The original post: /r/television by /u/freddiebenson4ever on 2025-03-13 23:29:03.
Shows like Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The X-Files, The Sopranos, and admittedly The Good Place, and Twin Peaks relied on narrative propulsion. White Lotus is good, but this season is somewhat slow. Severance gives breadcrumbs but to me not enough propulsion to keep the plot moving and characters well-developed. What happened to a fast-paced narrative and colorful sets (for example: Better Call Saul)? Sitcoms like Parks and Rec, Scrubs, It’s Always Sunny (pre-season 13) and The Office are far better than current ones like that Saint Dennis Regional or Abbott Elementary.
The best show out right now IMO is Righteous Gemstones. It really reminds me of “older” TV writing compared to what is out nowadays.