If you really don't want to support them, don't even pirate them. Producers are aware of how popular their merchandise is on a lot of public torrents as well - one of the indicators both Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones had of their success wasn't only the TV viewership, but the fact the producers were aware how actively torrented they were too.

Even by torrenting, you're still giving them an audience.

If you really don't want to support them, don't even pirate them. Producers are aware of how popular their merchandise is on a lot of public torrents as well - one of the indicators both Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones had of their success wasn't only the TV viewership, but the fact the producers were aware how actively torrented they were to.

Even by torrenting, you're still giving them an audience.