Fans go crazy for their favorite TV shows, and they’re unafraid to let everybody knows it. Sometimes, their comments are passionate enough that they can change or even save the whole series from cancellation. When fandoms are united, they can be extremely persistent and ready to work relentlessly until their wishes are heard and fulfilled.
These are the moments when the comments from the fans have changed a theme song, altered a storyline, saved the whole show, or even raise money for a movie spin-off. Let’s see how impactful these comments are.
Their enthusiasm was enough for Netflix to take over and keep the series going. On top of that, Netflix also granted the fans what they wished to see the most: Tom Ellis' butt. They made an entire scene of naked Lucifer to boot.
Season five was supposed to be the last season, but once again fans managed to convince Netflix to give them another season. That was a powerful fandom right there.
This decision displeased not only the fans but also a lot of celebrities who loved the show. Their complaints and shocked tweets were enough to save Brooklyn Nine-Nine from being canceled. Terry Crews even joked that it was Star Wars star Mark Hamil who saved the whole thing, but later admitted that it was the huge wave of fans that made NBC step up and continue the series!
With Gendry's last appearance being him rowing away, they decided to create a line to acknowledge the jokes that the fans had been making. When Gendry came back, Davos said to him: "Thought you might still be rowing."
However, Spike’s fate was completely altered and saved thanks to the actor James Marsten and devoted fans of the show. James tried and successfully got the audience on his side by portraying a character that the audience could relate to. His performance was so moving that fans refused to let him die.
This made Dwight a straight-up villain in a negative light that wasn't just fun anymore, and the fandom hated it. They also hated that Jim lost what made him charming in this storyline. So in the end, the storyline never really happened due to the massive wave of backlash comments.
The backlash was so crazy that the creators of the show had to release an alternate ending, which was officially included in the complete series DVD box set. In this ending, Bob Saget as older Ted voiced a summary of the various events that led to Ted meeting Tracy. They showed us a montage of the different moments from different episodes through the seasons and ended it there. This implied that Tracy could have fallen sick but recovered at some point due to previous hints.
But why nuts? Well, the act was based on the line Skeet Ulrich's character uttered in the season one finale. When asked to surrender, he said "Nuts." The nuts plan worked. All 40,000 pounds of nuts were donated to charity afterward.
So Aaron Rose disappeared after the second season and was never spoken of again despite being Blair’s stepbrother.
Not only did the fan comments manage to save the Janitor, but they also convinced the show to keep the iconic "I'm no Superman" theme song. In season two, the crew decided to use a slower version which upset the viewers a lot. The original opening intro was reintroduced shortly afterward.
These fan comments are no doubt powerful. When they are united, the fandoms can completely change the fate of their favorite TV shows. However, they aren’t the only ones who make history with their words. There are actors who don't follow the script and improvise instead. Their improvised lines are so good they become some of the most iconic moments in movie history. Check them out!
These are the moments when the comments from the fans have changed a theme song, altered a storyline, saved the whole show, or even raise money for a movie spin-off. Let’s see how impactful these comments are.
1. Lucifer
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Their enthusiasm was enough for Netflix to take over and keep the series going. On top of that, Netflix also granted the fans what they wished to see the most: Tom Ellis' butt. They made an entire scene of naked Lucifer to boot.
Season five was supposed to be the last season, but once again fans managed to convince Netflix to give them another season. That was a powerful fandom right there.
2. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Source: Fox / NBC / Courtesy of Everett Collection
This decision displeased not only the fans but also a lot of celebrities who loved the show. Their complaints and shocked tweets were enough to save Brooklyn Nine-Nine from being canceled. Terry Crews even joked that it was Star Wars star Mark Hamil who saved the whole thing, but later admitted that it was the huge wave of fans that made NBC step up and continue the series!
3. Game of Thrones
Source: HBO / Courtesy of Everett Collection
With Gendry's last appearance being him rowing away, they decided to create a line to acknowledge the jokes that the fans had been making. When Gendry came back, Davos said to him: "Thought you might still be rowing."
4. Buffy The Vampire Slayer
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However, Spike’s fate was completely altered and saved thanks to the actor James Marsten and devoted fans of the show. James tried and successfully got the audience on his side by portraying a character that the audience could relate to. His performance was so moving that fans refused to let him die.
5. The Office
Source: NBC / Courtesy of Everett Collection
This made Dwight a straight-up villain in a negative light that wasn't just fun anymore, and the fandom hated it. They also hated that Jim lost what made him charming in this storyline. So in the end, the storyline never really happened due to the massive wave of backlash comments.
6. How I Met Your Mother
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The backlash was so crazy that the creators of the show had to release an alternate ending, which was officially included in the complete series DVD box set. In this ending, Bob Saget as older Ted voiced a summary of the various events that led to Ted meeting Tracy. They showed us a montage of the different moments from different episodes through the seasons and ended it there. This implied that Tracy could have fallen sick but recovered at some point due to previous hints.
7. Jericho
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But why nuts? Well, the act was based on the line Skeet Ulrich's character uttered in the season one finale. When asked to surrender, he said "Nuts." The nuts plan worked. All 40,000 pounds of nuts were donated to charity afterward.
8. Gossip Girl
Source: The CW / Courtesy of Everett Collection
So Aaron Rose disappeared after the second season and was never spoken of again despite being Blair’s stepbrother.
9. Scrubs
Source: NBC / ABC / Courtesy of Everett Collection
Not only did the fan comments manage to save the Janitor, but they also convinced the show to keep the iconic "I'm no Superman" theme song. In season two, the crew decided to use a slower version which upset the viewers a lot. The original opening intro was reintroduced shortly afterward.
10. Veronica Mars
Source: UPN / The CW / Hulu / Courtesy of Everett Collection
These fan comments are no doubt powerful. When they are united, the fandoms can completely change the fate of their favorite TV shows. However, they aren’t the only ones who make history with their words. There are actors who don't follow the script and improvise instead. Their improvised lines are so good they become some of the most iconic moments in movie history. Check them out!