User blog:AustinDR/Response to Cartoon Network Dilemma

So, it seems that Teen Titans Go is once again going to have a marathon, this time around Christmas. To be frank, I just no longer care for Cartoon Network to really rant on this. Cartoon Network had fallen out of favor with me; it used to be one of my favorite cartoon channels. Sure, it did have its trials and tribulations, but it seemed to bounce back as well. However, nowadays, I just have no faith in Cartoon Network. It treats most of its shows without the credit that they deserve. For instance, they decided to air the series finale for Regular Show on a Monday, in a time slot that hardly any kid would be awake to see it. And that's not even getting into Adventure Time either. These two shows were what put Cartoon Network back on the map, and you can even say that it ignited a new age of modern cartoons. And yet, this is how they ultimately treat their own shows.

The only real reason as to why I continued to watch CN was for Steven Universe. Yeah, it sometimes leans more towards the left because of its feminine empowerment, but I did like the themes of nontraditional family, PTSD, and the like. However, some of the main reasons as to why I ultimately left the show were because of the long hiatuses, and how there seems to be no advancement in the plot. The long hiatuses had killed any hype that I may have had for the show returning, but what I mean on advancements in plot, what I mean is there really anything to gain from the long wait? At this point, I don't even care if it turns out that Yellow Diamond shattered Pink Diamond and bathes in her Gem shards, or if Blue Diamond rebels against Homeworld. My issue with Steven Universe isn't as much as the fandom - even though some fans are toxic - but that I am just tired about the long hiatuses, and I feel that the overall scheme of things is undefined. The only show at the moment I did like was OK K. O. Let's Be Heroes!, but even that show is being treated badly by the constant airing of Teen Titans Go!

Going back to TTG, I will say that I feel the show gets overhated. This is coming from a guy who grew up with the original show. The problem is I never felt a kinship with the original show. Sure, I'd watch it, by I never was a die hard fan of it. It was the same feeling that I had towards the DCAU Justice League series. It was an okay show, but I never felt a connection with it. I will say that it does get annoying to see TTG continually getting promoted at the cost of other shows. Remember Mighty Magiswords? If I remember correctly, the last time that show aired was back in July. I didn't like that show either, but even that show should've been given more promotion.

Mainly, I feel that the chief reason as to why the channel is suffering in part is because of the apps. Really, no one watches TV anymore. Why should they as it's more on the rage to watch a show online. And thus, the executives of Cartoon Network are trying to push their apps more than their shows. But it seems that it's hurting them in the long run.

Overall, I no longer care for Cartoon Network. It was there when I was growing up, but it devolved into a cesspool of Teen Titans Go! reruns and the need to be hip with the kids.