Rules of Engagement
Here was yet another promising show that ended up blowing it. This CBS sitcom was produced by Happy Madison Productions and enjoyed a run of seven seasons. However, this does not necessarily mean that it was good television. While the show managed to garner a fan base, critics bashed it. USA Today said, “Rules is one of those sitcoms that makes people who hate sitcoms hate sitcoms.” The jokes were so predictable that Salon Magazine said, The story lines are every bit as insufferable as the punch lines.”
Painkiller Jane
The Sci Fi Channel soon learned that it is hard to get comic book TV shows right. Take a look at this show, which came out in 2007. It got cancelled after 22 episodes. It followed the story of Jane, a DEA Agent, who could survive extreme circumstances. Even though she will feel the pain from the injury, it will never be fatal. Unfortunately for the critics, they were the ones who felt the pain of watching it.