"The Internet tantrums have begun." -Thanks to Netflix's New split release model.

[u/LeonNeuton]

One common point of contention among both critics and viewers of the new season of Wednesday is Netflix's decision to split the release into two parts. As the first four episodes set up a satisfying new mystery, many feel the mid-season cutoff is abrupt and disrupts the show's momentum, leaving viewers with an "unsatisfying appetizer" rather than a complete meal.

"Fans will have to wait until Wednesday, Sept. 3, for Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 – which will conclude with episodes five through eight."

With so many taking it to the Internet streets; Is the uproar warranted? Or are we just spoiled brats moonlighting as binge divas?

[u/vplatt]

Not a problem. Now I just watch a series after it's finished. And if they don't finish the major story arcs, that is they cancel it for no good $%!ing reason, then I don't watch it.

Problem solved. I won't watch micro-managed train wrecks anymore. The jury is out on this one, but I couldn't give a hoot about it yet for the obvious reasons. This makes me think it won't finish well though.

[u/LeonNeuton → u/vplatt]

Smart approach. Seems like you'd be hurt my Netflix's trigger happy cancelation gun. 

You still haven't forgiven for cancelling a series. Which show was it? 

[u/vplatt → u/LeonNeuton]

Oh, I learned my lesson long ago before Netflix series were a thing with Nowhere Man around 1995, and then again with Firefly in 2003.

But more to the point, I've enjoyed many series that could have or perhaps even should have been cancelled long before they were ultimately finished, and I've always appreciated that the network in question allowed it to continue as long as they did. Lost, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Gray's Anatomy, and even The Big Bang Theory could all be said to have run on too long, but I'm so glad they weren't cancelled at the very first excuse for it.

There's a lot to be said for allowing artistic freedom in a long running show I think, and if I'm game to keep watching, they should be game to keep making it as long as everyone is happy on both sides. Of course, this assumes the series makers budgeted smart and didn't bank on the show always being a blockbuster hit. Hell, if they can't pay the bills, then there's no help for that.

[u/LeonNeuton → u/vplatt]

I completely get where you're coming from. Your point about shows like Lost and Supernatural is a great one.

But don't you ever talk bad about The Big Bang Theory. That being said. It's a fine line between a show ending at its peak and getting to spend more time with characters you love, even if the quality dips a bit. 

While some might argue they overstayed their welcome, there's a real joy in having those extra seasons to explore the world and see a full, albeit sometimes messy, conclusion. 

A lot of viewers appreciate the commitment to finishing a story, even if it's not perfect. It's a testament to the relationship between the creators and the fans. 

The feeling of being "left on a cliffhanger" though is definitely something many of Boomers like myself have experienced with too shows especially Nowhere Man and Firefly.

[u/vplatt → u/LeonNeuton]

But don't you ever talk bad about The Big Bang Theory.

Lol... never. Not really anyway! They could have done that show a lot longer in my opinion, but then again, they did end it at a nice time.

I guess the show must go on though and now they're making Stuart Fails to Save The Universe exclusive to HBO Max. I have high hopes for that and I do hope HBO leaves them alone long enough to do great things. Of course, the didn't make Big Bang Theory and it had prime time exposure, so I guess spin-offs like this probably aren't destined for greatness really and could be expensive to make with the cast that's going to be involved (including Cuoco!), but if it can get anywhere near the exposure that Game of Thrones created for HBO, then it could run a long time. 🤞

Oh, and don't forget Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage and of course Young Sheldon.

I guess it never really ended after all. Yay!

[u/LeonNeuton → u/vplatt]

Oh yeah, the show's legacy is still very much still alive through all these spin-offs! 

It really does feel like a good sign that they ended the original on a high note, and now we get to see these characters and their world evolve in new ways. 

Yes hopefully, HBO Max gives them the creative freedom to make something great with Stuart Fails to Save The Universe. It's definitely exciting to see that universe continue to expand especially without the ratings limits of network television. I hope the really take advantage of that since most of its fandom has grown up.