JediG60racer
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Rewatch: Person Of Interest
Rewatch: Person Of Interest
Is "uplifting" TV dead?
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Kovnyn
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F is for Family is one of my favorite shows, but it is rather depressing. I get same feeling when watching Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Funny, but messed up.
I recently got my wife and stepdaughter into Brooklyn 99, which is funny as hell, and it's got a lot of positive messages.
The Cool Kids is another one I'm into lately.
I recently got my wife and stepdaughter into Brooklyn 99, which is funny as hell, and it's got a lot of positive messages.
The Cool Kids is another one I'm into lately.
cboath
Master Member
Ok I loved PoI, but while fun and possibly uplifting in the first year or two, the last 2-3 years were far from uplifting.
cboath
Master Member
Love that show!
I feel like this is happening with movies too. While I can say that I am highly critical of some movies and shows, often times it's BECAUSE they are so depressing.
I love all kinds of stories and genres but it seems the trend for entertainment has to be dark and gritty and full of realism to the point where the only levity you can get from most entertainment these days is if you watch comedy. With very few exceptions (like Thor Ragnarok and most of the Marvel movies) I find it exhausting sometimes that there is almost no market for uplifting entertainment. Real life is depressing enough. Does entertainment have to always reflect that or will we ever get something that resonates emotionally and inspires us again?
I love all kinds of stories and genres but it seems the trend for entertainment has to be dark and gritty and full of realism to the point where the only levity you can get from most entertainment these days is if you watch comedy. With very few exceptions (like Thor Ragnarok and most of the Marvel movies) I find it exhausting sometimes that there is almost no market for uplifting entertainment. Real life is depressing enough. Does entertainment have to always reflect that or will we ever get something that resonates emotionally and inspires us again?
astroboy
Master Member
One of the biggest factors in this is "do the characters like each other?"
Old Star trek, stargate, the Orville, the good place, parks and rec., Etc....that was their key.
They were able to make stories happen while the characters respected each other. They don't need to.manufacture friction.
I first noticed this in NU Galactica. There was so much manufacured friction between the protagonists.
Old Star trek, stargate, the Orville, the good place, parks and rec., Etc....that was their key.
They were able to make stories happen while the characters respected each other. They don't need to.manufacture friction.
I first noticed this in NU Galactica. There was so much manufacured friction between the protagonists.
Egon Spengler
Master Member
It's not tv, but this is exactly how I feel about that dumb Buster Scruggs movie..
I just discovered "Final Space". The main character is so dang positive with all the desaster around him, I can´t help it but like that show. Despite all of the mutilating and killing...
Strikerkc
Sr Member
Production value is great, and acting is a hoot, and I want to like it... but it's painful on the soul. most everything besides the opening "Buster Scruggs" is tooo dark for me.
Okay. I am 5 episodes into FINAL SPACE and I must say that I LOVE IT! It IS uplifting!!! It is SPACE OPERA! And I do wonder why it gets so little recognition around here...
Yes, I am actually kind of binge watching Brooklyn 99. I love all of the characters and the show is really Funny and positive. Great TV.
Gimpdiggity
Master Member
The Goldbergs.
Almost every episode ends in a way that totally gives me the feels.
The 80s nostalgia is top notch, too.
Almost every episode ends in a way that totally gives me the feels.
The 80s nostalgia is top notch, too.
Collectorchris
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Good wholesome family television ended in the late 80’s/ early 90’s. I actually had this conversation with my wife a month or so ago.
Everything put out now is so PC and pushing a certain agenda IMHO.
Everything put out now is so PC and pushing a certain agenda IMHO.
If you are talking comedies, last man standing, the Orville. I miss How I met your mother. I wish Girl meets world had continued, but that is because I had a kid in 8th grade and I thought it did pretty well with dealing with early teen issues.
“Dramas”- Bull, God Friended Me has its moments.
“Dramas”- Bull, God Friended Me has its moments.
Collectorchris
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I did not think about The Goldbergs which is one show I do enjoy watching that really fits that wholesome 80’s vibe.
The Price Is Right... Adam Sandler direct's, Drew Cary is funny, and it's a brand new cast/show every single day.... try binge watching this monolith from the beginning!! 
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