Collider's 10 TV shows it calls 'unbearable' — La Brea tops the list

Collider published a roundup of 10 TV shows it describes as "unbearable from start to finish," arguing that these series fail to sustain curiosity and turn watching into waiting for episodes to end. The outlet says a show becomes unbearable when the premise is clear but the writing refuses to build momentum: characters stay flat, scenes repeat the same arguments, and big moments land like placeholders.

Examples include The Idol (2023), which Collider criticises for circling the same scenes and failing to give Jocelyn enough interior life. Collider faults pacing and stalled mysteries in genre shows such as Invasion (2021– ) and Another Life (2019–2021), where stretched scenes, looping conversations and crew drama undermine the central sci‑fi hooks.

Secret Invasion (2023) is also singled out for muted tension that wastes its shape‑shifting premise. The list also targets lighter fare that feels repetitive: Emily in Paris (2020– ) is said to mistake surface charm for substance and to reset relationships whenever they get interesting.

Animated Velma (2023– ) is described as prioritising an aggressive, mean tone over coherent mystery or earned emotion. Other entries include Batwoman (2019–2023) for inconsistent tone and shifting character motivation, Iron Fist (2017–2018) for stalling on boardroom arguments and thin stakes, and The I‑Land (2019) for random tone shifts and moving rules that undercut its mystery.

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