7 Shows I Could Live without ...

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7 Shows I Could Live without ...
By Lydia • Apr 22, 2013 MD

There are a lot of shows I could live without on TV these days. There are a lot of different reasons that a show works or doesn’t work, and when it comes down to it, not every show works for everyone. So even though a lot of what I’m about to say will most likely be unpopular opinion, I thought I’d share anyway! Here are seven shows I could live without.

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1. American Idol

I am so over this show! Between all of the judges coming and going and just the all-around feel of the show, this show could disappear and I probably wouldn’t even notice. I’m not saying that there aren’t people who enjoy watching it; I’m just not one of them. “American Idol” always bothered me because of how they judged people based on physical appearance and not just talent. I understand that that’s how the industry works, but change starts somewhere. There are plenty of reasons that this is one of the shows I could live without, but I’d need a lot more space to write them.

2. The Bachelor/Bachelorette

Here’s another one I’m over. I mean really, have any of these relationships even worked out? I never liked these shows, although when they first came out I didn’t complain too much, but now it’s just never ending! If someone could explain why they still watch these shows, then I’m open to hearing it. Honestly, I find these shows pointless. They’re probably filled with a ton of drama so I get that part, but there are a lot of shows with drama on these days!

3. Buckwild

I knew before “Buckwild” ever aired on MTV that I wouldn’t like it. I was told not to judge a book by its cover, but in the end I was right. The lives of these people just aren’t interesting enough to devote time to watching them on TV. That’s nothing against the people on the show; it’s just that I don’t see what about their lives draws people in. The same could be said about other reality shows too, but for some reason I like some other reality shows. I don’t know what it is about “Buckwild,” but it’s not a show for me.

4. The Real World

This is on this list purely because it’s been on too long. How can a show be fresh after it’s been on for over 20 seasons?! At this point, the same types of people are on every season and what was once considered shocking is now the norm. I watched an early season a few weeks ago and the people were actually interesting and complex. You watched people grow and change over the season and it wasn’t just about who would hook up next, actually hooking up was rarely even discussed. If “The Real World” was still like that I’d watch it. Then again, if it was still like that, it probably wouldn’t be on air.

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5. Don’t Trust the B- in Apt. 23

Oh how I wanted to like this show! I watched a few episodes when it first premiered and it seemed like such a flop to me. Surprisingly people liked it enough for it to remain on air for a while. From what I hear, it may not be lasting much longer and I’m sure there are plenty of people bummed out, but I’m excited to see what they replace it with. This show just never clicked for me and I found the characters quite obnoxious.

6. The Lying Game

This is one show that is really quite surprisingly successful! I was all for the concept before it premiered, but it just never clicked for me. As I’ve seen throughout commercials, there have been a lot of twists and turns that have actually turned me off more from the show than originally. “The Lying Game” premiered around the same time as “Ringer” on The CW. The two shows had a similar premise and I didn’t like either of them, but I will say that if I had to choose one, it would not have been “The Lying Game.”

7. The Mindy Project

It breaks my heart that this show is on my list. I love Mindy Kaling! I didn’t really like her in “The Office,” but I read her book and I just adore her now. Unfortunately all of the funny parts in this show seem to be shown in the commercials. Also every episode is kind of like a hit or miss. There have been funny episodes, but not every episode works like you want it to. It’s unfortunate that this show doesn’t work, but for me just doesn’t.

I’m sure that a lot of people would disagree with me on some, if not all, of these shows. What shows do you disagree with? What shows could you live without?

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  • kassidy

    2013-04-23T03:21:25.000Z

    The mindy project is pretty much all about her and relationships. Kinda annoying.
  • Jacqui

    2013-04-22T22:32:41.000Z

    R. I. P. Shane Gandy
  • naomi

    2013-05-09T11:58:00.000Z

    I'm so upset that the lying game is on this list i love it!
  • Stefanie

    2013-04-22T15:09:34.000Z

    I completely agree with @aictopus
  • Jacqui

    2013-04-22T22:31:24.000Z

    I didn't really care for buckwild, but when I found out Shane died from the show. Oh felt sad. But he and the other cast members did a lot if crazy stunts. Risky ones too. But yes I can sort if agree
  • amothershed

    2013-06-10T19:37:25.000Z

    I am over Bachelor/Bachelorette these "relationships" are fake and phony and made for television . If you really want a husband/wife then go out and find one in real life. Oh yeah and and American Idol is getting so old, it's not even entertaining anymore but I do feel bad for the contestants that try out for this show because they get a false sense of accomplishment.
  • Sydni

    2013-04-23T01:39:25.000Z

    I agree with all of these except for Bachelor/Bachelorette. My Mom and have always liked this show :P It's kinda our thing lol. It can be way too dramatic at times though so I agree with that.
  • aictopus

    2013-04-22T13:26:45.000Z

    I agree with everything else but The Mindy Project! That show is great, and I'm sure that the 2nd season will bring in even more laughter!
  • Courtney

    2013-04-22T16:30:17.000Z

    Agree completely! Especially with idol. I watched the first few seasons but hated the lack of uniqueness of the singers that were chosen and how they judged based on appearance. They actually turned away people with talent just because they didn't have the right image! And didn't sound the same as everyone else. No one chosen was unique. Hate that show now.
  • Shabadoo

    2013-04-22T15:47:37.000Z

    Definitely agree with you on Idol! I used to like when they had kooky contestants (anyone remember Siobhan?) and I just cannot STAND Nicki Minaj as a judge. I'd also agree with you on The Mindy Project. It has its moments but, mostly I find its just Mindy whining.
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