JumpinJack
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Most of the new shows created now days are crappy reality shows. Why do Americans like to watch stuff like this? Can't we have a serious show for once? I would like a show that involves these serious themes.
-political intrigue
-political corruption
-war
-genocide
-any serious topic
-Sci Fi isn't complete without evil corporations and unethical science experiments
Back in the early 2000s we had awesome epic space operas like Battlestar Galactica and Babylon 5. I used to see a lot of commercials promoting the Battlestar Galactica TV series back in 2004-05. I was never interested in sci fi until earlier this year when I played the first Mass Effect under the recommendation of a friend. I thought the Battle for the Citadel scene was epic.
Why don't we see shows like Battlestar Galactica or Babylon 5 anymore? Did the network execs decide the genre was dead? I think we need more epic space battles on TV.
Mass Effect - Battle for the Citadel - Paragon - 1080p - YouTube
It was long thought that fantasy was a genre once thought reserved for geeks but Game of Thrones has garnered a huge audience. Perhaps a well written space opera with a huge budget could appeal to a diverse audience.
Do you think this genre should be revived?
TV often plays to the lowest common denominator. Also, reality tv is cheap to make. I am proud to say I never saw American Idol, any "bachelor" show, or Dancing with the Stars. But I've seen clips that were shown on other shows. You can't get away from it. I did watch "Voice" twice. I must say that I enjoyed that. Then I came to my senses. I also watched the Kardashians a few times, only to see why that show was on. It confirmed what I thought: It's a scripted, fake show about people who don't work or do anything productive with their time. They are just mega rich people who drive around shopping, going on vacation on rented yachts, and being depressed about jeans that won't fit.
I cut the cord so now I have a better selection of shows. I watch:
Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
House
Law and Order (occasionally)
PBS: Downton Abbey, Miss Marple mysteries, Secrets of the Dead, Ken Burns' The Roosevelts, other documentaries
Movies, movies, movies
Judge Judy (okay, this is reality...I can't help it. I love Judge Judy.)
True crime shows (these are documentaries)
On my Roku I get tons of movies, documentaries, old tv shows for FREE.
I don't miss cable at all. Monkey off my back.