discussion What is MISSING for you right now in TV & Film?

[JonginBey]

A slasher/horror film that’s actually scary as hell and isn’t a remake, reboot, or sequel of an old one.

Edited July 7, 2022 by JonginBey

[My Tears Ricochet]

Fun Romcoms.

[Miles.]

Original stuff in general.  Everything nowadays is a reboot, sequel, prequel, or spinoff.

 

A good comedy show that isn't a dramedy or constantly trying to tackle serious issues.

 

A good horror show with a budget and good acting (so, not a teen show).

 

And for me personally, a sci-fi Game Of Thrones.  And by that I mean a sci-fi show with a huge budget, 20+ main characters, 5+ main storylines all intersecting and dispersing across a dozen locations.  Politics, action, romance, betrayals, twists, shocking deaths, etc.  I would love for this to be set in the Star Wars universe but I know Kathleen Kennedy doesn't have the balls, so...

[Johnny Jacobs]

Old school the wb/cw teen shows 

Those were iconic 

[its_britney_bitch]

I miss supernatural shows like Ghost Whisperer and Medium, and generally just monster of the week type shows (X-Files, Buffy, Charmed). Now everything has to focus be gritty and focus on the arc, but those shows kinda wove it into the stories they told every week. GW would drop hints and build tension to a huge season finale. I really miss that era of TV.

 

I hope we get back to weekly viewing being more common than binging. I’m in the minority but I just don’t gaf for Stranger Things anymore after a 3 year break. And now everybody will forget about it for another 3! So many shows I haven’t bothered to continue watching because of this.

[Robert]

On 7/7/2022 at 12:42 AM, RihFenty20 said:

Just FUN, everything is trying to be pretentious now. What happened to fun rom-coms, action and horror. Not everything needs to be nuanced. 

This and shows that could have you on the edge of your seat but still have a fun camp vibe like Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty.

[its_britney_bitch]

On 7/7/2022 at 12:42 AM, RihFenty20 said:

Just FUN, everything is trying to be pretentious now. What happened to fun rom-coms, action and horror. Not everything needs to be nuanced. 

This was my problem with the latest Scream. It seemed desperate to appeal to Gen Z, who are apparently allergic to fun.

[its_britney_bitch]

Just now, Robert said:

This and shows that could have you on the edge of your seat but still have a fun camp vibe like Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty.

Pushing Daisies was another great show like this. Ugh. I wanna go back lol

[Drowned8World]

00s and early 10s rom-coms with A-list cast. Especially those made by Nancy Meyers. I don't know why she didn't sign a deal with Netflix yet. It's like the perfect place for her.

 

[Drowned8World]

16 minutes ago, Robert said:

This and shows that could have you on the edge of your seat but still have a fun camp vibe like Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty.

did you watch Why Women Kill?

[Phaunzie]

I really need a good high-fantasy show to feel satisfied. I am super satisfied with my futuristic shows like West World and Star Trek. I can't wait for the Lord of the Rings tv show.

[Mr.Link]

Something, anything that stops the GP from being obsessed and brainwashed by comic book ****. 

[Europe]

2 hours ago, Drowned8World said:

00s and early 10s rom-coms with A-list cast. Especially those made by Nancy Meyers. I don't know why she didn't sign a deal with Netflix yet. It's like the perfect place for her.

 

Watch this, it's what you are looking for & it's pop perfection

 

[stophittingmedad]

were missing a show similar to gilmore girls that isnt really 'about' anything besides a fun watch getting to know the characters and follow their lives. i get why there arent any because theres no hook to easily market them but i miss them. gilmore girls really built a world that you wanted to visit but most shows now dont capture that.

 

also to everyone saying that you miss comedies should watch Hacks and The Other Two. those are the only 2 shows to make me lol recently

[livelikemusic]

Smart, quality character-driven writing that goes beyond appeasing all, especially in American daytime. The 1990s were the peak and then by the 2000s, things just went genuinely downhill. Rare occasion you get an exception, but... yeah.

[thismoment]

non politically correct comedies 

[Europe]

10 hours ago, stophittingmedad said:

were missing a show similar to gilmore girls that isnt really 'about' anything besides a fun watch getting to know the characters and follow their lives. i get why there arent any because theres no hook to easily market them but i miss them. gilmore girls really built a world that you wanted to visit but most shows now dont capture that.

 

also to everyone saying that you miss comedies should watch Hacks and The Other Two. those are the only 2 shows to make me lol recently

The other 2 is good but it has 20 episodes in total. It's simply not enough. Sitcoms like that should be 22 episodes per season, getting only 10 per year is next to nothing.

[feelslikeadream]

There's been more gay content than ever, so not sure why that's come up so often here.

 

BUT we need more **** in those shows