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A significant portion of streaming platforms' most popular shows are older titles—"evergreen" classics that have stood the test of time, such as Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Gilmore Girls. These shows, mostly originating from the early 2000s, provide comfort through familiarity, but they rarely represent the current wave of "diverse" content.
From 2011 onwards, many of these nostalgic titles have been replaced or overshadowed by newer offerings, often with less cultural impact. The decline of these timeless series raises questions about Hollywood's willingness—or ability—to create new classics that evoke similar nostalgia. The reality is that producers might prefer to lean on nostalgia rather than risk creating content that doesn't appeal to broad audiences.