On the other place I constantly saw memes of shows that I thought ‘well if they’re that popular they must be pretty good’

Shows like:

Avatar, The Office, Parks and Rec and IT Crowd

I’ve watched them and I just don’t get it. They aren’t so amazing that they are worth that level of adoration IMO. Avatar has its good spots and Parks and Rec is pretty enjoyable but I cringe at American office and IT crowd is forgettable.

However a show I actually really like, Community, only started getting the same type of treatment after the pandemic because people watched it on Netflix. Although it’s still not as popular as these others. Are people just really basic or am I out of touch?

Anyway, what show did you watch and think ‘I don’t get what the fuss is about’? Maybe it was Community?

  • mortemtyrannis@lemmy.mlOP
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    Yes.

    I always watch these shows in their entirety because I’m worried I will miss the part that makes them so popular.

    Avatar is a kids show and that’s obvious when no deaths are ever really shown on screen.

    Azula is ripe for some really graphic content but it’s always just alluded and hinted at offscreen.

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      It feels like what you’re saying is that a show needs to include graphic violence in order to be enjoyed by adults… Maybe I’m misunderstanding your point. I’m not trying to put words in your mouth but I really don’t think the show suffers much just because it is made for a younger audience.

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        Nah it doesn’t require violence but when the camera pans away as the villain dies it’s a bit unsatisfactory.

        Or a large rock just falls on them it’s a bit cliche.

        Avatar is set in a world where people use fire and no one is burnt to death? If that was shown people would really fear/loathe the fire lord etc etc. it’s not required but there were definitely parts in the show where it felt like the show creators were limited by it being a kids show.