Aarcflick

 Gone are the days when shows were allowed to run for at least four or five seasons, with each season lasting between 13 and 20 episodes, giving writers and directors a chance to improve and prove their worth. Shows that premiere today have maybe eight episodes, 10 if they're lucky. And as soon as they air, either all at once or weekly, the cast and crew are informed whether they've been canceled, whether they'll be allowed to return for one last season (it's becoming common), or whether they can stretch their premise until the audience loses interest (which is rare).  Of course, the latter option is great because everyone keeps their jobs. However, I don't know which of the first two options is better. When you can't go out on your own terms, like with Mindhunter or Iron Fist, your product's reputation isn't tarnished. When you're asked back only to rush something out, like The Umbrella Academy or Arcane, it leaves a bad taste in the mouths of your ...