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I feel like every time I turn on the TV lately, there’s some massive, high-budget production being announced that tries way too hard to be "gritty" or "prestige." It seems like every niche interest—whether it's a specific sport, a certain subculture, or a niche hobby—is being picked up by the big networks to turn into a heavy-hitting drama series.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good character study as much as the next person, but I sometimes wonder if we're losing that sense of spontaneity. It feels like everything is being greenlit based on a formula: take a recognizable face from a recent hit, pair them with a niche setting, and call it "elevated television." I remember when shows felt more experimental, rather than just a calculated move to capture a specific demographic.
Lately, I've been finding myself reaching for older re-runs instead of keeping up with the new "must-watch" announcements. Does anyone else feel like the "prestige drama" formula is getting a little predictable, or am I just getting cynical about how much content is being pumped out?
Don't get me wrong, I love a good character study as much as the next person, but I sometimes wonder if we're losing that sense of spontaneity. It feels like everything is being greenlit based on a formula: take a recognizable face from a recent hit, pair them with a niche setting, and call it "elevated television." I remember when shows felt more experimental, rather than just a calculated move to capture a specific demographic.
Lately, I've been finding myself reaching for older re-runs instead of keeping up with the new "must-watch" announcements. Does anyone else feel like the "prestige drama" formula is getting a little predictable, or am I just getting cynical about how much content is being pumped out?