10 Amazing Comeback Seasons That Saved Dying TV Shows

10. Parks And Recreation - Season Two

It may be hard to admit now, but Parks and Rec didn't get off to a massively successful start. Running for only six episodes, Season One was far too short to get into the swing of things; the characters, though still funny, weren't yet fully realised, and the mockumentary style structure and predictable plots made it seem like nothing more than a weak carbon copy of the far superior show, The Office (US).

Then came Season Two. Though fans and critics were previously skeptical about how successful the show could be, Season Two put everyone's worries aside and came into its own. The characters - particularly Nick Offerman's Ron Swanson and Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope - were more refined and better written, and the stories, peaking with the fun and sweet "Galentine's Day" and the hilarious "Park Safety", were more engaging and unique than the previous outing.

After that, Parks and Rec went from strength to strength, with each season more entertaining and daring than the last. Now a cult classic, it's a prime example of why you should give a show a chance to see what it's made of.