5 Major TV Show Storylines That Were Resolved Way Too Fast

Summary

• TV show storylines that wrapped up too quickly left viewers dissatisfied, impacting character development and the overall viewing experience.
• Sometimes popular TV shows resolved arcs too soon, not meeting audience expectations based on build-up or storyline importance.
• Abandoned TV show storylines can anger audiences, but in some cases, abandoning the storyline altogether improved the quality of the show.

Several major TV shows have had storylines that audiences felt were resolved too quickly, whether they loved or hated them. The best storylines from TV shows were engaging and always kept viewers invested in the story playing out on the screen. Unfortunately, though, there have also been storylines that had disappointing endings. Some TV show storylines were completely abandoned by their writers, which angered audiences who were interested in seeing how things would end. However, some TV shows were better after abandoning a storyline entirely.

TV storylines that finished too quickly left viewers feeling dissatisfied, especially when a show made a significant effort to build up tension and anticipation. It also often impacted character development or even voided it completely, and because of this, some TV shows were ruined by one awful decision. There were also instances where popular TV shows resolved their arcs far faster than what audiences were anticipating. Due to buildup, or the importance of a particular storyline, there was an expectation for these stories to last longer than they did.

5 Jessica Knowing Mike’s Secret

Suits

From the pilot of Suits, the show quickly established that its characters would have some big secret. Despite being hired by one of the best law firms in New York, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) was lying about his degree and wasn’t a qualified lawyer, although his fellow associates weren’t aware of this. Mike’s lies were a fascinating premise that caused Suits’ success, but the show wrapped the storyline up so quickly that it was surprising that the show didn’t lose any traction. Mike wasn’t legally allowed to pursue his position at Pearson Hardman, which made him and viewers nervous.

The fear of being caught out raised the stakes for Mike, whose primary support came from Harvey Spector (Gabriel Macht), the only person who knew the truth.

The fear of being caught out raised the stakes for Mike, whose primary support came from Harvey Spector (Gabriel Macht), the only person who knew the truth. In season 1, Mike did everything he could to keep his secrets under wraps, including planting false information about him in Harvey’s database. However, Jessica (Gina Torres) discovered that Mike wasn’t qualified to practice law. Unfortunately for Mike, his old friend Trevor (Tom Lipinski) tipped his boss off, leaving him unsure about his future with Pearson Hardman.

Jessica then backtracked when she realized that keeping Mike around would benefit her career and ambitions.

In the season 2 premiere, Jessica revealed that she knew the truth about Mike. Initially, Jessica ordered Harvey to fire Mike, but he couldn’t go through with it and told Mike he was proud of him instead. Jessica then backtracked when she realized that keeping Mike around would benefit her career and ambitions. It wasn’t until season 5, after Mike was arrested, that Suits brought this storyline up again. Although audiences were relieved to see Mike continue working as a lawyer, it was odd that Suits’ core concept was quickly resolved and almost forgotten.

4 Miguel’s Recovery

Cobra Kai

In Cobra Kai’s season 2 finale, a dramatic karate brawl broke out between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-do, which resulted in Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) falling from a terrace after being attacked by Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan). In the season 3 premiere, “Aftermath,” Miguel was in a coma caused by his injuries. Even in his unconscious state, Miguel dreamed about fighting in a tournament and winning against an unknown opponent. However, when he woke up, Miguel had no feelings in his legs and was temporarily paralyzed. Throughout season 3, Miguel recovered much faster than what logically made sense.

Johnny (William Zabka) was essential to Miguel’s healing process.

Johnny (William Zabka) was essential to Miguel’s healing process. Even though the teenager blamed his sensei for his injuries, Johnny continued to help Miguel with some unorthodox methods, including one hilarious moment involving a fishing pole and an adult magazine. Even though the doctors believed Miguel would never walk again, Johnny persisted in helping him. Eventually, Miguel found himself able to move more and returned to Dojo. However, by episode 8, Miguel was training at a level that realistically wasn’t possible for him.

From September to December, Miguel went from being comatose and paralyzed to walking again and rejoining training.

Although he struggled, Miguel tried his best to get involved with drills. Miguel couldn’t kick very high, but his mobility was impressive, considering he couldn’t use his legs just a few episodes before. According to the Cobra Kai timeline, season 3 was set across three months, which created a plot hole. From September to December, Miguel went from being comatose and paralyzed to walking again and rejoining training. Although this was an engaging storyline, writers didn’t think about how Miguel’s injuries would impact him in the long run, so his recovery felt incredibly rushed.

3 Penny’s Opinion On Having Kids

The Big Bang Theory

Penny (Kaley Cuoco) had some excellent character development throughout The Big Bang Theory, but in the finale, she seemingly backtracked on some things that she was previously vocal about. Throughout season 12, Penny and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) discussed possibly having children together. Leonard and Penny’s relationship in The Big Bang Theory was tumultuous, but the pair finally tied the knot in the season 9 episode “The Matrimonial Momentum.” However, Penny was always adamant that she didn’t want to become a mother, especially in later seasons of the show.

Penny swiftly began making more money than Leonard and was proud of her achievements, which was one of the reasons why her mind didn’t change about kids.

Penny spent so long as a struggling waitress who failed to get her acting career off the ground. Despite her lack of education and professional experience, she took a sales job at Bernadette’s (Melissa Rauch) pharmaceutical company and was surprisingly successful. Penny swiftly began making more money than Leonard and was proud of her achievements, which was one of the reasons why her mind didn’t change about kids. Penny believed that she had an ideal life and didn’t want anything to change, much to the disappointment of her father, Wyatt (Keith Carradine).

Penny’s pregnancy was a shocking revelation in the show, mainly because, just a few episodes before, she had argued with her father about her decision and was still sticking to her guns about parenthood.

In The Big Bang Theory finale, Penny and Leonard announced they were expecting their first child together. Penny’s pregnancy was a shocking revelation in the show, mainly because, just a few episodes before, she had argued with her father about her decision and was still sticking to her guns about parenthood. It was odd that this storyline even had a resolution, especially as it was only introduced halfway through season 12. Although people change their minds about having children, Penny’s sudden change of heart happened far too quickly and simply felt forced, especially as she was so confident before.

2 Gina’s Body Brace

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In the Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 4 episode “The Fugitive Pt. 2,” Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti) was suddenly struck down by a bus in one of the show’s most surprising moments. The brilliant scene only happened because of Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) and his constant messages on the Nine-Nine’s text chain, which led to Gina teaching her step-brother proper communication etiquette with his colleagues. Gina tempted fate by telling Charles, “I’d rather get hit by a bus than read another text from you,“ and minutes later, that’s exactly what happened.

The New York City bus flew at Gina at an incredible 60 miles per hour, and it was a surprise that she survived.

Gina was always obsessed with her cell phone, so it was an appropriate twist. The New York City bus flew at Gina at an incredible 60 miles per hour, and it was a miracle that she survived. Just one episode later, though, Gina returned to work wearing a Halo brace that encapsulated the top half of her body. Apart from the change to her physical appearance, Gina hadn’t changed a bit and was still the same sarcastic and ridiculous character that audiences knew her as.

In the following episode, she was in just a simple neck brace, and by “The Last Ride,” just three episodes after the accident, Gina was completely fine.

In the following episode, she was in just a simple neck brace, and by “The Last Ride,” just three episodes after the accident, Gina was completely fine. Seeing her recover so quickly from such serious injuries was baffling, although writers might have done this intentionally for comical effect. Even Gina acknowledged how quickly she healed, although she told Holt (Andre Braugher) in season 6 that the crystal in her pocket had saved her life. Even though Gina’s bus accident wasn’t a major storyline, it created a massive cliffhanger, only for the after-effects to disappear within a few episodes.

1 J.D. And Kim’s Co-Parenting

Scrubs

In Scrubs season 5, J.D. (Zach Braff) entered a relationship with Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks) when she became pregnant after one night together. It was later revealed that the pair didn’t have sex, yet Kim still found herself expecting J.D.’s child, which was simply hilarious. Kim and J.D. were nervous about becoming parents, especially as they hadn’t known each other for very long, and after a lengthy discussion, they decided to keep the baby. However, Kim was offered a job in Washington shortly after and moved away, which was gutting for J.D.

This was excellent character development for J.D., but it was heartbreaking when he crossed paths with Kim months later and discovered that she had lied.

A few episodes later, Kim announced that she had miscarried. In one of the show’s most emotional moments, J.D. was devastated by the news but realized he was finally ready to grow up. This was excellent character development for J.D., but it was heartbreaking when he crossed paths with Kim months later and discovered that she had lied. In a wild twist of events, J.D. forgave Kim, and she later gave birth to their son, Sammy. But just one episode after Sammy was born, Kim was nowhere to be found.

Scrubs
explained that Kim had moved away with Sammy again for a job.

Scrubs explained that Kim had moved away with Sammy again for a job. However, this was an anticlimactic ending for such a dramatic storyline. Audiences were keen to know how J.D. and Kim would co-parent Sammy together and how becoming a father would impact J.D.’s character overall. Although Kim and Sammy did appear periodically throughout the rest of the show, it was disappointing that Scubs built up anticipation just for the storyline to be swept under the rug once Sammy was born.