Guardian readers were invited to share the television shows they once loved but can no longer bring themselves to watch, citing declining quality, tired formats or storylines that have lost their original charm. The responses span reality TV, sitcoms, soaps, dramas and prison-break thrillers, with many readers expressing regret at falling out of love with long-running favourites.

– The Apprentice: lost its authenticity after around season nine, contestants now feel homogenous and influencer-focused
– Ludwig (second series): once-believable eccentric characters pushed to ridiculous extremes
– The Chase: format feels stale, with winnings often wiped out in the final round
– Grey's Anatomy: original cast mostly gone, newer characters fail to engage
– Prison Break: had nowhere to go after a strong first series
– Coronation Street: 50-year viewer finds it has turned from cosy to unpleasantly sinister
– House of the Dragon: strong start but has grown flat and apathy-inducing over three seasons
– Family Guy: first ten seasons were great, but recent years feel tiresome