AMC Adds to the Killing of Quality TV

After reading that AMC is closing the case on The Killing and one "critic's" take that the show itself is to blame, attention must be paid to the quickly dwindling quality of TV and the industry's habit of catering to its loudest viewers over its loyal ones. As you may recall, the show's first season premiered to much acclaim for its writing and acting, but ended with much outcry that the case wasn't solved, nor a killer brought to light or justice.

Viewer backlash at the end of season one was a reflection of our culture, not the show's production or writing. At no point was a resolution promised - that was an expectation solely set up by the fans, as a result of this digital age, where immediate gratification is becoming the (unrealistically expected) norm, as well as the state of TV, where a show's fate hangs in the balance every year.

The Killing delivered exactly what it was supposed to: suspense, mystery, and a pace that would accompany a murder investigation. Season one ended with a cliffhanger - remember those? It's what shows used to provide at the end of every season because they were well-planned and well-written, leaving viewers wanting more. Season finales are supposed to make you gasp, tease you, and have you start the countdown to the next season to see how it all plays out.