Quote Originally Posted by dps View Post
Whether or not a show gets renewed for an additional season has nothing to do with quality--it's about the ratings. You are confusing popularity with quality.
Well, there does tend to be a correlation between quality and ratings...

And ratings aren't always the only concern. Sometimes, there is something more being considered. Many kids' shows, for example, often get cancelled due to poor merchandise sales, even if the show, itself, has great ratings.