with that hussy Family Guy, I won't dishonor what we had

Tim Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 06:04 AM EST

Dear Sarah Conner,
Like most affairs, I knew it wasn't going to last. When all of my favorite shows were away on business (the writer's strike), you were the eye candy I needed to pull me away from the hum drum reality (shows) that cluttered my TV screen. But now my faithful shows are back home and now I see you as the substitute that could never replace my true loves (House, Heroes, LOST, and 24). It was fun while it lasted, but its over.

TW

"Jane" Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 04:03 AM EST

Dear Eli Stone, I was hoping your visions would take you great places, but when they removed your anyurism and some "higher power" told you it was you or your brother, well I hesitated. Can't you just admit they are from God? Why must it "grow back"? I loved the one with Katie Holmes, really I did, but I'm hesitant. I've been hurt by shows with visions, etc before...Tru Calling, Quantum Leap, Joan of Arcadia...they all turned bad on me...(and don't get me started on Saving Grace,no "saving" there!) Please tell me Katie Sagal won't grow horns...

jamie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:25 AM EST

Dear Fringe:

I'll be there to pick up the pieces, when some idiot at Entertainment Weekly breaks your heart. Don't worry-there's still mad love out there for you. That goes for you too, Grey's Anatomy.

Love,

a tv viewer who watches live and never uses the tivo/dvr because you're just that special to me;)

eclipse Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:24 AM EST

Dear Heroes,
After what you did on our very first date 3 years ago, I knew then and there I could never love you. I'm just glad everyone else is finally seeing you for what you truly are.

BSG, I will catch your seasons on DVD, I'm sorry I missed you so much last season. Oops! Doesn't mean I don't love you....but I am cheating on you and Lost and the ever-wonderful and hilarious Reaper with the Office, NCIS, and I'm holding close my dying ER.

I had lost my way from you, ER, after the death of Dr. Greene, but I seem to have found my way back to you again.

And to my darkly dreaming Dexter, I think the introduction of your dvds to me for the first time last week could get us in trouble. It was love at first sight, and I don't tend to go for the bad boys....

jamie Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:23 AM EST

Dear Fringe:

I'll be there to pick up the pieces, when some idiot at Entertainment Weekly breaks your heart. Don't worry-there's still mad love out there for you. That goes for you too, Grey's Anatomy.

Love,

a tv viewer who watches live and never uses the tivo/dvr because you're just that special to me;)

Jena Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 03:08 AM EST

CSI:
We were a love affair waiting to happen and for a few years we were hot. But I started to waiver when Warrick got married out of blue. But what really killed it was the continued Grissom/Sara storyline and once that became prominent you and I were on hiatus. So now I can't seem to get back in the groove (I was that disgusted). So farewell and goodbye. I've got a date with The Office and Supernatural.

Bone:
We've also got to end. You're okay but not all that. Many people try to relate your characters Booth/Brennan to X-Files' Mulder/Scully, but the relation falls as flat as Brennan's voice. I'll stick to X-Files.

Smallville:
You used to make sense mid season-3 and prior (WB time period) but somewhere along the line you got oversexed, inconsistent, and just dang ridiculous with the storylines. I was sick and tired of watching Clark/Lana all the time. You should have created better storylines for ALL the characters instead of rotating around the same two.

~Jena

Marco Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 02:52 AM EST

Dear CSI,

this is IT. THE FINAL STRAW. I had already stopped being a faithful watcher way back in season 5, and just when I was ready to jump back in, here you come with the GSR of doom. And now, NOW that Grissom's going to leave, you want to degradate Sara even further than you already did with this sick romance? You're all but dead to me. Maybe I'll send Clovie to do some rampage.

Dear The Unit,
I really don't think this is the way to go. Sorry, but A WOMAN IN THE UNIT? And a frail, tiny one at that.
I can't believe this I hope there's going to be something hugely interesting, or that this blunder will remain a smaller one.

Dear Fringe
may I ask you WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING in killing off Mark Valley? And keeping Blonde Hardface does NOT win you any points. Just as I was expecting to see him as a show regular again, BAM! JJ messes it up. But after the HORRID blunder in the pilot of Alias, and the ones in Felicity and Cloverfield (flying OVER THE MONSTER?)...

Laura Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:24 AM EST

Dear Greys,
Thank God I stopped watching you after the third season. Ugh.
Dear Chuck,
I'm enjoying your pure escapist fun but the jury is still out overall.
Dear The Office,
You've kept me going this long and I don't expect that to change and I love you for it. With laughs and love--me :)

TD Sims Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST

Dear Life on Mars,
Like all one night stands, it was over before it really started. Your bad taste in dialogue, clothing and your weak attempts at tantalizing me with a creative supporting cast has--and never will, I'm afraid--woo me into seeing anything beyond your bad, 70's cover band vibe and ridiculously "ironic" shots of the World Trade Center. Not even the sight of former "It Girl" Gretchen Mol in a tragic Lady Police outfit can tempt me to stay. In England, your inexplicability was adorable. Here, you're just tragic. You had me at goodbye.
Love,
Me
p.s. All the hair dye in the world can't make Harvey Kietel not look like an old man. Sorry.

J.R. Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:39 PM EST

General Hospital- Has had a long stretch of bad writing. Getting rid of veteran GH actors, and repeating over and over MOB storylines. I had such hope with Genie Francis returning, even short term. Maybe if they make the whole last year of GH, a Dallas sort of 'dream'. Which would allow them to fix their bad storylines; cast changes; and deaths?

Anderson M. Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:38 PM EST

Dear House, 90210, Heroes and Grey's Anatomy:
You're dead to me.

Dear Big Bang, HIMYM, Eureka, The Office, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter, and True Blood:
Our love affair is pretty torrid. I am all yours.

I think I will cry come the end of BSG in the spring:-(

huntress Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:38 PM EST

Dear 11th Hour: I think I'm in love! I can see Rufus Sewell's mesmerizing eyes in my dreams (& fantasies). You're so much more fun than your wingman, Life on Mars. Besides, Swingtown did the 70s so much better.

Dear Mentalist: I hate you for being a shameless ripoff of the one and only true fake psychic, Shawn Spencer. Did you really think I would choose your suave good looks over Psych's delightful sense of humor? Go find some desperate housewives to fall for your charms.


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