How many seasons would you say is ideal for a tv series?

How many seasons would you say is ideal for a tv series?

I'd say it's 5 or 6

any more than that and it starts to feel like a meme

1-3. 6 episodes each.

>american cuisine

Only as much as the writers can prepare for ahead of time. The ending should always be planned.

that chili looks awfully runny

that's how you know it's yummodiddlyumshus

It's diarrhea

that a delicious coney?

5 at most, 3 at best. Seinfeld managed 9 thanks to Jew comedy magic.

it varies by network/production type

if its a 20-something episode per season type of show, tops 3 seasons before it craps out.

if its one of those 8-10 episodes per season shows, 4-5 seasons tops.

Name one show that doesn't get shitty after season 3.

3 seasons.
8 episodes.
45 minutes an episode.

one

As long as it needs to be

what are you basing this off of?

TNG, Stargate SG-1, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec,
DS9, Timm's Justice League.

you're right. They were shit off the bat

edgy

Here's your (You) kid

3 seasons, if they havent gotten it right by then, then they were never going to.

And on your left folks you'll see a fine specimen of a Sup Forums contrarian. This little fella likes to get his kicks by not liking things other people like.

X-Files was solid through the first five seasons.

But then once they find their groove, can't they keep going and then end it when it looks like the next season might go downhill?

6 was good too.

6 seasons and a movie.

It depends on the type of show. comedy is as long as it is consistently good,
Arrested Development 1-3 great, 4 acceptable shit compared the other seasons.
If it is story based then after season 3 things usually take a turn for the worst, Homeland, House of Cards, Game of Thrones all kinda sucked after 3 seasons.

30 Rock got shitty in season 3 but rebounded in season 5