10 Most Underrated, therefore, Short-lived shows
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- CreatorMark FrostDavid LynchStarsKyle MacLachlanMichael OntkeanMädchen AmickAn idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.A show way ahead of its time.
- CreatorBryan FullerStarsLee PaceAnna FrielChi McBrideA pastry chef with the power to bring dead people back to life solves murder mysteries with his resurrected childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.
- CreatorJhonen VasquezStarsAndy BermanRichard Steven HorvitzRikki SimonsAn alien named Zim from the planet Irk is sent on a secret mission to conquer Earth, not realising that his leaders were just trying to get rid of him and hoped that he would die. Once there, Zim manages to disguise himself as a human child, but one boy named Dib sees through his disguise.It's said to be too violent for children. It's about time for Adult Swim or Comedy Central to reboot this show.
- CreatorMitchell HurwitzStarsJason BatemanMichael CeraPortia de RossiLevel-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.
- CreatorKyle KillenStarsJames WolkAdrianne PalickiEloise MumfordA FOX series that was cancelled after the second episode that involves a con man who lives a double life. He's married to two different women in two different Texas towns.The critics called the pilot episode 'the best network pilot of the year' but the audiences didn't just care for this promising tv show. It only ran for 2 episodes too.
- CreatorAdam GiaudroneAshton KutcherStarsMischa BartonBenjamin HollingsworthSara PaxtonShow revolves around a group of models living together in a co-ed residence in New York.a promising show that only ran for 2 episodes. wtf.
- CreatorBryan FullerTodd HollandStarsCaroline DhavernasKatie FinneranTyron Leitso24-year-old loner B.A. Jaye lives in a trailer park and sells souvenirs in Niagara Falls. Animal figurines and dolls speak to her and force her to interact with people and try to help them.
- CreatorClaudia LonowStarsJenna ElfmanJon FosterAshley Jensen37-year-old Billie breaks up with her boss at the newspaper and gets pregnant by 22-year-old Zack, who moves into her apartment. They both have their pals.It ran for 1 season. This is an underrated sitcom and so is Jenna Elfaman. (see my other list 10 most underrated actresses)
- CreatorJohn J. McLaughlinMarti NoxonStarsElisabeth HarnoisGrant ShowSam PageA series of supernatural events begins in a small coastal New Jersey town after the arrival of a mysterious teenage girl, who apparently has the ability to influence the people and events around her.A teen drama that has a gothic tone. Cancelled after 13 episodes Before there's Pretty Little Liars, there was Point Pleasant.
- CreatorRina MimounStarsJoAnna Garcia SwisherLucy HaleAshley NewbroughA Yale-educated journalism major reluctantly becomes a live-in tutor for two spoiled granddaughters of a Palm Beach cosmetics business magnate.Still unclear why it was cancelled (after 18 ep.), which drew many fans' frustration.