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They have limited first-run programming. Other nets are able to fill in with short-run series, sports, specials, etc. CW basically goes dark for many weeks of the year. Criminal Minds dvd box set They had nothing all summer long. They need to figure something out. Buyers and advertisers are becoming increasingly disinterested in repeats.
“Vampire Diaries” is actually a relatively well-produced series. Desperate Housewives dvd box set It has a solid, compelling story and characters viewers care about.
Look back at the history of WB/UPN--shows like “Buffy,” “Gilmore Girls ” and “Dawson's Creek” were heavy hitters. These were shows with unknowns, but they were beloved by the viewers. It ultimately comes down to story and character.