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[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

While I think some British shows quit well before the main veins of drama or comedy have been mined, going out early is better than late. For recent-ish American shows, I think 30 Rock (which famously had to hang on by the skin of its Emmys' teeth) and The Good Place both went out after the curve had inflected but well before they passed the point of no return.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Didn't Peep Show last for like 9 seasons?

[–] Skavau@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago

It did, although they were only 6 episodes a season.

[–] Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 1 week ago

Yes, over 12 years.

In addition to what OP said in their reply to you. There was also a willingness to break status quo, which helped the longevity.