Jump the Shark

What does the idiom “Jump the Shark” mean?

Definition:

To pass peak quality and begin to decline. Often used to describe television programs or movie series.

For example:

“Many people believe that the “Seinfeld” television series jumped the shark after its fifth season, but it hung on for several more.”

Notes:

This idiom is quite new, and it’s beginning to be used outside the contexts of film and television.

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