Series that should have ended

[Solora Goldsun]

Hey guys! Ever read a book series or watch a series of TV shows or movies that start out well but start to drag on as the writer REFUSES to end it? This thread is dedicated to what should have ended and when they should have been given the ax.

BOOKS:

Warriors - The Darkest Hour

I LOVED the Warriors series as a kid. I went through a phase where I was Sunstripe, Deputy of RiverClan. I gave all of my friends Warrior names and it was awesome! Then, Erin Hunter decided to make a second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy. Then, she made Warriors: The Power of Three. THEN, she made Warriors: The Fourth Apprentice. The first series was good with memorable characters, an interesting and believable plot, and a satisfying end. Now, the series is all about love triangles, godlike powers, and repetitive fights over territory, not to mention the various mangas. In my mind, Warriors has only one series and six books, ending in The Darkest Hour.

Maximum Ride - Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

When it comes to Sci-Fi, this is the series to read...as long as you STOP at book 3. This series is about a group of genetically modified avian-human hybrid kids. They're trying to escape the lab that made them while discovering secrets about their past. It's action-packed and sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Then, Patterson decided to make more books. The focus has shifted from epic fight scenes, edgy plotlines, and witty characters to romance and saving the environment. WOW! HOW ORIGINAL! (Not) Max has become a love-obsessed wuss, Fang is no better, Angel is a brat, Nudge is annoying, and we never see Iggy or Gazzy. WHY, James Patterson?! WHY?!

The Mortal Instruments - City of Glass

This one is still in pending, but I have a feeling that I'm gonna hate this series if I keep reading. Again, the trilogy of City of Bones, City of Ashes, and City of Glass held a great story and a satisfying ending. Now, City of Fallen Angels has been released and...well... I'm a little worried. Jace is becoming a bit of a wuss and Clary is starting to succumb to Bella syndrome. I won't give a definite ax yet. I'll give Cassandra Clare one more book to convince me...

Guardians of Ga'Hoole - The Burning

This is an AWESOME series. Don't bother with the movie. It sucked. However, after the war was won in The Burning, the story went on to tell of Nyroc, son of the deceased villain, and his journey to Ga'Hoole. The logic begins to falter and the storyline suffers greatly.


TV SHOWS:

Ben 10 - Ben 10 Alien Force

See my rant...

Scooby-Doo - A Pup Named Scooby-Doo

See my OTHER rant.

Pokemon - The Hoenn region

I grew up watching Pokemon. It all started going downhill when they replaced Misty. Still, I liked May and Max and was able to keep going. Then Dawn came along and made me hate the show. By this point, the plotline became repetitive and boring. I'll probably rant on this later. Now, apparently, there's ANOTHER girl and NO Brock. Even the Pokemon themselves suck at this point. I've given up completely...

Sesame Street - Unknown

I was shocked the other day when I turned on the TV. On a whim, I decided to watch Sesame Street. *sniff* The majority of it is computer animated now. That's right, folks! There are hardly any Muppets! And now they have some monster named Murrey as the main character... WHERE'S BIG BIRD?!?!?! I don't know when this abominable development started, only that my childhood has been shattered.


MOVIES:

Disney Movies - AFTER THE FIRST

This goes for almost any Disney film. The original films were good. The sequels sucked. It's that simple. Here are some examples: In Mulan II, Mushu becomes annoying. In Cinderella II, there really wasn't any plot. In The Hunchback of Notre Dame II...I couldn't bring myself to watch. I don't wanna ruin my favorite Disney movie...

Indiana Jones - The Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull is about aliens... Do I even NEED to give a reason why this is wrong?!


So, those are a few from me. Let's hear from you!

[purplecyanide]

I agree with the Ben 10 AF and Pokemon with you.

Movies:
The Saw movies- seriously what sequel is it even on anymore, like the fourteenth or something? It's just some Puppeteer with an unusual hobby of killing people.

Harry Potter- I think it should've ended at the 3rd movie. I'm just glad it's finished now.

T.V Shows:
Hell's Kitchen *well it's a cooking show*- It's the same thing each series, Gordon Ramsey swears and someone wins a job with the Ramsey.
I used to like it but now it's boring.

Supernatural- I don't want it too end but I'm just getting really confused....

[crazyraven]

Movies:
Batman- i like the newer batman movies and once nolan makes batman: the dark knight rises he's quitting on making them any more and this deeply saddens me :C

twilight- i used to like this now i'm just a bit like where the hell are the fight scenes, sorry but this needs to end

valhala rising- my mom rented this from the DVD rental place all i have to say is wtf? i hpe there isn't a sequel

TV shows:
jersey shore- that just speaks for itself

big brother- for poop sake when will it end!

[Aenrhien]

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter
- This series was great at first; it had action, it had drama, it had vampire slaying, and there was actually a chance that the main character could die. Now all the main character does is talk, have sex with various well endowed males, talk some more, gain a new power by having sex with a new well endowed male, talk even more, muse about how everyone hates her for some reason or another and remind herself that she's not a slut because she "loves" everyone she's metaphysically raping. Even if the most recent book had been the last one I'd be happy, but the author's writing another one, so ugh.


The Pokémon cartoon in general
- I love the Pokémon games, but the anime got old after Johto. It doesn't even have to end really, they just need to let Ash grow up and focus on another kid.

[datdude]

Buffy should have ended with season 5 as season 6-7 went on joss time was split between buffy angel and firefly and buffy just went down hill.

As for ben 10 yea 3rd season of alien force was crap ( and the late dwayne mcduffie called me rude for saying so once) but it seemed like it was done in a long weekend writing wise. a nice break before ua would have helped i think.

Spiderman 2-3 SUCKED

the matrix 2-3 sucked HARDER

eureka and warehouse 13 . . . .they put this crap on the air and canceled stargate universe a shaow that was imho the 2nd coming of deep space 9 . . . to put it into english for those that where in dipers in the 90s "a good spinoff. "

Battle star should have ended before the writer strike and either picked back up after or done tv movies as it was it broke my heart.

ummmm thats all i can think of for now.

[Agent Awesome]

Movie:

Final Destination 2 - 5:
I dunno about you guys, but Final Destination can be very annoying. It's all about visions and dying and visions and dying and no matter what, everyone still dies. The worst deaths were in Final Destination 3. Falling off a rollercoaster? Have the people heard of seat-belts? And the tanning bed thing...no need to explain anymore, eh?

TV Shows:

Ben 10 (in general):
Um...I just don't like it...

Soap Opera remakes:
We already get the plot! Try to be original! Don't use the next generation's cast anymore!

Live TV Shows on Disney Channel:
I have learned to hate them with a passion

[crazyraven]

i totally agree with the disney channel and nickleodeon rubbish

[Solora Goldsun]

Disney has fallen so far. Remember when it had good shows like Gargoyles, Kim Possible, and Jake Long? Now, the only animated shows are Fishhooks and Phineus and Ferb. And the live shows... *shudders* I thought things would get better once Hannah Montana ended. I was wrong.

Here are some Disney Channel franchises that should have ended:

That's So Raven - before Donna Cabonna entered the picture.

I hated the episodes with that woman. Hated the character, hated the plot, hated the show. Before that, the series was awesome and funny. After, the quality dropped drastically.

Hannah Montana - before the series even STARTED

I'm sorry, but I hate this series with a passion. It's shallow, stupid, and the characters are unlikeable ripoffs of the characters from Lizzie McGuire (which was a GOOD series).

High School Musical - After the first

The songs were awesome in the second and third movies, but Gabriella just annoys me. In the first movie, she was smart, cool, shy, and talented. After that, she becomes a whiny drama queen with Troy following her around like a puppy dog.

Jake Long - BEFORE THE ARTIST CHANGED

Seriously, WHAT was up with the sudden change in design? They DESTROYED the dragons! Grandpa's dragon form looked RETARDED as did Hayley's. We were given such an awesome sneak peek in season one of a sweet looking purple dragon. Then, they made her pink. GR! I'm an easy person, but dragons are something you DON'T mess with!!!!

[datdude]

character development is forbidden in the house of mouse.

[chocofied]

I agree with Ben 10 and Pokemon.


They should seriously end The Bachelor. It's annoying.

[crazyraven]

pokemon should have ended after 2002, i mean it was started in 1998 and still going i can't even stand team rocket anymore or the others that replace them

[datdude]

Time for a datdude fun fact. DD had a friend that went to japan the year before pokiemon came out over here and told him about it when she got back. . . . . yes DD has been hating pokiemon since before it came out in the us.

that is all

[Agent Awesome]

We should all go back to all the GOOD shows (not a lot might agree, but my classmates do):

- Hey Arnold
- Rugrats
- Hi-5 (the original cast)
- Max and Ruby
- As Told By Ginger
- Rocko's Modern Life
- Replacements (before Season 2)
- Dora the Explorer (before Episode 2)

[datdude]

in 20 years everything retro

>sits down and watches new thundercats on mastertoons.

[crazyraven]

hahaha dora ;~; why hasn't it ended