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The Decline of the Comfort Show and the Evolution of Modern TV
In recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place in the landscape of television entertainment, fundamentally altering how viewers engage with their favorite shows. This transformation, driven primarily by the rise of streaming services and a focus on shorter seasons, has led to what many are now calling the death of the “comfort show”—that comforting, familiar series that viewers could tune into after a long day, without the pressure of keeping up with the latest cultural phenomena.