TV industry veteran whose taste ranges from high-concept premium series to campy reality competitions. The more fun and unexpected, the better.
The year 2000 signaled a new era in human history. While some prognosticators expected flying cars or a catastrophic technological reset, the cultural advancement most readily delivered by the first decade of the new millennium was good TV. Really good TV. This transitional period in scripted programming saw the beginning of network TV's decline, while cable and premium networks like HBO, Showtime, and AMC planted their flags.
Premiering only months after September 11, 2001, 24 was the right show at the right time for many Americans. With the US positioned as the hero, the exploration of the ethical dilemmas of counter-terrorism and subsequent victories over nefarious actors offered a kind of catharsis that was not available in reality.
While the concept of"water cooler shows" started to decline in the 2000s due to DVR, Lost established itself as a series for which appointment viewing remained essential. The audience treated theorizing the next reveal like it was a sport, but the story stayed one step ahead until the very end. Though the finale remains controversial, the series overall was a lightning rod of a spectacle that isn't likely to be seen on network TV again.
Six Feet Under remains one of the most well-regarded series in television history thanks to its deeply complex characters and the specific tone crafted by creator Alan Ball. The rise of premium cable allowed writers to flex their creative muscles, and the macabre humor of the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home pushed the boundaries for what could be considered acceptable for a television series.
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