Some have even returned decades later with new seasons, sequels, or spin-offs.
In some cases, these shows were ahead of their time.
Some only lasted a single season for this reason.
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HadProfitpremiered even five years later, it would likely have gone on much longer.
So, the premise ofWill & Graceconfused some fans, even though the show was wildly popular.
It remains one of the most successful TV series ever with gay characters as the leads.
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SinceHomicide: Life on the Street, there have been many other grittier procedurals.
Lasting seven seasons, theres so much more material the show could work with today.
It was unlike anything anyone had seen at the time, progressive in many ways.
While the cinematic feel of the show is more common nowadays,Twin Peakswalked so shows likeSeveranceandThe X-Filescould run.
The show sparked a 2017 revival, andits positive reception proves thatTwin Peakshas transcended generations.
It combined both single camera and multi-camera techniques, something that didnt really happen often in its time.
The show also wasnt afraid to touch on sensitive, potentially even controversial, topics.
Episodes turned everything from a woman with oversized hands to self-pleasure into something comedic and not at all offensive.
The concept ofSeinfeld, even the storylines, could fit for any generation.
Living Singlewas still hugely popular, but it never reached aFriends-level of recognition.
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