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1.I gave the show a chance, even though the premise was dumb. A year to find your true love? OK, so how many seasons would have equaled a year? Then what?

2.The way the exes kept showing up was just dumb. The only one she had actual chemistry with was the ex-fiancee

3.All of the other characters were lame and undefined. Couldn't tell her sister from her other best friend.

It was watchable, but horrible at the same time.
I like the snappy writing on the show but I wondered how many men has this woman been with? And how can she remember them all? I'm kinda glad it was canceled.
IT'S CANCELLED! IT'S CANCELLED! THE SEX-LIST IS CANCELLED!

ALLELUIA!
Melanie: Finally, if Bella finally lands her perfect man, then what will happen to the show? Will they wind up having to change the title of the show, or just end the show altogether?

These and your other questions won't have answers because they announced yesterday that the show is cancelled.
At first glance, this show has an incredibly stupid premise. But Elizabeth Reaser is so engaging to watch, one can overlook the silly plot line. Actually, the writing is not that bad on this show - they don't go for obvious, mainstream gags - definitely more subtle.
A few things I just don't get about this show.

Firstly, why is it the female lead has mostly male friends? I'm not talking about the exes I'm talking about the fact that she's always hanging around her male neighbors. I'm sorry, but when I'm having romance problems, the last people I want to talk to are men...I would much rather spill the beans with my girlfriends. She has her sister and that one obnoxious blonde girl who lives with one of the guys and maybe the kooky fortune teller, but aside from that, she's always hanging around guys.

Secondly, why are all the actresses on this show so skinny but the actors are pretty healthy looking? What message is this sending out to women? Men will only date you if you're a size-zero?

And why does the sister look absolutely nothing like Bella?

Finally, if Bella finally lands her perfect man, then what will happen to the show? Will they wind up having to change the title of the show, or just end the show altogether?

Cute show, but sorry, I don't see how it could ever follow "Ghost Whisperer" and replace "Moonlight".
This girl is a lot more that a 5. She has a great body and she's pretty cute too. I agree that all the exes have been a little out of her league so far. They're not so far out that you'd say anything if they walked into a bar with her, but if this girl has dated up on every boyfriend she's ever had, then this show will get unbelievable pretty quick.

That said, I don't think she's a great actor. She seems pretty indifferent in every scene - no emotion. Also, the premise of this show is going to get old. And how many exes does this girl have? Hopefully they all used protection.
I reallly like this show.. yes Rufus has a point she is no raging beauty but she has a great body hence the exes who are 12's. I like her friends and love that she and her sister are actually friendly. Lastly, the Psychic is funny love her and that she is always eating is funny. I'm staying with this show.
The fact that the ESP lady couldn't tell her who the guy was. I know, if she could there'd be no show. Flimsy premise for a show anyway, since she can't have that many exes to keep the shows plot going on for years, but it will probably be cancelled before that. The irritating friends are another reason why I quit after one episode.
Brittany Belt who played "Young Bella" in the Oct. 17 episode is very pretty (practically out shined the actual star of the show). I see her more and more all the time. She will surely be one to watch in the future.
Her "star Meeter" is rising on IMDb.com.
The.Worst.Scripted.Show.On. Television. I'll try nearly anything once. I suffered through the first episode of this snoozfest. From now on, I'll read a book.
I didn't like Elizabeth Reaser when she played AVA on Grey Anatomy or on this cheap Lifetime movie.
We are to believe that this common looking woman (a 5?) has exes who are all runway perfect 12's?
Hey, let us get a look at it first, ok? I'm up for some comedy and comdey can be a little out there...tfs
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The Ex List
First Show Oct. 3, 2008
Slot Time 9pm
Slot Day Friday
Genre Dramedy
Network CBS
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