lol... yep, troll or hater, no doubt. I don't give them acknowledgement since closed minds think alike ;)
The reality of modern scripted TV is that it's an inherently endangered species. Most shows of any noteworthiness frequently use the monetary crisis of ratings and ads to drive their narratives (see Arrested Development for a great example of this). The issue then becomes that writing about their financial shortcomings, instead of telling the original story, is the central preoc that kills any molecule of originality the initial premise once held.
This failing wasn't quite how it happened for "The Neighbors", however. The steep spending freezes dictated that there be a limit on the level of CGI or anything extra in terms of science-fiction. The original premise, nonetheless, was based upon these very concepts. While I was disappointed to see those elements evaporate, the comedy also took a nose-dive to accompany the rest of the deterioration.
While I haven't researched the background of this circumstance (whether they lost writers or if backers pulled-out), I can only speculate with what the foreground offers. The concept was exceedingly inventive, the 're-watch' factor was high due to the intricate layering of sci-fi and comedic elements. That all changed around season 1 episode 5 for me. The laughs weren't as continuous and the sci-fi element was disappearing fast.
Long story short (I know! ;), I stuck with them... they failed to gain new ground, money dried up, and so did their core concept. Period.
You would think that Jami Gertz might want to invest in it a little since she is worth somewhere between $2-3 BILLION! Yes, look her up! All of this time YOU were watching a billionaire on a little known TV show. Go figger.
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