Jump The Shark

Synonyms of jump the shark

• peak
• decline
• deteriorate

Antonyms of jump the shark

• progress
• improve
• flourish

Collocations of jump the shark

TV show

Frequency: 70 %

The TV show really jumped the shark when they introduced a talking animal sidekick.

character arc

Frequency: 60 %

The main character's sudden change in behavior felt like the show had jumped the shark.

storyline

Frequency: 50 %

The storyline took a bizarre turn that made many viewers feel like the show had jumped the shark.

plot twist

Frequency: 45 %

The movie's plot twist was so unbelievable that it felt like they had jumped the shark.

Idiomatic Expressions for jump the shark

• Phrase: jumping the shark
  Meaning: the moment when a TV show, movie, or other form of entertainment begins to decline in quality or lose its original appeal
  Usage: Some critics argue that the show started jumping the shark after the fifth season.