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Which TV series did you used to enjoy but can't rewatch?

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WeirdSpots · 11/01/2020 23:10

I was a huge Sex and the city fan when it was originally on and later got the DVD box set, but if I catch any of it now I don't enjoy it. I guess part of it was that as a teenager their life was so glamorous and exciting whereas now they all get on my nerves and none are particularly likeable.
Which shows are you disappointed by when you go back to them?

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SomeHalfHumanCreatureThing · 11/01/2020 23:11

My So Called Life

SomeHalfHumanCreatureThing · 11/01/2020 23:11

Also, Thundercats.

RJnomore1 · 11/01/2020 23:11

Men behaving badly

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criminalweetabix · 11/01/2020 23:12

Ugly Betty and No Angels.

Livedandlearned · 11/01/2020 23:12

Thunder Thunder Thunder Thundercats!

Xmasbaby11 · 11/01/2020 23:13

I'm the same with Sex and the City! They're not very nice people and so self absorbed.

WeaselsKingHenry · 11/01/2020 23:13

Quantum Leap. I loved it when I was younger and wondered if my DC might enjoy it. Downloaded it on Prime Video and started to watch it by myself - sheesh, the attitudes towards women! It's not travelled well, sadly.

OhioOhioOhio · 11/01/2020 23:13

I was going to say satc too. Also Friends.

Bunnybigears · 11/01/2020 23:15

Men Behaving Badly I used to love it, now I cant stand it.

WeirdSpots · 11/01/2020 23:23

Talking of kids shows I saw an episode of Superted on YouTube a few weeks ago as I thought my youngest may enjoy it. Turns out to be quite offensive and racist so won't be showing her after all.

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ByeMF · 11/01/2020 23:24

ER. Was so emotionally invested.

Azura2019 · 11/01/2020 23:30

Dexter! Too much gore

Cheesestrings123 · 11/01/2020 23:36

The Hills. I watch it now and I can't believe how fake it is and I don't know why I enjoyed it.

The Inbetweeners. I think this is a more a case of that I've seen the episodes too often, and now if I see it on E4, I can't bear to even leave the channel on.

AlexaAmbidextra · 11/01/2020 23:37

Yes to SATC. I think I just grew up.

bsc · 11/01/2020 23:38

The Killing/forbeydelsen.
I remember who dun it!

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 11/01/2020 23:39

I tried rewatching Dawson's Creek

Much beloved aged 14

It's utter shitness was a terrible shock.

I couldn't even last as far as Pacey/Joey which was the best storyline.

FaithInfinity · 11/01/2020 23:39

I tried to rewatch ER..but I’ve become a nurse since I watched it first time round and the medical inaccuracies drove me bonkers!

Also Glee..I liked it first time round although it was never as good as I thought it could be. It came up as an option on Netflix but with all the revelations of cast members I wouldn’t feel comfortable watching it again now.

Savannaha · 11/01/2020 23:40

How I Met Your Mother.

What a wonderful series, right up until the last few episodes in the final series. What an awful ending. Could never re watch it knowing how it ends, no matter how much I enjoyed it.

FaithInfinity · 11/01/2020 23:40

Oh yes Dawson’s Creek! Over articulate navel gazing. I rewatched but once they get to college it’s just dire!

FramingDevice · 11/01/2020 23:43

The West Wing. I adored it, but the contrast with the current White House is too depressing.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 11/01/2020 23:44

Also.

I LOVED Game Of Thrones.

A true die hard fan.

The last season

The first episode was alright, the second, mediocre, the rest absolutely shit

And what's the point in rewatching 90% of a show, with no conclusion

I think it's THE television disappointment I'll never get over.

Dio23489432489234 · 11/01/2020 23:53

Game of Thrones. No way I'd ever watch it again knowing how badly they screwed it all up in the end.

Blankscreen · 11/01/2020 23:56

I came on to say SATC.

I feel nostalgic when I think back to how much I loved it. I broke up with a boyfriend and re watched it all as I bought the box set.

It is so awful now.

One thing I will.never get tired of though is Only Fools and Horses. I just absolutely still love it every time.

Fatted · 11/01/2020 23:59

My DH and I were saying this about Game of Thrones the other day. I want to watch it again, mainly because I can't remember how certain people died. DH has refused because of the ending.

greenfieldsaroundhere · 12/01/2020 00:01

Yes I loved glee and thought my ds would
Enjoy, and just rewatched one to remind self. God it was awful
Ally McBeal I imagine would also be dreadful

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