Case 7: Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks turned 20 earlier this year. What does it have to offer me today?

Counter Cases to #6: Chuck/24

A case of epic failure on the scale of Heroes demands not a compliment, but an alternative. In this case, two of them. The scenario is this: You have a story to tell, and you tell it, and tell it well. Your show isn’t done, however. So what do you do?

Case 6: Heroes

The first show to try for Lost's crown, and fail. Did it fail for just or unjust reasons?

Compliment Case 5: Terriers

A whip-smart, cleverly written SoCal noir about plucky low-rent PIs, that has struggled with low ratings. Yeah, obvious.

Case 5: Veronica Mars

When teen soap meets crime drama, which side carries the day? Or does it matter?

Compliment Case 4: The Venture Bros.

The current crown of the adult swim line-up, the world of Hank and Dean Venture, and their father, Dr. Thaddeus S. Venture, provides a stark warning to Avatar Aang.

Case 4: Avatar: The Last Airbender

I love my cartoons, but I hate the current crop—all trading cards, no love. It would take something pretty special to impress me.