what seasons did X-files and Simpsons begin to suck?
09-04-01, 08:22 PM
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Simpsons has never sucked! (Some episodes are not as good as other obviously, but they are all pretty good)...
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09-04-01, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by twikoff
simpsons - wont ever suck
simpsons - wont ever suck
X-Files - no particular episode - it just seemed to lose direction there for a while, although Patrick has been pretty good (IMO). It's not the same show, but then neither is the Simpsons and it (again, IMO) is as strong as ever. You get the occasional weak story, but when you've done as many episodes as they have, it will tire a lot easier.
09-05-01, 09:21 AM
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In my opinion, THE SIMPSONS has always been funny and amazing has continued to be a quality show, even after all of these years.
THE X-FILES... hmmm... In my opinion, The X-Files lost steam after the 5th season. That summer, we had the theatrical film, then the 6th season started with a bunch of weird "semi-comedy" episodes that didn't really represent the show very well. (I thought this was a strange decision because I presume that a lot of people decided to check out the show for the first time after the summer... and they were shown very mediocre episodes.)
The 6th and 7th seasons were both pretty bad (compared to previous ones). There were a few great episodes, and some that were pretty good, but the show was definitely beating the death drum. I was really hoping that they would just end it... but ratings (and money) talks. So, we got the 8th ("Where's Mulder"?) season. And now a 9th. And probably a 10th (without either Mulder or Scully).
In all honesty, the 8th season was better than the 6th or 7th, with some really good stand-alone shows. But The X-Files without Mulder (and soon, without Scully) just isn't The X-Files. They should just end it now and make some theatrical films.
Anyway, the short answer to your question is that Season 6 is where The X-Files began to "suck" (IMO, of course).
THE X-FILES... hmmm... In my opinion, The X-Files lost steam after the 5th season. That summer, we had the theatrical film, then the 6th season started with a bunch of weird "semi-comedy" episodes that didn't really represent the show very well. (I thought this was a strange decision because I presume that a lot of people decided to check out the show for the first time after the summer... and they were shown very mediocre episodes.)
The 6th and 7th seasons were both pretty bad (compared to previous ones). There were a few great episodes, and some that were pretty good, but the show was definitely beating the death drum. I was really hoping that they would just end it... but ratings (and money) talks. So, we got the 8th ("Where's Mulder"?) season. And now a 9th. And probably a 10th (without either Mulder or Scully).
In all honesty, the 8th season was better than the 6th or 7th, with some really good stand-alone shows. But The X-Files without Mulder (and soon, without Scully) just isn't The X-Files. They should just end it now and make some theatrical films.
Anyway, the short answer to your question is that Season 6 is where The X-Files began to "suck" (IMO, of course).
09-05-01, 11:31 AM
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The day the production gave in to David Duchovny's demands to move the shoot from Vancouver to L.A., "X-Files" completely tanked. This began at the comedy-fest-that-wasn't-funny that was the 6th season. Every episode looks like it was shot in the same bland suburban subdivision.
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
09-05-01, 04:49 PM
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Re: what seasons did X-files and Simpsons begin to suck?
Originally posted by IC_Freeze
just wanted to know which seasons to avoid
just wanted to know which seasons to avoid
09-05-01, 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by grunter
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
the simpsons remarks might bother me more, if you hadnt complimented futurama... i laughed once during futurama, and that was because one of my friends made a joke while it was on.
09-06-01, 07:20 AM
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Originally posted by twikoff
the simpsons remarks might bother me more, if you hadnt complimented futurama... i laughed once during futurama, and that was because one of my friends made a joke while it was on.
the simpsons remarks might bother me more, if you hadnt complimented futurama... i laughed once during futurama, and that was because one of my friends made a joke while it was on.
As for Futurama, personally, this show is superior to the Simpsons in all aspects. I can't wait for the DVD
The Simpsons sometimes makes you think a bit in order to get a joke. I saw that ep the other day where Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) is with his brother (David Hyde Pierce) and they're building a dam, his brother makes a reference to Maurice. If you don't watch Frasier you'd totally miss the joke. I watch it and it had me rolling on the floor. Just an example.Futurama is for us dumb people, because thinking hurts my brain.
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09-06-01, 09:04 AM
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I think the Simpsons has been notably weaker since... (drum roll) the episode where George Bush Sr. moved in across the street. They had been on a major roll, with incredible episode after incredible episode, but this one fell short a bit. Since then, there have been flashes of brilliance, but nothing like Apu getting fired from the Quick E Mart and other classics. IMHO.
09-06-01, 11:01 AM
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X-Files season 5 and onward.
The Simpsons is definitely weaker than it was. If you look at the old episodes (1994 or 1995), they had so much funny material per episode that they shortened the opening credit sequence. Now they always run the long credits and still need padding.
The Simpsons is definitely weaker than it was. If you look at the old episodes (1994 or 1995), they had so much funny material per episode that they shortened the opening credit sequence. Now they always run the long credits and still need padding.
09-06-01, 12:51 PM
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Easy, the X Files 6th season. Simpsons 9 or 10. Of course, there are still a smattering of decent episodes here and there, but its few and far between.
Yes, the season after the X Files film had its idividual moments, but as a whole stunk compared to their previous work and just got worse.
Simpsons lost a bunch of the regular writers that made the show funny and surreal and strange, and started having serious themed episodes like Milhouses Parents geting a divorce or Maude Flanders dying, an over reliance on the 'lets have Homer'- Be in the Navy, be the town Waste Disposal Cheif, ec, and this weird thought that they have to capitalize on trends like boy bands and such.
Yes, the season after the X Files film had its idividual moments, but as a whole stunk compared to their previous work and just got worse.
Simpsons lost a bunch of the regular writers that made the show funny and surreal and strange, and started having serious themed episodes like Milhouses Parents geting a divorce or Maude Flanders dying, an over reliance on the 'lets have Homer'- Be in the Navy, be the town Waste Disposal Cheif, ec, and this weird thought that they have to capitalize on trends like boy bands and such.
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09-07-01, 11:31 AM
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X-Files Seasons rated out of 10:
Season 1: (7.5/10)
Season 2: (9/10)
Season 3: (10/10)
Season 4: (8/10)
Season 5: (7/10)
Season 6: (7.5/10)
Season 7: (5/10)
Season 8: (7/10)
Season 1: (7.5/10)
Season 2: (9/10)
Season 3: (10/10)
Season 4: (8/10)
Season 5: (7/10)
Season 6: (7.5/10)
Season 7: (5/10)
Season 8: (7/10)
09-07-01, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by grunter
The day the production gave in to David Duchovny's demands to move the shoot from Vancouver to L.A., "X-Files" completely tanked. This began at the comedy-fest-that-wasn't-funny that was the 6th season. Every episode looks like it was shot in the same bland suburban subdivision.
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
The day the production gave in to David Duchovny's demands to move the shoot from Vancouver to L.A., "X-Files" completely tanked. This began at the comedy-fest-that-wasn't-funny that was the 6th season. Every episode looks like it was shot in the same bland suburban subdivision.
"The Simpsons" limps along with an occasional funny premise or snide remark - but it hasn't hit its marks nearly as consistently as the far superior "Futurama" since that future farce came on the air.
Totally agree. Since Matt moved over to Futurama it seems as if The Simpsons has really lost its way. I can still watch the older episodes and laugh at the quality writing and discover new things. The more recent episodes tend to focus more on violence as humour than good/surreal writing.
The first season of The Simpsons really doesn't reflect the rest of the series any more than the shorts from the Tracey Ullman show. The second season is a little shaky as well, but with the first Hallowe'en episode from season 2 they knew they had gold. Seasons 3 - 6 are probably the greatest string of consistently funny episodic television ever, with almost every episode hitting on all cylinders.
Seasons 6 - 9 have more than their share of excellent episodes as well, but have a fair number of clunkers in there as well. Past season 9 it becomes kind of hit and miss, trending towards miss. Of course, YMMV.
