What makes for good entertainment, of course, is subjective. I like to drop in front to the tube to de-stress like anyone else. In recent years, however, the programming (good word for it) seems to have turned into an unrelenting woke commercial, determined to tell me how weak, unfair, incompetent, pathetic, greedy and downright evil are anything or anyone who identifies with capitalism, heterosexuality, marriage, Christianity, Western civilization (with emphasis on America) and individuality. Anyone of lighter complexion is usually the bad guy in these masterpieces.
Oh, and for the record: I love well-drawn, smart and capable characters whatever their gender or ethnicity. Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones) and Ripley (Alien) rock. Gimmee Denzel in Hunt for Red October or Red in Shawshank Redemption anytime. Just no Mary Sue Star Wars stuff please!
And I'm not calling for a boycott. It's still a free country, and I'm not into censorship. Such programs simply do not constitute entertainment for me. Since my family loves to find a good series and binge from time to time, I wouldn't mind advance word on series or movies that are not drenched in Social Justice themes. What have you recently discovered that you really like? BTW, I love good horror flicks, (non revisionist) historical dramas, thrillers and comedies.
I'll start us off with a gentle, but really well made British series called "The Detectorists." It explores the friendships and dreams of a couple of truly ordinary guys who just happen to have a passion for metal detecting. Two thumbs way up! It's on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Crackle among others.
