Smash: Why more people should watch

Last season Smash fell victim to the recent trend of hate-watching. This is probably thanks to the barrage of unlikeable characters and some questionable story lines (poisoned smoothie, anyone?). This season, with the immense overhall by the new showrunner, something has changed. Those who hate watched left, and left hardly anyone tuning in week after week.

But the show is better now. So why aren't people watching? I can't tell you that, but here are some reasons why more people should tune in.

• No more Ellis or Leo or Julia's annoying husband
• Jennifer Hudson belting out like the powerhouse that she is
• Better songs. The ones they have for Jimmy and his little musical are actually really catchy and a fresh injection of modern music into the show
• No crazy dream sequences. OK there was one, but it was good and not crazy like the Bollywood hot mess like last season
• The new character, while occasionally annoying, are still far more likable than the ones they replaced
• There's more of a focus on the making-of aspects of Broadway
• If you love Katherine McPhee, you will love the direction of this season

So really people, please watch. The show has so much potential and deserves a shot.