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    What shows are like Grimm?
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    The Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, The Originals, Being Human (UK, US), Supernatural, and True Blood are some examples of TV shows that are similar to Grimm.
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    What can I do if I'm in love with one of the characters in my show?
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    Read fan fiction, or try writing your own. Look up the show's fandom for like-minded fans.
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    What if the show might end up continuing?
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    If there is any hope whatsoever that the show will continue, support it in any way possible to show the network that the show has an audience. Look for petitions online and sign them. Send the network an email. Maybe try contacting Netflix or Hulu about picking up your favorite show.
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    What can I do if there is a second series, but I'm afraid it won't live up to the original?
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    Just give it a try. Watch an episode or two; if you like it, continue watching. If you don't, find another show to watch. Search "shows like (blank)" and plenty of results will come up.
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    What should I do when my favorite show ends?
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    Watch reruns until you find a similar show to watch. It may end up becoming your new favorite!
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    How do I find other shows that are like my favorite one that has ended?
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    If you look the show up on IMDB, on the column to the right of the show's details you'll often find user lists on which the show appears. This can be a good way to find similar programs you might enjoy. You can also check out the site tastedive.com, in which you type in a show and it produces a list of recommendations.
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    My favorite show just ended with a major cliffhanger, and I can't forget it. What do I do?
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    Try to write some fanfic about what you think would happen. If the show is popular, there are probably already theory sites and stories that you could find by searching online.
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    How can I cope with waiting for the next season of my favorite show?
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    Keep rewatching episodes from the other seasons that came before it and predict what's going to happen next! Maybe look at the wikia for your show to see when the episodes are going to come out. Sometimes there is a bit of information about each episode before they come out. Watch films and write fanfics about stuff you would like to happen later on in a show. Keep track of the creator's twitter or any other social networks and you may get clues about what's going to happen next!
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    I'm re-watching "Friends" with my girlfriend but want to find friends to talk with about the show. I don't have Facebook. What other ways can I find fellow fans of the show?
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    Try to get more friends to watch together! You can also try finding fandoms online. Search "Friends" related keywords on tumblr.com or Google "'Friends' fan fiction" to find other fans.
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    What if it hasn't ended yet, but I have to wait about a month between each episode? What do I do to fill the time?
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    Find another hobby. Go outside, make friends, read a book or learn something new.
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    What do I do if my favorite show ended on a cliffhanger and it was cancelled?
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    Make your own endings as fan fiction and post them online. I bet other people have done the same. Look around on Tumblr and FanFiction.net for examples.
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    What should I do if I am having a hard time waiting for a new season of my favorite show to come out?
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    You could rewatch the whole series from the beginning, or watch your favorite episodes. You might see things you missed the first time. You could also see what the actors are doing other than acting on your favorite show. Some actors have other shows you might like, or they make appearances at conventions, which you can watch recordings of. You could also read (or write your own) fan fiction stories about the show.
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    How can I get interested in another show now that my favorite one has ended?
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    Look for shows in the same genre. It'll take you a while to get over the empty feeling of leaving the previous show behind, but finding a show that's like the show that ended in some aspects should help. Whether it's drama, comedy, horror, or even a type of anime that you like, just look for shows that fall under the category of the one you watched before.
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    Would the tips in this article work for an anime show?
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    Of course! This article works for any show that is cancelled (or disappointing to you for any other reason).
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    What if the show's season finale ended with a character being seriously hurt/nearly dying, and I'm scared for the person? The new season is 2 months away.
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    Shows rarely kill off major characters. They do, however, often end seasons on just such a dramatic cliffhanger to keep watchers talking about the show during its hiatus, maintaining interest and momentum. Think of all the possibilities you can as to how the character might escape death, who might come to the person's aid in time, etc.
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    There is a cancelled internet show called "Object Redundancy." It is one of my favorite object shows. No one in my life knows about it, and I'm not allowed to have social media. What can I do?
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    You don't have to share your love for a show with other people. You may express it in private by creating art or writing fanfiction.
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    How can I stay interested in a show that I love even though my favorite character has died?
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    When a character dies, they're not lost forever. Some shows, like Lost and Supernatural, had characters so popular that the creators brought them back. You might also find that new or future characters are even more enjoyable than the character you originally loved, and it would be a shame to miss out on those characters.
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    What are some funny romance animes?
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    RWBY (red, white, black, yellow) is great if you're looking for something family friendly. You can also try Fruits Basket. Rosario + Vampire is super funny but not appropriate for all ages.
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    Does this work if I finished my favorite game series?
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    Yes. If you're game a has a storyline or plot, it might work.
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    Where can I find some better suggestions for shows to watch?
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    Take a quiz on what shows to watch based on your preferences. Ask for recommendations from people in social media forums devoted to shows that you enjoy. Use your own Netflix profile, and check out their recommendations based on shows you watch. Or simply type into Google: "shows to watch if I like X" and you'll get plenty of results.
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    How do I make the producer of the show Baby Daddy make more episodes? I'm just a kid; what can I do?
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    You could send an email or a letter to the production studios. Maybe ask your parents/guardians/friends to help you.
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    Can I cancel the remaining episodes?
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    It's not clear what you mean. You can't stop the remaining episodes from being created or released, if that's what you mean. You're free not to watch them. If you're using a service like Netflix or Hulu, you can always cancel it, but you won't get a refund for the current month, your subscription will just be canceled at the end of the current pay period.
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    How do I convince a writer to bring a show back?
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    Email them and tell them why you feel how you do and why it would be a good reason to bring a show back. Understand that it may not have been the show writer's decision to end the show.
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    My show has come to a rounded ending where all the characters go their separate ways and some even die; is there any hope of it coming back?
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    There's always a chance for a re-boot, but it would probably be a long time coming.
  • Question
    How do I cope when the ending of my favorite TV show was bad?
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    Fan fiction of course! Giving your TV show a rewrite of your own ending keeps you satisfied and provides proper closure. (You can also look up other people's fan fiction.)
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    How do I get over the ending of a TV show I loved?
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    Try giving yourself some time about it, do your favorite hobbies, or also watch some of your other favorite shows to help.
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    What if you absolutely love someone in the show?
    Alexirose
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    Write or read fanfiction about that character. Possible things could be 'Reader x character' or backstory. Talk with others you like the same character as you and share opinions! Go into fan/shipping forums and find people who also feel as you do.
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    What do you do when the ending of a TV show just wasn't satisfying enough? Like, it didn't end on a cliff hanger, it just didn't have that good of an ending, what do you do?
    Alexirose
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    Read fanfiction that was made as an alternate ending. Or, you could even write your own. There are tons of fan fictions out there to help you out.
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    How can I cope with the ending of a movie series I loved?
    Alexirose
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    There are many ways available. Rewatch with friends who haven't seen it, read or write fanfiction, talk with people who are also interested in the movie series, etc. Even though a series might end, there are still various ways to stay in the fandom. And you could always spread the movie series to others!
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    How do I find similar shows to my favorite TV show?
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    Search up "shows similar to (insert your show here)", or you can look at Reddit or places online that are there to help recommend shows.
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