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Why are so many TV shows trying to be "meta" these days? I think it's lazy writing. (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by aCosmicWave@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I just watched the first episode of the new Futurama season and the running gag was their attempt to make fun of the Hulu streaming network (Fulu)… in the year 3023. Not only that, but they also parody Black Mirror which itself parodies Netfix (Streamberry) in their latest season.

What is up with all of this meta stuff? Does anyone actually enjoy it? Is this really the quality of TV prior to AI taking over the writing?

I feel like an old man yelling at the clouds right now ☁️, but look at how they massacred my boy, Futurama!

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[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago (10 children)

I think it's a combination of lazy writing, trying to be 'in', and also trying to be smart.

If you want a breath of fresh tv air, let me recommend a brilliant show that has a dedicated cult following and was cancelled after 2 seasons because Netflix gets more subscribers by adding new shows and advertising them instead of pleasing their current audience. The OA. I loved it.

[–] aCosmicWave@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

I loved The OA! The second season was good too but just a bit on the meta side 😋

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