When does it get good?

An interesting article by Alan Sepinwall today regarding sticking with series until they "get good" and the issues that the modern TV viewer faces:

Does Anyone Still Have Time To Wait For Shows To Get Good?

I know we've discussed this in various threads, but the article gets to the crux of it. How much time do you give a series to "get...

When does it get good?

When does it get good?