(risky trope) A show changes genres mid way

[u/ErlikHan6]

The 100: the show starts as a somewhat grounded post apocalypse where humans who have taken refuge in a space station return to earth after it has become inhabitable again and resources on the space station run out. At first the show is about survival in a hostile environment. It slowly introduces more and more sci fi elements. At first, it's an Aİ that wants control over humanity. Towards the end of the show, the main characters have traveled throughout the galaxy, met humans from other planets, some of which have settled among ruins of ancient alien species, where they try to contact more advanced alien species in order to achieve "transcendence": rid humans of their physical bodies and become a more advanced lifeform.

AOT: this one is less gradual than the 100 and the change comes after a massive plot twist. The first 3 seasons of the show are about a relatively primitive society of humans who live inside humongous walls. Outside the walls are titans: giant monstrous creatures which hunt and devour humans. After a big plot twist and reveal, the society finds out that there is a whole bigger world out there, and the rest of the world is plotting to genocide them. They quickly industrialize after this discovery and wage war against other countries.

[u/ConsistentGuest7532]

S3 starts showing heavier psychological drama / deep character study elements (though there were elements of that from the start), then S4 has genuine surreal horror moments. Such an excellent, one of a kind show.

[u/newtempo_clapping → u/ConsistentGuest7532]

is season 4 worth watching? i’ve attempted to start a few times, but season 3 ended SO well i’m worried that the show’s actual ending isn’t as satisfying

[u/gddrummer → u/newtempo_clapping]

It's satisfying in the sense it's a good natural progression, and every character's ending feels earned. Granted, almost if not all of them don't deserve good endings, so it's a bummer in that sense, but it's very fair.

[u/articulateantagonist → u/gddrummer]

I found it very stressful but still very much worth watching.

[u/Moonchilde616 → u/newtempo_clapping]

The final season is good, but a lot darker and with no comedy; so if you loved it for the comedy you'll be disappointed.

[u/ConsistentGuest7532 → u/newtempo_clapping]

It’s absolutely great TV and caps off a lot of the characters’ arcs and stories, BUT it goes further into the psychological drama / character study than any of the other seasons, and while it is great storytelling, the way some stories end may not be happy. It’s sort of this show’s Twin Peaks: The Return—great art, but needs to be appreciated on its own merits.

[u/Jstin8 → u/newtempo_clapping]

I think it ended up a bit up its own ass in S4. But sometimes an asshole is a nice place to be for some.

Its a season you gotta try out first and form your own opinion on later. Its divisive and has its share of fans and critics

[u/Apprehensive-Ear2461 → u/newtempo_clapping]

It’s my favorite season of TV of all time but I think I’m in the minority there. A lot of people consider it weaker than seasons 1-2

[u/SpankySharp1 → u/newtempo_clapping]

I thought season 4 was terrible, and I think most people tend to agree, which is why the show is mostly forgotten to history. If it hadn't shit the bed with that last season it probably would be considered an all-time great show.

[u/ConsistentGuest7532 → u/SpankySharp1]

It is absolutely untrue that “most people tend to agree [it’s terrible].” Look at a review aggregator like Rotten Tomatoes and S4 has 96% for critics and 80% for the general audience, based on hundreds of reviews. It’s more divisive, sure, but 80% of the GA liking something is good.

[u/kangorr → u/SpankySharp1]

Nah

[u/SpankySharp1 → u/kangorr]

Ok, I'm sorry, I was excluding the autists on Reddit when I said it wasn't liked.

[u/Cleansing4ThineEyes → u/SpankySharp1]

S4 is absolutely the worst season but calling it terrible is just wrong