It's about damn time. Networks have been crazy lately, canceling shows before they ever have a chance to even start.
Truth be told, Seinfeld wouldn't have lasted more than one season in the modern TV era. The same with Buffy, or any show that started a bit slow. You either catch on like wildfire, or you're dead. There's no room for catching your stride or finding a following. It's total and instant mainstream acceptance or bust.
It's about damn time. Networks have been crazy lately, canceling shows before they ever have a chance to even start.
Truth be told, Seinfeld wouldn't have lasted more than one season in the modern TV era. The same with Buffy, or any show that started a bit slow. You either catch on like wildfire, or you're dead. There's no room for catching your stride or finding a following. It's total and instant mainstream acceptance or bust.
AV Club wrote a really nice article that touches on this, about the Newheart show: How the second season of Newhart proves sitcoms need time to learn