TV Shows That Weren’t Supposed to Make it as Big as They Did

Not every TV show arrives with grand fanfare, yet some manage to break through the noise and achieve remarkable success. Unlike movies, TV shows often lack the same buildup, but certain key factors can predict their popularity. The involvement of big-name actors and the incorporation of popular franchises are reliable indicators, but when a show lacks these elements, it must offer something extraordinary to capture attention.

Recent years have witnessed television’s transformative power, proving that exceptional storytelling can triumph even when the odds seem stacked against a show’s popularity. Check out the TV shows that weren’t supposed to make it as big as they did below.

‘Squid Game’
‘Reacher’
‘The Bear’
‘Severance’
‘Heartstopper’
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‘Wednesday’
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‘Ted Lasso’
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‘The Queen’s Gambit’
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‘Abbott Elementary’
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‘Call My Agent!’
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