Of the following TV shows (random examples), even if you enjoyed them, how many portrayed men as strong, independent, and incorruptible:
Friends
Seinfeld
Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Office
Gone are the days of Bonanza and Perry Mason. The only men allowed to be strong on TV these days are criminals (Dexter, Breaking Bad).
My biggest annoyance is the superhero shows. Can you think of any male superhero currently on TV who: 1) Doesn't have a support network, 2) Isn't complaining about how tough his life is, and 3) Isn't constantly on the verge of losing everything to an unstoppable long-term foe?
The only superheros who are allowed to be strong on TV is female superheroes, but only in their first season (e.g. Supergirl), when they're trying to build an audience.
I love TV, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love the fact that, with modern technology, and the innovation of episodic storytelling, a good TV show can put on a play about morality, heroism, and adventure, that rivals the best of the Greek tragedies.
Unfortunately, you are correct, in that there is almost nothing worth watching these days.
I am hoping for a time when the Free Market returns to television, and we can once again find shows designed to inspire us, instead of propaganda pieces designed to depress us.
Let's not forget about the propaganda.
Of the following TV shows (random examples), even if you enjoyed them, how many portrayed men as strong, independent, and incorruptible:
Gone are the days of Bonanza and Perry Mason. The only men allowed to be strong on TV these days are criminals (Dexter, Breaking Bad).
My biggest annoyance is the superhero shows. Can you think of any male superhero currently on TV who: 1) Doesn't have a support network, 2) Isn't complaining about how tough his life is, and 3) Isn't constantly on the verge of losing everything to an unstoppable long-term foe?
The only superheros who are allowed to be strong on TV is female superheroes, but only in their first season (e.g. Supergirl), when they're trying to build an audience.
stop watching tv.
I love TV, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love the fact that, with modern technology, and the innovation of episodic storytelling, a good TV show can put on a play about morality, heroism, and adventure, that rivals the best of the Greek tragedies.
Unfortunately, you are correct, in that there is almost nothing worth watching these days.
I am hoping for a time when the Free Market returns to television, and we can once again find shows designed to inspire us, instead of propaganda pieces designed to depress us.
Have you seen Jack Ryan? What say you?