Could be worse, could be Tori

There are some indications that a TV show you like is in trouble. For example, the arbitrary introduction of new characters - cute kids or replacement support cast more notable for hotness than character. Then there is the introduction of love interest stories and attendant sex scenes to previously plotline driven drama. The reverse also happens to character driven shows. Basically, these are all actions where an attempt is being made to spice up a show, but all they are doing is breaking what was best about the show.

There is one indicator that is more powerful than any of the above though. Something so horrific that you might as well just stop watching now. The fingernails on a blackboard* sensation that accompanies the appearance on screen of Jason Priestly. Bye bye Haven.


*By the way, do schools even have blackboards any more? Is this imagery even understood by younger generations?