Wednesday, 06 April 2022 00:31

The Rise Of Feel-Good TV

Written by Ben Sherlock
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TV audiences are escaping the bleakness of the modern world by embracing the positivity of shows like Ted Lasso, Schitt's Creek, and Bob's Burgers.

During the rise of so-called “Peak TV” (also known as the “Golden Age of Television”), shows like The Sopranos and Breaking Bad shrouded the TV landscape in darkness. These edgy dramas revolved around antiheroes who did horrible things and pushed the boundaries of TV censorship with storylines about cooking meth and murdering children. Then, sadly, the real world got as dark as a Breaking Bad episode.

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