Biggest Shark Jumper (Nominees)

Mr E · 30-05-2009 5:13pm #1

Please name shows worthy of Biggest Shark Jumper.

Short Definition: Something fundamental has changed in a show that you loved and looked forward to every week to ruin it forever.

Definition: Jumping the shark is a colloquialism used by U.S. TV critics and fans to denote the point in a TV series at which the characters or plot veer into a ridiculous, out-of-the-ordinary storyline. Shows that have "jumped the shark" are typically deemed to have passed their peak, since they have undergone too many changes to retain their original appeal, and after this point critical fans often sense a noticeable decline in their quality. Jump-the-shark moments may finally convince viewers that the show has fundamentally and permanently strayed from its original premise. In those cases they are viewed as a desperate and futile attempt to keep a series fresh in the face of declining ratings. In other cases the departure or replacement of a main cast member or character or a significant change in setting changes a critical dynamic of the show. These changes are often attempts to attract their fans' waning attention with over-the-top statements or increasingly overt appeals to sex or violence. (Excerpt taken from Wiki Definition)

T&Cs
Please nominate no more than 3 shows

The nominated Show(s) must have had a season that aired for the first time, any time, between June 2008 and May 2009.

Shows still running are permitted

This category must receive at least 6 valid nominees to be included in the voting stage.

The show may have aired on US, Irish or UK Television.

Nominations are open for 1 week (until Saturday 6th June).

Shows with the most nominations will be included in the voting stage.

For plot-related categories, please use discretion (spoiler tags if necessary)
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Basq · 30-05-2009 5:43pm

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Prison Break
Heroes

TaxiManMartin · 30-05-2009 5:49pm

Primevil

matrim · 30-05-2009 6:20pm

Heroes
Prison Break

ixoy · 30-05-2009 6:34pm

Heroes - For show casing Kring's own super power to enable him to leap back and forth over sharks in a way that would make the Fonz cringe

Smallville - For that bit in the season finale. Yeah, you know the one I mean.

The Unit - For its ridiculous S4 terror plot arc

FruitLover · 30-05-2009 6:37pm

Happy Days

stevoslice · 30-05-2009 6:42pm

Heroes
CSI: Miami :- Horatio dead/not dead, still terrible.
Family Guy :- since "that" south park episode

Richard Dower · 30-05-2009 6:48pm

Heroes - we're all in agreement the shows storylines just fell apart
Smallville - dire show, should have ended seasons ago
Gossip Girl - the shockingly BAD shark jumper plot involving Chuck Bass and the "Eyes Wide Shut" debacle.