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create a successful first season of a television show is a fragile counterweight and many serial publication that go on to achieve high plaudits showtime at a low stop in season 1 . The first time of year might not necessarily be bad , butwhen compared to the rest of the series , it does n’t achieve the same heights . If season 1 is totally unlike from the persist season , it ’s not uncommon that viewers will skip over it entirely and start with season 2 .
Whilethe pilot of a TV show must capture the viewer ’s attention and introduce the worldly concern of the story , the rest of season 1 has the hard business of establishing the pace of the show and keeping the hearing determine . If a show has garnered enough attention to be pick up for a 2d time of year , the writers and creators have much more way to play with the assumption and experimentation with tone . Additionally , if the rating increase in the late seasons , that means the overall yield value will go up and lend itself to the creation of a good product .
A mountain rides on the first season of a TV show , but even if it does n’t live up to the hype , it can return for time of year 2 better than ever .
8Parks And Recreation (2009 - 2015)
Downtrodden public servants try to hold out hope for the future
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Today , Parks and Recreationis defined by the unflappable optimism of protagonist Leslie Knope ( Amy Poehler ) , but in the first time of year , her can - do mental attitude was treat with derision rather than appreciation . Season 1 of the show was modeled tight afterThe Office , which famously poked sport at Michael Scott ( Steve Carrel ) , and made jokes at the expense of its characters . This was the wrong overture for a show likeParks and Recreationand the Jehovah soon realized this .
If the other characters were n’t rooting for Leslie , then the hearing was n’t function to either , so in season 2 the group moral force shifted . The butt end of the joke became the town and the ludicrous caper the occupant got up to , as well as the outlandish lengths Leslie would go to for the people she represented . This change was a immense improvement on the flat , and often depressing , formatting of time of year 1 , and assure that the rest of the serial was imbued with plenty of empathy .
7It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005 - )
A gang of unlikable bar owners who grow into hilarious people
The mob inIt ’s Always gay in Philadelphiahas change a lot since season 1 , and for good reason . One of the biggest changes after time of year 1 was the unveiling of Frank ( Danny DeVito ) , who provided an all-important element to the group moral force and formed an splendid comedic duo with Charlie ( Charlie Day).When watching season 1 , it can be difficult to believe that the show has been running for sixteen seasons , as there are jocularity in the pilot that would have the series instantly canceled today .
fortuitously , the author and actors apace found the proper way to satirize their case , and haveturned a group of whole unlikable people into a dear team that audience root for . Not only was the subject of season 1 questionable , but also the quality . As the serial progresses , it ’s interesting to see how the budget increase alongside the growing popularity , contribute squeamish tv camera and higher output economic value , as well as larger limit slice that make the world sense more veridical .
6Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997 - 2003)
From cheerleader to savior of the universe
There ’s a certain campy appealingness to season 1 ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer , but the complex character and plot arcs of the follow season put the relatively straight season to disgrace . The Master ( Mark Metcalf ) is an interesting villain , but he does n’t subvert the vampire story tropes that the rest of the series does . Additionally , Buffy ( Sarah Michelle Gellar ) is just start to learn who she is and coming into her ownas a killer . This is an important part of her origin account , but her best bit amount much later when she knows who she is .
Buffy The Vampire Slayer is a staple in popping - culture , but so much happened in its first time of year that fans probably do n’t remember every item .
5The Office (2005 - 2013)
An overly emotional and inappropriate boss and his disgruntled employees
The Officewas known for its cringe - inducing humor and pushing the boundaries of what was politically correct to say and do on television . Though every season has its moments , season 1 of The Office includes many things that would n’t encounter now . Michael ’s graphic symbol learn gravid changes throughout the series ' run , andby the time he leaves , he ’s not the annoying , incompatible chief but a dear supporter to the other mass on the show . As the show progressed , less time was dedicated to Michael ’s faux dad ' and more to the interpersonal relationship of the characters .
4The Simpsons (1989 - )
A new kind of animation with notable longevity
Adult animation was a unexampled genre whenThe Simpsonspremiered in 1989 , and churning out eminent - quality episodes in a short time frame proved unmanageable for the first time of year of the show . Many of the characters were still only sluttish archetypes of who they would become , and the world of Springfield was in development . unluckily , the large short letter for season 1 ofThe Simpsonsis the criterion of the animation . While the kinks did get worked out , and the animation today is stunning , it make some problem in the early run of the show .
3The X-Files (1993 - 2018)
Two FBI agents with different perspectives on life, but compatible investigative skills
Mulder ( David Duchovny ) and Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) milk their awful interpersonal chemistry for many seasonsonThe X - Filesbefore the show ’s creators allowed the duet to finally admit their feeling for each other . However , this tension was one of the best part of the show and is much more on display in time of year 1 . The professional distance between them is lessen , as are the question about whether aliens are real . In the following seasons , the writers would adjudicate to keep their kinship and the mysteries as ambiguous as possible , which lend itself to a honorable production overall .
2Seinfeld (1989 - 1998)
Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s long-running show about nothing
ThoughSeinfeldseason 1 only has five episodes , it was enough to turn head , despite it being unrecognisable from the sleep of the series . The series was an experiment , asthere was no clear premise besides Jerry and his friend sitting around , comment on the world around them , and going about their daily lives . No one was sure if this would be successful , so only a few episodes were ordered for season 1 . luckily , time of year 2 came along , and the series began to hit its stride and allow for the screaming experimental comedy it ’s so well - known for .
1Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013 - 2020)
A look into the lives of the unsung heroes of the MCU
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.was developed as a connection show based on stories from the Marvel Cinematic Universe , but it became its own entity and distinguished itself in the canyon . However , all of this could have been lost if the show had not ameliorate so much from season 1 to time of year 2 . Though season 1 was still engaging , it was too predictable and leaned too hard on a procedural format . By take peril and turn over into the magic trick of the Marvel world , Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.cultivated a loyal audience .
