Thread:Loudfan21000/@comment-24200891-20180830193959/@comment-24200891-20181128042515

Stephen Hillenburg wanted the show to end after the movie, but Nick executives wanted to milk this show, so they purchased rights from the creator and made their own continuation. However many fans didn't like post-movie seasons due to increased mean-spiritness and flanderization of characters.

I don't love long running shows, I liked the Simpsons, but I stopped, because of its seasonal rot. Japan has more long running shows. I watched some anime series that had over 200 episodes. Now I prefer short series.