Live-action superhero TV seris are a funny breed. Some of these shows will experience an almost unprecedented level of success. For example, Smallville broke the record for the longest-running American science fiction series before it concluded, while shows like The Incredible Hulk and the 1960's Batman also enjoyed major success. But just as often, superhero shows will crash and burn on the airwaves. Birds of Prey, Green Hornet, The Flash, and The Cape were canceled after only one season. Many, like Mercy Reef, Generation X, and the recent Adrianne Palicki-starring Wonder Woman, never even make it past the pilot stage. And even when a series finds success, its popularity can evaporate as quickly as it appeared, as in the case of Heroes or the aforementioned Batman.
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