10 TV shows in 2015 that didn't live up to the hype

Lacey Terrell/HBO/"True Detective"

With movie folks descending on television like it's the new Gold Rush and iconic films and TV shows being rebooted left and right, there's bound to be shows that don't live up to the hype.

While networks and streaming companies believe that floating name talent or exploiting the fondness we had for a hit movie or series will help the success of their shows, expectations can become too high and failure to meet them becomes that much easier.

From ABC's "Aquarius" to HBO's "True Detective, here are the TV shows that didn't quite live up to the hype in 2015.

"True Detective" Season 2 (HBO)

It was obnoxious how much people raved about the first season of HBO's "True Detective." Casting news for the second season then became a circus. Fans had whipped themselves into such a frenzy that it was kind of hilarious to see the bottom drop after the series finally returned and people saw that the magic writing, directing, and acting didn't come too.

"The Muppets" (ABC)

Who doesn't love the Muppets? After being served up some really entertaining movies and three decades since the iconic "The Muppets Show" last aired, it seemed prime time for a return. In fact, an updated documentary parody of the show similar to "Modern Family" or "The Office" seemed like a fun idea. But upon watching the show, it was everything but fun. The f-word we would use for it is "forced."

"The Bastard Executioner" (FX)

After the glorious end to "Sons of Anarchy" this year, creator Kurt Sutter quickly jumped back into TV with the poorly envisioned "The Bastard Executioner." FX may have wanted a piece of the "Game of Thrones" action with this period series, but viewers weren't biting. No one was surprised when Sutter and FX co-canceled the low-rated series via strategically placed ads.