10 Biggest TV Disappointments Of 2016
7. The Lame Humour Of Red Dwarf XI
Red Dwarf fans have had a hard time the last two decades. When co-creator Rob Grant left the show after season six the quality took a noticeable dip and subsequent seasons struggled to maintain a baseline of quality.
The seasons since then have a couple of good episodes and lots of iffy ones. Alas, season eleven continued this trend. Officer Rimmer is the only one that felt consistent, thanks to the cast’s commitment and a steady stream of zingers. The other episodes were insanely hit and miss, filled with lame gags and storylines recycled from past seasons. A couple of random jokes might land, but it felt half-hearted.
Despite the advancing years, the cast is still great, but if the show is to continue beyond this point it seriously needs fresh blood in the writing department.