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Nope, this is a very common thought these days. Many of my friends are watching media from the 90's to early 2010s, and I've been doing the same.

I can only guess why:

- More focus on content instead of message

- Less political restriction on content compared to today

And this includes friends across the political spectrum.

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I would say I really miss filler episodes that were the norm for genuine TV shows, every damn series is a fucking miniseries these days with zero fat and it just doesn't let the writers do any kind of proper worldbuilding anymore because there's no time for it.

Great point. Declining attention spans (or the perception of it / catering to these audiences) has borked the pacing.

Watch an action movie from the 90s: they're _slow_ by today's standards, but if we stick to it with no distractions, it greatly adds to the viewing experience.

This is great for building worlds and charismatic characters.

It might be a common thought, but it's a goofy thought. There is plenty of content that is modern and has a focus on content, and 'less political restriction' isn't an issue unless you have shitty views.

I remember a lot of adults in the mid 90's primarily watching reruns from 70's and 80's. The main factor is nostalgia, not some inherent flaw in modern shows.

Exactly.

Or...perhaps they better relate to the messages of those periods?

I don't enjoy today's politics, either. But art and entertainment was never really politics-free.

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