[Dogeatdog]

It is but I think it’s just adapting to the way society is changing in general. I mean I’ve watched episodes of numerous sitcoms from years ago which I always find funny but there is certain jokes that I’ve heard on them before which back then weren’t a big deal but if they would’ve been aired now, it would probably cause a lot of uproar. I think the networks that create these shows especially networks like CBS & Fox (where TBBT, Family Guy originally air) are extremely careful in the content that goes in them nowadays, which can end up resulting in poor creativity compared to earlier years of certain shows where they didn’t have to be as strict. It’s probably a reason why stuff on Netflix is so popular because they can provide more creative and edgier shows.

In terms of quality a lot of shows especially when they get to their later seasons start to miss the mark as you say Mock. I’ve watched many sitcoms where they just become unfunny and a bit unbearable to watch (TBBT being one of them).

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Big Evil

It is but I think it’s just adapting to the way society is changing in general. I mean I’ve watched episodes of numerous sitcoms from years ago which I always find funny but there is certain jokes that I’ve heard on them before which back then weren’t a big deal but if they would’ve been aired now, it would probably cause a lot of uproar. I think the networks that create these shows especially networks like CBS & Fox (where TBBT, Family Guy originally air) are extremely careful in the content that goes in them nowadays, which can end up resulting in poor creativity compared to earlier years of certain shows where they didn’t have to be as strict. It’s probably a reason why stuff on Netflix is so popular because they can provide more creative and edgier shows.

In terms of quality a lot of shows especially when they get to their later seasons start to miss the mark as you say Mock. I’ve watched many sitcoms where they just become unfunny and a bit unbearable to watch (TBBT being one of them).

TBBT became a mess imo, I hated what they did to Sheldon, Howard, and Penny the most as they were nothing like how they started imo.

And I get what you mean about certain jokes could be deemed offensive nowadays, but how I see it personally is these people shouldn't watch a Comedy if they can't handle offensive content as Comedy is supposed to shock the audience so much with what the character has just said or done that it makes you burst out laughing. That's how I see it personally anyway.

And I agree with you that later on seasons of shows can run out of steam, going away from Comedy for a second, GOT had to have one of the worst seasons to a TV Show that I've ever seen in my life in season 8, which is shocking to say for me when the show in the early days was trying to take on BSG in quality, and in many people's eyes was winning the battle.

And I've not watched many Netflix Comedies, but I have noticed that they do make better products than the Networks in practically every other genre of TV so they probably would out do CBS and Fox on Comedy nowadays.

[Dogeatdog]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

TBBT became a mess imo, I hated what they did to Sheldon, Howard, and Penny the most as they were nothing like how they started imo.

And I get what you mean about certain jokes could be deemed offensive nowadays, but how I see it personally is these people shouldn't watch a Comedy if they can't handle offensive content as Comedy is supposed to shock the audience so much with what the character has just said or done that it makes you burst out laughing. That's how I see it personally anyway.

And I agree with you that later on seasons of shows can run out of steam, going away from Comedy for a second, GOT had to have one of the worst seasons to a TV Show that I've ever seen in my life in season 8, which is shocking to say for me when the show in the early days was trying to take on BSG in quality, and in many people's eyes was winning the battle.

And I've not watched many Netflix Comedies, but I have noticed that they do make better products than the Networks in practically every other genre of TV so they probably would out do CBS and Fox on Comedy nowadays.

I agree with pretty much everything you said there Mock

Networks are always looking for ways to improve their ratings in which case they’ll just jump on the bandwagon on the next popular thing. Comedies have always had dramatic moments in them but I feel they are becoming more common since dramas seem to be pretty popular at the moment, so the creators of the comedy genre are using this idea a lot more to cater to a larger audience?

Plus there is possibly some pressure from network executives to do these things to boost ratings especially since ratings for shows struggle with competition like Netflix, Amazon etc.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Big Evil

I agree with pretty much everything you said there Mock

Networks are always looking for ways to improve their ratings in which case they’ll just jump on the bandwagon on the next popular thing. Comedies have always had dramatic moments in them but I feel they are becoming more common since dramas seem to be pretty popular at the moment, so the creators of the comedy genre are using this idea a lot more to cater to a larger audience?

Plus there is possibly some pressure from network executives to do these things to boost ratings especially since ratings for shows struggle with competition like Netflix, Amazon etc.

I actually like Dramas when done well, I'm even watching an Anime called Violet Evergarden at the moment which does Drama quite well for the most part imo.

I agree with you that the Networks are trying to capitalise on the popularity of Dramas at the moment and are trying to add them into shows where it feels out of place imo. In particular Comedies that are more outlandish and not really grounded in reality shouldn't really have a large dosage of Drama put into them as it's very jarring with the rest of the programme in my view.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

In particular Comedies that are more outlandish and not really grounded in reality shouldn't really have a large dosage of Drama put into them as it's very jarring with the rest of the programme in my view.

Rick's near suicide attempt at the end of the Rick & Morty episode "Auto Erotic Assimilation" begs to differ .

If done right it can be great. If it's forced or over the top then it comes of as cheap.

[bots]

i miss satire so much

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Rick's near suicide attempt at the end of the Rick & Morty episode "Auto Erotic Assimilation" begs to differ .

If done right it can be great. If it's forced or over the top then it comes of as cheap.

Rick & Morty is a very good Comedy I'll give you that.

Also that is only one scene, not a large chunk of the episode. Plus Rick & Morty is the one Comedy I can't imagine being serious.