Mmastodon CultureTelevision first seen 4 h ago, last 16 min ago, peak #2

Columbo's 'Last Salute to the Commodore' joins TV's ruin-the-legacy debate

Original: I saw talk on the internets today of 'when TV shows go bad, and so bad they undo the previous good work' and the words "

Television fans are comparing Game of Thrones' widely disliked finale to the Columbo episode 'Last Salute to the Commodore' (1976), long criticized as one of the weakest entries in the detective series and often blamed for derailing its earlier quality. The discussion is part of a broader conversation about shows whose final chapters allegedly undo their previous good work.

Why now: Frustration over endings that damage beloved shows, with GoT as the touchstone, keeps resurfacing whenever fans swap examples.

ColumboLast Salute to the CommodoreGame of Thrones

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 4 h ago to 16 min ago.

Evidence

• I saw talk on the internets today of 'when TV shows go bad, and so bad they undo the previous good work' and the words "Last Salute to the Commodore" struck my mind among the multitude of posts which did not like that GoT ending. I just love the random little ways Columbo comes… · Lazarou · 3

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1274976