10 Awful Seasons That Killed Great TV Shows

10. True Detective - Season 2

Upon its release, True Detective was a one of a kind. Season One combined the best writers, directors and cast to produce a show with classic detective flair as it focused around solving the murder of prostitute Dora Lange 17 years after the crime was committed. The show had a dark, non-linear narrative that turned it into an instant TV classic, however didn't continue this for another season.

The follow up surrounded the stories of three cooperating police departments after the body of city manager, Ben Caspere is found on the highway. Although corruption was high in the season, strands were weaved together poorly, reveals were dull and the writing was weak - season two was miles away from the quality of its predecessor.

Whereas season one of the show received an 87 incredible score on Meta Critic, its followup only bagged a 61, proving that you have to try harder to follow up something so brilliant.