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USD POLL : Which TV Series (3 Seasons or Less), that have ended/been cancelled within the last 5 years, are likely to become cult classics in the upcoming years?

Mar 2, 2013

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76 comments:

  1. ShatteredOneMarch 2, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Awake was my favorite on this list, Kyle XY was good too. But most likely in terms of answering the question, I'd say Alphas.

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  2. Kaitong WangMarch 2, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Lie To Me was one of the best shows on FOX those years, too bad people didn't watch.

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  3. Sandra B.March 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Better Off Ted

    If it had ended at S1 and they didn't try to make it more mainstream (and a piece of s--t) in S2.

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  4. socially/awkwardMarch 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    personally, I picked Terminator .. loved that series and it certainly has that quality

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  5. Michael Di BiasiMarch 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I voted Alphas.. second would be T:SCC. I don't think any of these will become cult classics though.

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  6. xrnzaaasMarch 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Awake, Dau Break, Human Target, Terriers, The Good Guys, The River.

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  7. Carla GueseMarch 2, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    the secret circle and the river

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  8. waterflameMarch 2, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Dollhouse anyone?

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  9. omabinMarch 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Alphas I think. But I don't know all the others that well, so I may be biased. I am still sad they have canceled it

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  10. Nicolás FestaMarch 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I know Abed would choose The Cape! xP

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  11. LizzyMarch 2, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Definitly Lie to Me

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  12. InvestedInYourFutureMarch 2, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    No legend of the seeker? :[


    Have to go with Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles then. No show has topped that awesomeness yet :[

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  13. Ẕatanna ☄March 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    For me that's clearly Smallville!

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  14. dunmifMarch 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    FlashForward? It kinda is/has been becoming a cult classic. Good premise, dull execution. Sucked to see the show go toes up creatively

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  15. Dr Kalcide WhorribleMarch 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Veronica Mars. THE END

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  16. Connor DaveyMarch 2, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    T:SCC kind of already has, so I wont go for that.

    I'm going for Awake. At least, I hope it gains a cult following. It was such a unique, fresh show. I'm still really annoyed that it's not even being released on DVD/Blu-ray!

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  17. Pauline NICOLASMarch 2, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Other : Dollhouse and Legend of the Seeker!

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  18. Natalie PowellMarch 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Dollhouse was before its time, and lie to me. Both great shows

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  19. InvestedInYourFutureMarch 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Oh gods, THIS. Have forgotten about that perfection :[


    Dollhouse was a show way ahead of its time, presenting a complex and morally-ambiguous cast of flawed people and exploring the implications of humanity's nature, as well as problematic themes of our society.


    Sadly it was on Fox, so it had a very unfitting marketing. And majority of mainstream viewership never got what the show was about :[

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  20. Jonathan_AndreMarch 2, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    that show 'ended' more than 5 years ago- in 2007. But other than that, I agree with you that Veronica Mars is probably a classic right now!

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  21. Jonathan_AndreMarch 2, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I agree! That was a good show!

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  22. patrick maloneyMarch 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Middleman, but was that cancelled more than five years ago?

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  23. Marci SzokorMarch 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Stargate: Universe

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  24. Jim 108March 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    The Event is a classic for being so bad. And I really did want to like it. On a different (LOST) fan forum we used to watch every episode and completely pick it apart afterward. There's been nothing like it. Good times.

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  25. chris684March 2, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    BSG

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  26. Panos NestorasMarch 2, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    None of these..though for me the best one from this list is Terminator:The Sarah Connor Chronicles...However Dollhouse should be on this list and that would get my vote without a doubt..

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  27. rehabberMarch 2, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I would have gone with VM also, but it ended to long ago. It was one of only 3 shows that hooked me with ep one, the others are Supernatural and Roswell.

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  28. rehabberMarch 2, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I loved Human Target and Terriers.

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  29. rehabberMarch 2, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    It went 10 years, so does not fit this poll, but I loved it. Mainly watched for Oliver Queen/Justin Hartley/Green Arrow. lol Was sad he was not used in Arrow, but am enjoying that show anyway.

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  30. rehabberMarch 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    LOL, that was an awesome funny show.

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  31. rehabberMarch 2, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Terminator: TSCC

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  32. phnxgrlMarch 2, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    The Sarah Conner Chronicles was the best in that selection. It was a pretty good show.

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  33. Vera DewitzMarch 2, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Yeah, agreed: Legend of the Seeker and Dollhouse!

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  34. Joseph Roy OndongMarch 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    sinbad in uk?

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  35. Bunky BunkMarch 2, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Among the shows in the poll, Boss, Awake & The Chicago Code were outstanding, already cult imo.

    I've come up with a list of 15 other brilliant-but-cancelled shows that I believe should be remembered :

    1. Bored to Death (3 seasons, 24 episodes, 2009-2011, comedy, HBO).
    2. Party Down (2 seasons, 20 episodes, 2010-2011, dark comedy, Starz).
    3. Rubicon (1 season, 13 episodes, 2010, espionage, AMC).
    4. Terriers (1 season, 13 episodes, 2010, cop dramedy, FX).
    5. In Treatment (3 seasons, 106 episodes, 2008-2010, psychological drama, HBO).

    6. Kings (1 season, 13 episodes, 2010, political, NBC).
    7. Dollhouse (2 seasons, 26 episodes, 2009-2010, science-fiction, FOX).
    8. Better Off Ted (2 seasons, 26 episodes, comedy, ABC).
    9. United States of Tara (3 seasons, 39 episodes, 2008-2010, dramedy, Showtime).
    10. Caprica (1 season, 18 episodes, science-fiction, 2010, SyFy).

    11. The Middleman (1 season, 12 episodes, sci-fi comedy, 2008, ABC Family).
    12. Luck (1 season, 9 episodes, horse racing, 2012, HBO).
    13. Lights Out (1 season, 13 episodes, boxing, 2011, FX).
    14. Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2 seasons, 2012-2013, 18+8 episodes, ABC).
    15. Pushing Daisies (2 seasons, 22 episodes, 2007-2009, dramedy, ABC).

    All 18 of these series were truly fantastic and they're dearly missed and fondly remembered (by me anyway).

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  36. LinlighthouseMarch 2, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I don't think Ringer, but maybe V?

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  37. Bryce NovarroMarch 2, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Eastwick, Happy Town, and V

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  38. Boone LuleyoMarch 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    I vote for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles for sure! That show was incredibly well written.

    But i really love The Chicago Code and Awake too.

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  39. DahneMarch 2, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    There are great shows in this list but I don't think any of them are bound to be cult classics except maybe T:SCC. My pick would be Legend of the Seeker that already has a passionate fan base that is still trying to get others to watch their show.

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  40. Pablo TroncosoMarch 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I voted Awake, it was really amazing and so perfectly done. I would also have voted for Terminator, Dollhouse or Pushing Daisies, all of them had 2 season and 22 to 31 episodes, and all of them were really great

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  41. João PauloMarch 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I think Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, amazing show.

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  42. Nicole BolinMarch 2, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Majority of mainstream viewership doesn't like to think beyond "Who dunnit" in a tv show.

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  43. Vive la CompagnieMarch 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I would love see Moonlight again...

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  44. DarthLocke4March 2, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    On the list:

    Awake. I think it was ahead of it's time. I think Sci-fi/psychological should never start midseason. I think it's a fatal flaw. I think it had a very interesting premise. I liked the questioning of reality and the cast and it's comparative story structure was fantastic!

    Not on the list:

    Alcatraz: I think in terms of all the Bad Robot stuff that didn't make it, it has a lot of things signature classic about and things that are manifesting into there newer works. I think if it just would have had more time and started in the fall it could have been something special.

    Honorable Mentions: American Version of Life on Mars, Dollhouse, Caprica, Terminator SCC, and Last Resort.

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  45. NIMMarch 2, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    TTSCC.

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  46. MichalMarch 2, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    From the list - TTSCC (but I love Ringer! :D )
    But definitely Dollhouse, Better Off Ted and Pushing Daisies were one of the best soon-cancelled tv series i've seen. Sadly :-/

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  47. DarthLocke4March 2, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Rubicon! How could I forget!! Thanks for reminding me :)

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  48. magnutudeMarch 2, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    My guess is that shows that typically become "cult-ish" usually have a sci-fi/fantasy aspect to it (but not always) ie. Firefly, et al. so in that vein, my votes would go to TSCC first, and then Alphas

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  49. Tovah AthaMarch 2, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Other: Pushing Daisies!

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  50. JashackMarch 2, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Pushing Daisies and Dollhouse.

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  51. Jennifer Renee BeatleyMarch 2, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Dollhouse and Secret Circle

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  52. Folie-lexMarch 2, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    TTSCC and Awake (and honestly they were both shows that deserved more/better!

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  53. DarqueModeMarch 2, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I think that list contains more examples of " how to ruin a series" or "what not to do" in your pilot than cult classics honestly....

    I think for a series to become a cult classic it needs either a burgeoning young star that breaks out after the series is cancelled or such a unique style that it is appreciated more in retrospect. I honestly do not see any soon-soon-to-be-stars in that list of shows. Not many of the listed series have that ultra-stylized quality either honestly.....


    I would add Pushing Daisies as some have mentioned. Its style was so unique that it pushed a lot of people off when it aired, but those who do enjoy it will enjoy watching it over and over.

    I would also add Better Off Ted and Party Down to the list as they were/ are of the more underrated sitcoms in recent memory....

    Another series I think has potential would be Life (with Damian Lewis and Sarah Shahi). Both have become bigger stars that may draw people to check out the series and frankly it was well done and a lot of fun for the most part.

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  54. DarqueModeMarch 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Love the list and most I would consider as potential future cult classics too.
    I think all on your list were underrated.

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  55. RodmanMarch 3, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Awake, Dollhouse, TSCC, Last Resort..... love those shows

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  56. prpleightMarch 3, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I so so so want to pick Sarah Connor Chronicles...but I'm not sure anyone remembers it existed. Ah well...I'll pick it anyway. :-)

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  57. MeatyStakesMarch 3, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    WTF, where is Dollhouse??

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  58. MeatyStakesMarch 3, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    I think that Veronica Mars already is a cult classic.

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  59. epfMarch 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Alphas. One of my favourite shows even though it lost its way in season 2. There are some other contenders. TSCC, Dollhouse, Secret Circle & Last Resort(even though everything happened in the last 2 episodes.)

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  60. Steve SerraniMarch 3, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Other: Prison Break! :D

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  61. CBarrowsMarch 4, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I LOVED Better Off Ted - can't believe I forgot about it.

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  62. Ralissa VassilissaMarch 4, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    I know I don't mention it often enough... (rofl)
    "Legend of the Seeker", hands down. If it were produced by HBO, for example, it would have been at least as popular as "Game of Thrones", especially if they followed the books more closely (although a lot of the things in Goodkind's books are just too gruesome to watch on tv for my taste).

    Anyway, LotS still has a huge and dedicated global fandom despite the lack of promotion, bad time slot, and so on. The sheer fact that fans are still creating fanart, spreading the word, organizing campaigns and tweetathons, writing to networks, etc, speaks volumes for its cult status.

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  63. Ivy KillaMarch 4, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    1 - Bored to Death, 2 - Dollhouse and 3 - Party Down, 4 - Friend with Benefits, 5 - Outsourced, 6 - The Killing (wich is supose to come back), 7 - The river had potential also

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  64. Ivy KillaMarch 4, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    1 - Bored to Death, 2 - Dollhouse 3 - Party Down, 4 - Friend with Benefits, 5 - Outsourced, 6 - The Killing (wich is supose to come back), 7 - The River also had potential

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  65. XindiliniMarch 4, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I voted for The Cape, but I think it will be Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, just because of the connection to the Terminator story.

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  66. MindyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Secret Circle, I almost forgot, I kept hoping it would come back. Thanks for reminding me about it. Loved it!

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  67. MindyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    You have great taste!

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  68. MindyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I absolutely loved Lie to Me and watched it faithfully. I also wish more people did so it would have stayed

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  69. Julia EasonMarch 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I would go with Terminator... but I loved the show anyway.

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  70. blblblMarch 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Veronica Mars

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  71. richard cuttsMarch 4, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Pushing Daisies.

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  72. DarthLocke4March 4, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks! :)

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  73. Derek JohnsonMarch 4, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Terminator for sure. Last Resort was the most wasted potential in a pilot I've ever seen. Why Sony put that show on ABC I have no clue.

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  74. GracieMarch 6, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    The Hour

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  75. DetSvenskaMysterietApril 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    The Inside.

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  76. Jackie BrewerJuly 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    A few of these already seem like they are on their way to becoming cult classics, including my favorite Kyle XY. For me the word cult generally implies science fiction. Of the science fiction series I have seen, I have seen no other with the character development of Kyle XY, where the viewer feels that the characters are family/friends, where you cry and laugh with the characters. This is probably the reason it appeals not just science fiction fans. So I would simply say Kyle XY is becoming a classic.

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