Redditor Marambal17 wanted hear about which television shows left viewers feeling empty, so they asked:
"What's the most overrated TV series of all time?"
I still don't get the love for 'The Big Bang Theory.'
I'm lost.
YUCK
Mood Riverdale GIF by Netflix PhilippinesGiphy"Riverdale... holy s**t it sucks."
kyybby
"To be fair, I feel like most people at this point watch that show to see what nonsense the writers come up with."
No_Aioli_6364
Meredith Who?
"Grey’s Anatomy… I mean how many series did they milk out of the show?"
Cometqueen
"Yeah, I stopped watching after Sandra Oh left."
GingerSchnapps3
"The first few seasons were borderline masterpieces. Very well structured, with developed, likeable characters, intersecting storylines, tense drama, comedic output, handling of evolving romance, and a phenomenal soundtrack. That’s where most of the acclaim comes from."
RobotYoshimis
I hate shows like this...
"The Curse of Oak Island. They build up the conclusion of each episode so much with conjecture and folklore to excite you, only for the outcome to be very minimal and unimpressive. Holy s**t? A piece of wood from 1704??? WE ARE FINDING THE TREASURE TOMORROW."
Hinkhall27
"I hate shows like this, and that Bigfoot show, because if they’d found anything in real life, it would have already made international news, so watching these types of shows is absolutely pointless. On a side note, I would absolutely kill to know why and how The Money Pit was made."
Beckyd123
Phonies
"Those stupid real life drama shows on MTV. They have to be staged! 'Hey baby, do you want to star on this MTV show with me to find out if Im cheating?" No freaking way they are real."
wolf805
"They’re not. People get paid to be on them."
"Source: My sister and her bf got approached at a mall and offered $1000 to be on the one where your parents hate your bf so you go on a date with three new guys and you get to choose a new guy or your old one. They didn’t do it."
misskissholder
Go Away
Dragon GIF by The Masked SingerGiphy"The Masked Singer."
TheEmbarcadero
"Everytime a commercial comes on for it I pause and go 'How the f**k is that still on the air, who watches that garbage!?'"
ComplexPackage117
I go back and forth with this show.
But my patience is running thin.
Oh Grandma
days of our lives tango GIFGiphy"The longest running show, THIS IS THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES."
Then_Collar2208
"It's just 'Days of our Lives' and the catchline is 'Like sands through the hourglass so are the days of our lives.'"
"Yes, I had a grandma who watched it daily."
9966
This is not love...
"The Bachelor and Bachelorette."
xNED37x
"An important part of this conversation is the community and media that surrounds these shows: the podcasts, the discussions with friends, watch parties, Instagram drama, or just watching together with a consistent group. My wife is a full Bachelor series watcher."
"But I get the sense that a big part of it is being able to connect with her friends and plug into comforting routines like listening to Bachelor podcasts on her morning run. I occasionally will watch an episode with her, and an episode here or there can be entertaining, but it is everything around the show that makes it a success."
robinhoodlum
Talentless
"The Got Talent. All you gotta do is make up a story about how your dead granny used to love that song and you are doing that to pay a homage to her, yadda yadda yadda, golden buzzer, yay you won, big surprise."
PensadorDispensado
"I used to really like the show, and watching people who have put forward the kind of effort to master their craft. Now days, I can't stand to watch it. Why do I need to find out you lived in an impoverished shack with three diabetic donkeys and an abusive chihuahua to enjoy your close up magic?"
TheUnbeliever
Just Die Already
"Sorry but I absolutely hate The Walking Dead. The way they stretch the storyline, and add what I call music videos that usually start when one character says to another: let’s go back to the store! And they go through the woods avoiding zombies, so cool! I was done somewhere around season 3."
neoquijote
Stop Crying
Season 3 Nbc GIF by This Is UsGiphy"This is Us. Just come up with one take of woe after another then play sappy piano music."
WWDB
"Trauma porn."
Annie_Mous
Some of the biggest issues with these shows are them not bowing out sooner.
Know when to go.
One Redditor wanted to hear what other people thought were stand out matches of actor/actresses and their casting.
Acceptable-Driver-99 asked:
“What actor/actress was 100% right for the role?"
The perfect frozen queen…
“Tilda Swinton as the White Witch Jadis in ‘Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ She OWNED that role. Was hoping they'd do "The Magician's Nephew" because that's the origin story of both Jadis and Narnia itself.” Nachtjaeger68
Ok but have you seen him as Dr. Horrible? *chef's kiss*
“The way that Neil Patrick Harris played Barney Stinson still astounds me." Senator_Knowledge
Just Alan Rickman, periodt…
"Alan Rickman as Severus Snape." jimiffondu
“One of his best. He also delivered a few phenomenal scenes in galaxy quest.” MercenaryCow
“He also did an exceptional voice acting for Marvin the Robot in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Absolutely captures the dreadful depression of the character.” krngc3372
“I shudder to think…”
“Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn. I shudder to think of the effect Nicholas Cage could have had in that role.” GarrulousMustelid
Some voice actors…
“Going in a different direction, there are some voice actors that I feel like they perfected their role. Will Arnett as Bojack Horseman. H Jon Benjamin as Archer (and also in Bob's Burgers).”
“See also, Kristen Schaal as Louise in Bob's Burgers. Mark Hamill as The Joker in like everything for forever. James Earl Jones as Mufasa. Seth Green as Joker in the Mass Effect series.”
“One I haven't seen on here yet for live action… Ashton Kutcher as Kelso in That 70's Show. More importantly, Kurtwood Smith as Red Forman.” Richard_TM
Dame Maggie Smith is a treasure.
Harry Potter Applause GIFGiphy“Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall.” sexycthulu
“Also Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey.” cadmiumredorange
He truly became the role…
“Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. He was born for that role.” Phantom120_
Savvy?
“Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.” Calamity_Bane
“YES I was talking to my bf about this the other day, no one could have fit the role better imo he really took it and made it his own and he's such a great charming a**hole.” sleepsanity
“more obscure cartoon/comic ones…”
“I'm gonna go for two more obscure cartoon/comic ones. Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl, genuinely think no actress ever could have been a more accurate Olive. Gerard Depardieu as Obelix- Name another famous big fat French actor with a massive nose, he was perfect.” austinpowerstwo
But not you Leto…
“Two people said it, but I'll say it. Heath Ledger was a great joker. Jack Nicholson, too. He was a fantastic joker.
Oh, and Mark Hamil. Actually, there have been many fine Jokers.” Geoclasm
When a good fit and chemistry come together on-screen magic happens, the audience is captivated, and the actor can take a good film into greatness. Excuse us while we go for some re-watching.
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Same Ole Chuck
Charlie Sheen could only play characters named Charlie or he wouldn't respond on set when called upon.
He basically plays the role of charlie sheen, the drunken son of an actor.
Woody
Seems to me Woody Allen is always the same person in every movie, himself.
Even when Woody Allen himself isn't cast in one of his own movie, there's still a "Woody Allen" character with his exact same mannerisms portrayed by another actor or actress.
The Hart
Kevin Hart.
The Rock and Kevin Hart always play themselves, which is why I actually kinda enjoyed the "Jumanji" remake because they were actually forced to play a role and it made the comedy land more than their normal stuff.
Jason
jason statham GIF by 20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentGiphy"You know what you're getting with a Jason Statham film. He will beat people up. He will crash cars. He will do an unconvincing American accent." - The Guardian (2015).
Jeff
I love watching the dude, but Jeff Goldblum is Jeff Goldblum in every role I've ever seen him in. From Jurassic Park to apartment hunting commercials.
He was asked in a recent interview about this - about always playing "Jeff Goldblum," and whether that bothered him as an actor.
He said, "No, and every year I get better and better at it."
Angst Girl
Michelle Rodriguez has never been anything other than an angsty tomboy.
The only time Michelle Rodriguez has changed was in the Resident Evil movie where she played a suburban, environmentally conscious pseudo-hippie.
Though she also played another character in the same movie which was basically Michelle Rodriguez.
The Norris Way
Years ago, I said Chuck Norris was the absolute worst. He could have the exact same facial expression if you told him his wife died or he won the presidential election. The man cannot emote to save his life.
He's from a time when people wanted serious cowboy types, weaning off westerns.
Tim
Tim Allen GIFGiphyTim Allen is basically just playing himself in every thing. Only role that's a little different is Buzz Lightyear.
Steven Then and Now
90's Steven Segal: "Hey, imyourzer0, I heard you were running your mouth about me. Think you're a tough guy, huh? Oooh, big tough guy here in front of your internet buddies. Is that it, huh? Let me tell you something: You're just a big wussy. You're some wannabe tough guy who's actually a little b**ch. So why don't you put on your little dress and sing us a song? You know what? Let me help you hit those high notes."
Breaks imyourzer0's wrist.
2020 Steven Segal, from his living room easy chair: "Mumble, mumble, wheeze, imyourzer0, mumble, tough guy?"
In an entirely different place (probably Romania), a slimmer, younger stunt double with his back turned to the camera breaks imyourzer0's wrist.
Just Izzy
katherine heigl eyeroll GIF by CBSGiphyKatherine Heigl. Frazzled, neurotic, hot girl who has life thrown at her in a way that causes her to take a step back and calm the hell down.
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