User blog comment:Lotstar/Is iCarly Being Dragged On For Too Long?/@comment-4542190-20120513091255

Well, as a generic rule, a tv show keeps going on until the ratings drop to an average/below average degree. Then, it ends. Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Mortal Kombat Conquest was immensely popular and had many viewers, but production didn't make more than one season, due to low badget (if I remember well). Also, Power Rangers are one of the longest-running series. After In Space, the cast keeps changing in every season. And very few of the actors and actresses who partcipated have made notable works since then (many have quited from acting actually). But, Power Rangers still have many fans. As I've told before, I am a member in a forum (Ranger Vision). There are young people of course. But there are also people well over 20 years of age, even a considerable number of 30+ years old members.

About iCarly specifically now. I believe it is already established as a very successful show, very popular. Aside from iSaved Your Life, which broke many records, it had also quite a few other episodes with high viewership. I also do think that it's very difficult to surpass this success. It still can be very good (I also have the opinion that recent episodes were not bad at all in terms of quality) but not that good-unless something specific happens in the end:)

In addition, I share the opinion that this season or the next one (IF there is one and provided we'll have all the main cast participating) should be the last. All of the must move on, not just with their acting career but also their life (which isn't only college). Finally, I agree with Star. Dan and rest of the production will eventually run out of "fresh" and good ideas (for the specific show).