Have you ever fallen in love with the first season of a show and the second season just broke your heart? For me I recently experienced this with “True Detective.” I waited for months to see what HBO would produce with the second season. I was disappointed that it was going to be a different story line, but when the cast was released I remained hopeful.

After the first episode, I knew that the second season was going to be pretty bad, but I hoped for the best and continued watching. By the last episode, I was watching because I had already wasted seven hours of my time on this awful season, so an eighth wouldn’t be a big deal. The point is, the second season was awful and I needed to watch something else to get over it.

I have put together a list of five shows that should help you get over the awful season of “True Detective” and quite possibly any other series that might have disappointed you.

1. "Dexter"

Following this Miami blood splatter analyst’s life might seem boring until you find out about his dark pastime.

2. "Top of the Lake"

Set in New Zealand, watch details emerge about a missing 12-year-old as you learn more about the traumatic past of the detective who is uncovering them.

3. "The Leftovers"

Three years after millions of people disappear, a police chief tries to keep the peace in his town while trying to pick up the pieces of his own life.

4. "Under The Dome"

Based on a Stephen King novel, this television adaptation follows a town that is trapped by an invisible dome.

5. "Breaking Bad"

If you don’t know what this show is about by now, you must live under a rock.