(of a television series or film) reach a point when far-fetched events are included merely for the sake of novelty, indicative of a decline in quality.
‘the majority of television has jumped the shark; few shows maintain their creative ingenuity’
‘It had its faults - some say it jumped the shark when Niles and Daphne got married - and, as with any long-running show, it could get tiresome sometimes.’
‘Many fans consider this season the high water mark of the series; others say it's the year Buffy finally jumped the shark.’
‘Thus, the 15 minutes of fame for someone who takes herself way too seriously is extended, and another classic ad campaign jumps the shark.’
‘But you have to wonder, has Fahrenheit 9/11 jumped the shark before it has even gotten into theaters?’
‘Yep, this eighth season is when Friends finally jumped the shark.’
‘I never thought the Sopranos would jump the shark.’
‘We spend our days immersed in cultural diversions that jump the shark before anyone can muster a shred of real interest.’
‘One industry expert described this move as the Hollywood equivalent of jumping the shark.’
‘I'd probably agree that by the end of the 5th season, Buffy hadn't jumped the shark, but there was definitely a fin visible in the water not too far away.’
‘Some say that The Simpsons has jumped the shark.’
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