Jennifer Coolidge in White Lotus, Brian Cox in Succession, and Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies
For decades, television reflected what the U.S. was as a country, with most viewers firmly rooted in the middle class. Shows ranging from I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver to The Brady Bunch and The Andy Griffith Show all featured families living comfortably, but never to excess. The trend of going away from showcasing everyday Americans started to shift slightly in the 1970s when audiences became obsessed with wealthy lifestyles with shows like Dallas and Falcon Crest.
The Wealthy Are Taking Over Our TV Screens Some of the most successful shows over the last couple of years have told the stories of fictional, wealthy people. Two of the most Emmy-winning dramas, Succession and The White Lotus, have featured rich, white people behaving badly. The former was inspired by several real-life media families, such as the Murdochs, which makes their misbehavior and immoral actions even more disturbing.
There are also shows, like Industry, that feature specific businesses. This gives audiences an inside look at how entire corporations operate . Their employees abuse drugs and people, and cross most ethical lines, all in the name of success and greed. And then there are series that focus more on the subtle wealth that some Americans possess. It's not a private villa in Italy, but it's a home with an ocean view in California.
Shows Like 'Succession' and 'The White Lotus' Provide Constant Drama Close So, if these characters are all corrupt and constantly getting involved in schemes and crimes, why are we so endlessly fascinated by them? The biggest reason we all keep tuning in to watch these morally gray characters is because they're super compelling. When people behave badly, all kinds of thrilling situations unfold.
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