Reddit users say shows like ‘Community,’ ‘Castle,’ and ‘Riverdale’ improved after letting their freak flag fly.

"The first three seasons were really good. Just the right amount of humor with a sprinkle of drama. Season 4 was barely ...

But when misused, these leaps can alienate fans and earn a show the dreaded “jumped the shark” label. Originating from the infamous Happy Days episode where Fonzie literally jumps over a shark ...

Almost every show that goes for multiple seasons eventually does the thing fans dread the most: the jump the shark. Not every show jumps the shark, but it's usually inevitable for long-running shows.