Guide to Kabitzin’s Ratings
The ratings are given on a 1-5 point scale to keep the amount of waffling down. Originally I allowed for half-point intervals, but in July 2008 I decided to make it a true 5 point scale. To date there have been no shows watched that would warrant a 0/5, since it is unlikely that any reviewer here would finish a show that bad. All shows that are reviewed have been watched from start to finish, so there are no premature judgments. Also, here is what I usually look for at the start of each season.
5/5: The show is excellent overall. 5/5 does not mean a show is perfect, but rather that the show is one you would recommend to a friend without a second thought. Usually a show with this score will entertain from start to finish.
4/5: The show is very good. Typically this show will have some flaw that has to be accepted (e.g. bad production values, or a really bad ending), but is otherwise strong. Shows that start really poorly, but improve greatly towards the end often end up here.
3/5: The show is average or extremely uneven. Fans of the genre or certain characters might like this show, but it can also leave some viewers feeling empty. The good will balance out the bad, but the show is not really a "must-see."
2/5: The show is below average. While there may be some redeeming factors (e.g. great music, or one great character), this show is highly forgettable and/or disappointing.
1/5: This show sucks. You would only mention this show to someone with a disclaimer that the show was bad. While sometimes a show can be so bad it's good, this show is a testiment to the reviewer's perseverance.
Ratings Guide
Guide to Kabitzin’s Ratings
The ratings are given on a 1-5 point scale to keep the amount of waffling down. Originally I allowed for half-point intervals, but in July 2008 I decided to make it a true 5 point scale. To date there have been no shows watched that would warrant a 0/5, since it is unlikely that any reviewer here would finish a show that bad. All shows that are reviewed have been watched from start to finish, so there are no premature judgments. Also, here is what I usually look for at the start of each season.
5/5: The show is excellent overall. 5/5 does not mean a show is perfect, but rather that the show is one you would recommend to a friend without a second thought. Usually a show with this score will entertain from start to finish.
4/5: The show is very good. Typically this show will have some flaw that has to be accepted (e.g. bad production values, or a really bad ending), but is otherwise strong. Shows that start really poorly, but improve greatly towards the end often end up here.
3/5: The show is average or extremely uneven. Fans of the genre or certain characters might like this show, but it can also leave some viewers feeling empty. The good will balance out the bad, but the show is not really a "must-see."
2/5: The show is below average. While there may be some redeeming factors (e.g. great music, or one great character), this show is highly forgettable and/or disappointing.
1/5: This show sucks. You would only mention this show to someone with a disclaimer that the show was bad. While sometimes a show can be so bad it's good, this show is a testiment to the reviewer's perseverance.