The ratings are in and the season premiere of Ugly Betty has been called "soft". I would like to take this opportunity to say, "Well, Duh!". This move is going to lead to the end of the show, just as many bloggers have predicted. How do I know this? Because even I couldn't be bothered to watch the premiere on Friday, and I've written glowing things about the show many times over the years. I ended up sticking a tape in the VCR (yes, some of us still use those because we aren't blessed with DVR's and such) and I will eventually watch it. I don't know when, but it will likely be before the next episode.
And the thing is, I am always around on Fridays anyway, but somehow I can't muster any enthusiasm to watch it in its current time slot.
But when I think about it, more than a few shows that I used to enjoy suddenly became a lot less appealing as soon as they were given a Friday Night slot.
I mean, I loved Prison Break when it was on Mondays, but as soon as it moved to Fridays to end its run, it was almost like a chore to watch.
Hell, I've even been having trouble watching Friday Night Smackdown consistently as of late, and that is the good wrestling show at the moment. I would probably have a problem watching premiere episodes of Mythbusters if they were being shown on a Friday even.
I think the only show that I consistently watched on Friday Nights without complaint is South Park (in Canada, the new episodes of South Park air on Friday).
I know I can't be alone in this... this malaise has to be one of the main reasons why ratings on Friday and Saturday nights are generally so weak (aside from the socializing/dating aspects of the night too I mean). Maybe I will get over this whole Friday thing, but I have my doubts... and in a way, I am sad to see Ugly Betty end its television life like this.
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ah, the Friday death schedule. The place where networks can kill a show without little protest. I'm almost sure they schedule these shows on Friday in order to keep writing campaigns to a minimal and give a clear ratings decline in order to cancel it.
Never seen this "Ugly Betty" show, but I understand what you mean about it almost seeming like a chore to watch anything on Friday nights. Like you, I also can't bring myself to watch "Smackdown" on Fridays, even though it's the best wrestling show on right now. I do, however, DVR it every week.
Like I said, I know nothing of "Ugly Betty", but if history is any indication, it won't be around long. We all know Friday nights are where TV shows go to die.
I expected that the show had been cancelled until I saw it mentioned somewhere that it had its premiere the other night (Friday apparently).
I don't even remember when I stopped watching the show, possibly sometime during the second season and I'm led to believe that it's up to its fourth.
I honestly thought midway through season one that this show would be a huge hit and stay strong for a few years. I guess the new timeslot proves me wrong.
Semaj: It has been the grave of many a show.
Dalton: I get two chances to see Smackdown on my cable system (vs 5 for Raw)... so even that is conspiring against me.
Lee: It has had a little bit of a dip the last season or so.
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