
Back in the day, they were all the rage. "They" were
miniseries. A surefire way to assure audiences, they could invest in characters
they love, and a journey they could be confident they could see to the end.
With the TV shows that are currently on the air, they will either get one
season, or be cancelled in the midst of their first season, leaving many fans
disappointed.
If the show is a hit, it can remain on the air, well past its
expiration date, leaving a once quality show with a quantity of episodes that
serve as a painful reminder of a hay day that has long since past.
Another advantage to miniseries is that actors, who are hesitant
to commit for a 5 to 7 year contract (the normal contract time for a television
series) would have the ability to reach a wide audience by appearing on
television while, having the freedom to pursue film roles. With that Eclectic
Pop presents a list of shows currently on the air that would be better served
in a fate that will circumvent both of these sad outcomes, by being a miniseries.