Like many of you, I have been disappointed when a TV show is cancelled without a "proper ending"...

I am not a lawyer, but I understand there are 3 parts to a contract - an offer, an acceptance, and some form of consideration (an exchange of something of value).

It might be hard to pursue a TV producer unless it was a Netflix, Amazon Prime or similar produced show, but I am thinking more about TV channels that broadcast the shows hoping for our attention and for the advertising revenue that generates.

The make an offer "watch our show", with the show generally offering some form of a story to capture our attention and therefore attention to the ads they broadcast. This is of financial value to them.

We accept their offer by tuning in and allowing them to exchange our attention for the potential of ad revenue and therefore there is an exchange of something of value (consideration).

If they cancel a show without providing a satisfactory conclusion, is that not a breach of contract? They have only provided part of "the story" which they promised to deliver when they asked us to exchange our time and attention for something in return that benefits them financially.

If a class action could be launched, it may make them think twice before they launch or air another TV show series just to let us down again - they seem to get away with this far too often, and I do not see how this is not a breach of contract.

Even if we cannot launch a suit directly against the producers, if a class action was either successful or gained enough attention in the media or general public, it would make TV channels question whether they want to air a show unless they had a contractual agreement with the producers to ensure a conclusive ending to their shows.

What are everyone else's thoughts on this?