Petition Worthy
Petition Worthy is a recurring series that revisits canceled TV shows that we wish had a longer lifespan. In some cases, we’ll also make a plea for them to be given another chance.
Explore the Petition Worthy archive below
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‘American Vandal’ Was Expelled Too Early
The critically acclaimed mockumentary had so much more territory to explore.
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‘GLOW’ Deserved to End on Its Own Terms
‘GLOW’ was cut short a season early due to COVID-19, but we’re not ready to say goodbye to this bold and empowering series just yet.
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‘God, the Devil and Bob’ Was a Misunderstood Animated Sitcom
Matthew Carlson’s short-lived series was the subject of much controversy before anyone had seen a single episode. The fury was uncalled for.
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‘The Class’ Was More Ambitious Than Your Average Sitcom
The short-lived sitcom came from reputable creators and featured a star-studded cast, but the format was too experimental for CBS at the time.
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‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’ is the Best Continuation of the First Two Movies
The short-lived series brought a fresh vision to the franchise that also complemented its better movies. Let’s revisit Josh Friedman’s excellent show.
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‘The Tick’ Never Could Catch a Break
Despite always finding some loyal fans, Ben Edlund’s goofy crimefighter just can’t catch a break in the realm of live-action media.
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‘Freaks and Geeks’ May Have Been A Little Too Real
The teen TV series continues to resonate with viewers, but the world wasn’t ready for the show when it originally hit the airwaves.
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There Was More Moral Ambiguity to Explore For Cinemax’s ‘Quarry’
The Cinemax series brought Max Allan Collins’ iconic pulpy crime institution to the screen in 2016, but viewers didn’t pay attention to its brilliance at the time.
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How ‘Hannibal’ Became An Immortal Show
Plenty of shows have been canceled throughout the years, but Bryan Fuller’s cannibalistic treat has the most passionate and ravenous fans.
