10 TV Shows Whose Timelines Are Way More Confusing Than They Need To Be

It’s not uncommon for TV shows to employ complicated timelines, but there are a few shows whose timelines are far more confusing than they need to be. Non-linear narrative structures have become increasingly common, which is one easy way for a show’s timeline to become more complicated than necessary. Sometimes, this type of storytelling can enhance a narrative by increasing dramatic tension, other times it just befuddles audiences, making it difficult to know what’s going on even in great TV shows.