Hello there you lovely people and those of you who aren't lovely as well. This week I read some news that deeply saddened me. It’s
something that has happened to me on multiple occasions, however no matter how
many times I go through it, I still feel the same frustration and sorrow every
time.
I am of course referring to the way I feel when a TV show
gets cancelled before it’s time has come. In this instance I am referring to
the comedy series “Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23
Feisty yet naive girl
from Indiana June Colburn (Dreama Walker), comes to New York to start her dream career in the
finance sector. The company who employed her turns out to be based on a Ponzi
scheme, and as she step off the elevator on the morning of her very first day
she is told that the company is being raided by the IRS and all its assets
seized, including her extremely lush apartment. Unemployed, homeless and too
proud to head back home June decides to stay in the Big Apple and get her life
back on track. Step one find a place to live. Answering a advert for a flatmate
June meets the seemingly nice, but in truth a bitch/party
girl/con-woman/possibly psychopathic Chloe McGruff, (Krysten Ritter). After an
initial dislike the two of them decide to continue as flatmates and much fun is
had by all that watched.
Now some of you may say, “But that doesn’t sound that funny”.
Some of you may even think I am not sincere in my admiration of this show. If
you believe that then you are mistaken on both counts. The show may be a riff
on the odd couple scenario; however what make this show special was definitely
the cast, Ritter plays Chloe with such aplomb and seems to be having the time
of her life doing so. Walker ’s
portrayal of June is a perfect foil for the over the top (but still loveable)
Chloe, showing shock, envy and wonder in equal parts at Chloe’s antics. The
rest of the cast is also great Liza Lapira as Chloe’s ex-flat mate and current
neighbour, who is desperate to get back into Chloe’s world, Eric Andre as Junes
boss who has the hots for her. The best outside the two leads though is
definitely James Van Der Beek playing a fictional version of himself as Chloe’s
BFF. He plays up his vanity and acting career to great amusement but still is
very likeable.
Anyway after only 18 episodes being aired the show has been
cancelled. In honour of another show that was cancelled too soon, I thought I
would list a few other shows that weren’t given enough time or cancelled too
soon (or on a cliffhanger).
Firefly: Series: 1 Series there should have been: 5
This is the best example of a show with fantastic potential that should have been treated a lot differently. A great concept, a wonderful background and a brilliant cast, this could have been a truly great sci-fi classic. The fans obviously being smarter then the TV execs did force a film through, but still I would like a lot more.
My Name is Earl: Series: 4 Should have been: 5
This is one of those case of ending a great series on a cliffhanger. With one more series they could have tied up any loose ends and Earl could have finished his list and he and Randy could have had happily ever after.
Pushing Daisies: Number of Series: Series: 2 Should have been: 6
A quirky wonderful show the likes of which I haven't seen before. It was a colourful masterpiece. The creators knowing the end was nigh rushed to tie up all the loose ends on the last show. However I would still love to see a lot more of these characters.
Outcasts: Number of Series: Series: 1 Should have been: 3
I was introduced to this BBC gem by my friend. A great Sci-fi series which ended after just 8 episodes and unfortunately on a big cliffhanger. A great cast of British acting talent made this tension filled series well worth watching.
Outsourced: Series: 1 Should have been: 4
A very funny sitcom that was cancelled too soon. Some critics considered this to be racist, being of Indian origins myself I can say I didn't find it so and wasn't offended. I found it charming, and the fact that it was making fun of both the Indian and American office cultures made it even more funny. More Diedrich Bader and Pervesh Cheena!
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Series: 2 Should have been: 5
Another great show. This time based on an existing franchise that ended too soon. To make matters worse it ended on one hell of a cliffhanger. A great cast all round with special mention to Lena Headey and Garret Dillahunt, as Sarah Connor and Cromartie respectively.
To these and all the other great shows that burned brightly but not for long enough, we salute you.
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