'What did I just watch?' The TV shows that utterly baffle us – but we can't switch off

The article discusses various television shows and their appeal to audiences. Here are some of the key points:

1. **The Morning Show**: The show's sharp post-#MeToo drama has devolved into a "rot" of the glossiest and most fabulous kind, with its focus on sexier content and luxury bath oils.
2. **Nathan for You**: Nathan Fielder's absurdist business advice was praised as cringe comedy meets late-capitalism critique, but his follow-up show, The Rehearsal, has been met with confusion and criticism for its use of trained actors to play real people without their knowledge.
3. **Scandi noirs**: Shows like The Killing, Borgen, and The Bridge were part of a "mini golden age" of small-screen dramas that offered an exotic and moody viewing experience, with subtitles, distinctive dialogue, and a singular tone and texture.
4. **The Rehearsal**: Nathan Fielder's show has been criticized for its use of actors to play real people without their knowledge, leading to concerns about consent and the ethics of the show.

Some common themes throughout the article include:

* The appeal of television shows that offer a unique viewing experience, such as Scandi noirs.
* The tension between the desire for authenticity and the need for entertainment value in television shows.
* The criticism of television shows that prioritize glamour and sexiness over substance and nuance.
* The debate about the ethics of television shows that use actors to play real people without their knowledge.
 
im still loving those Scandi noirs, they were like a breath of fresh air on tv 🌊😍 but i think the rehearsal is getting a bad rep, nathan fielder's a genius, he's just pushing boundaries and making us question our own perceptions of reality 💡 what's wrong with a little bit of cringe comedy if it makes you think? 😂
 
You know, when I think about these TV shows, it's like, do we want to see ourselves or just a version of us? 🤔 I mean, if The Rehearsal is so confusing because the actors are playing "real" people, what does that say about our desire for authenticity in media? Is it better to have something real but uncomfortable, or easy and glitzy? And what's the value of entertainment vs. truth anyway? 📺 I think we need to remember that TV shows aren't just escapism, they can also be mirrors reflecting back at us our own values and morals... and sometimes that reflection is uncomfortable 😬
 
I'm so over all these shows trying to be too fancy and think they're above the rest just because they have some 'trendy' topics 🤷‍♀️📺. I mean, sure, The Killing was super intense and Borgen was all about politics, but at the end of the day, it's still just a TV show 😂. And don't even get me started on The Morning Show - I'm so done with all the drama and catty conflicts 🙄. It's like they're trying to out-entertain each other instead of actually having some real substance 💁‍♀️.

And what's up with Nathan Fielder, anyway? He's like a modern-day Monty Python dude 🤪. I get that he's trying to critique capitalism and all that jazz, but The Rehearsal just feels so... awkward 🤔. Like, how would you even react if someone showed up at your doorstep pretending to be a stranger from the internet? 🙈

Anyway, I think what really gets me is when people say 'mini golden age' of Scandi noirs like it's some kind of special club membership 🎉. Newsflash: TV shows are just TV shows! It's not like they're curing cancer or something 💊.
 
I'm loving how some TV shows still manage to spark conversations 10+ years later! 🤯 The Morning Show's downfall is a shame, I think it started out as a bold and timely drama but got lost in its own luxury and glamour. Meanwhile, Nathan Fielder's latest show The Rehearsal just highlights the blurred lines between reality TV and docu-series... can't we just have some real people being themselves on screen for once? 🙄 But at the same time, I'm still re-watching Scandi noirs because they're just so atmospheric and gripping. It's like binge-watching a Nordic winter - you just want to snuggle up with a cuppa and let the moody vibes wash over you ☕
 
omg is it really that shallow now? "rot" of the glossiest kind... luxury bath oils?? what happened to meaningful content?! 😒 i mean scandi noirs were so underrated and now they're just a thing of the past... and nathan fielder's show is literally playing with people's feelings... like, what's next? 😂 some ppl wanna watch actors reenact real lives without consent... that's just wrong.
 
I'm really curious about this trend of TV shows being all about luxury and drama 🤯📺. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's fun to watch and all, but isn't that just a bit shallow? And what's up with the Rehearsal show? It sounds like some kinda manipulation 🤔. On the other hand, shows like The Killing were so dark and gritty, you could really feel the tension and the stakes 😬.

I think part of the problem is that we're all just so used to reality TV and social media now, where everything's a performance anyway 📺💁‍♀️. It's hard for me to separate what's real from what's not when I'm watching a show like The Rehearsal. And don't even get me started on the ethics of it all... 😕

It feels like we're living in this weird time where people are more interested in entertainment value than actual substance and thought-provoking content 🤷‍♂️. What's your take on it? Do you think there's still room for TV shows that tackle real issues or do you think we're just watching too much trash TV? 📺💭
 
🤔 I'm telling ya, something's off with this whole TV show thing... like, have you noticed how they all seem to be trying to make us feel guilty for watching them? "Oh, you're watching Scandi noirs and enjoying the moody atmosphere?" No, I'm just watching it 'cause it's good, not 'cause I want to indulge in some pseudo-intellectual nonsense 😒. And don't even get me started on The Rehearsal... using trained actors without their knowledge? That's just creepy 🚫. I think they're trying to distract us from the real issues with TV shows: how they're making us conform to certain ideals of "taste" and "style". It's all about keeping us in line, you know? 🙄
 
omg i dont get why ppl r so obsessed w/ nathan for you lol its like cringeworthy 2 watch, but at the same time u can tell hes tryna say somethin bout capitalism & stuff 🤷‍♂️

i mean scandi noirs r def good 4 a change of pace tho, esp since they dont feel like american tv shows w/ all the cheesyness. subtitles n all dat adds 2 the mystique lol

btw i think the rehearsal is straight up wrong 2 play ppl w/o ther consent tho that cant b right... u gotta respect ppl's boundaries 🤷‍♀️
 
I'm still confused on why Scandi noirs are so iconic... is it just because they're a way for us to escape into these dark, gritty worlds? 🤔 I think what really draws people in is the atmosphere and the sense of unease that comes with watching characters navigate complex moral situations. It's like, you can't look away from the trainwreck, even though you know it's not good for you 😳. And let's be real, those subtitles are part of the charm - there's something about hearing a language that's not your own that adds to the immersion.
 
I'm so over these shows that are all about luxury and sex 🤑👀 I mean, don't get me wrong, I love a good drama as much as the next person, but can we talk about how some of these shows have lost touch with what makes TV worth watching? Like, The Morning Show used to be so good at tackling real issues, but now it just feels like they're trying too hard to be relevant 🤷‍♀️. And don't even get me started on Nathan Fielder's latest show... I mean, I get that some of his stuff is meant to be uncomfortable, but can't he just find a way to do that without using real people as props? 😳 It feels so fake and manipulative.
 
Love how Scandi noirs were like a mini golden age of TV dramas 📺😍. I mean, who doesn't love a good dark mystery or political thriller set in Nordic countries? The Killing and Borgen are still some of my faves 💔👑. But, gotta say, Nathan Fielder's shows can be super cringeworthy 😳 especially with The Rehearsal... don't think that's a great look for TV 🤦‍♂️. And can we talk about how tired I am of all the luxury bath oils and sex scenes on The Morning Show? Can't they just stick to more substantial drama? 🚿💁‍♀️
 
OMG u guys i just watched The Rehearsal with my friends n I'm like totally confused rn 🤯 like what's up w/ this show?! they have these actors who play real ppl w/o their consent? 😂👀 that's just weird n disturbing. i get that Nathan Fielder is trying to say somethin' but can't he find a better way to do it?! i mean Scandi noirs r one thing but at least those shows are just straight up drama n not this kinda icky 🤢 i guess what i'm tryin to say is can we pls focus on shows that offer more substance n less cringeworthy content? 💁‍♀️📺
 
I'm so tired of all these reality TV shows where people are just pretending to be themselves 🙄. It's like, what's the point of watching a show if everyone is just playing a role? And with The Rehearsal, I get it, they're trying to critique societal norms and all, but using actors without their knowledge? That's just creepy 😳. Can't we have shows that are entertaining but also authentic? You know, like those Scandi noirs that just dive into the dark side of human nature? 📺 Those shows at least give you a sense of reality.
 
idk how many times i've watched The Killing now 🤯 but i think what's really interesting is how Scandi noirs were able to tap into our collective fascination with dark, moody stuff. like, we're all secretly obsessed with Nordic crime dramas 💡 and it's not just because they're well-made (although that doesn't hurt). it's something deeper than that. maybe it's the whole 'exotic' thing? or maybe it's just a desire to escape our own mundane lives for a bit. anyway, i think shows like The Killing and Borgen are still worth watching even if they're not as groundbreaking now as they were back in the day 📺
 
Ugh, I'm so tired of these TV show analyses 🤯. Can't they just focus on something other than whether or not a show is "authentic" or not? Like, yeah, I get it, The Rehearsal is weird and some people don't like it, but does it have to be the focal point of an entire article? And another thing, what's with all these shows being lumped together as if they're one big group. Scandi noirs are cool and all, but they can't be reduced to just a "mini golden age" of drama 🤷‍♂️. It feels like everyone's just trying to fit in and sound smart, rather than actually having a thoughtful opinion about the shows themselves 💔.
 
omg u guys, i'm so down with the idea of scandi noirs tho! they were like, totally atmospheric and moody 🌑💔 i mean, who doesn't love a good murder mystery with subtitles? 🤷‍♀️ but at the same time, i can see how the recent shows are kinda devolving into just being super superficial and focused on luxury bath oils lol. and nathan fielder's show is like, um, what even is that?! 😂 it's like he's trying to critique capitalism or something, but then he goes and does this weird rehearsal thing that's just...no 🙅‍♂️ anyway, i do think the appeal of these shows lies in their unique viewing experience, and i'm all about that! 👍
 
📺 just watched an episode of The Morning Show and I'm like, totally not buying the "glossiest" part... they're still tackling some heavy issues 🤔 and I love how it's giving me life with all the juicy drama 💁‍♀️ and luxury vibes 💅. And can we talk about Scandi noirs for a sec? 😍 those shows are like my happy place - dark, moody, and all the good feels 🎥. Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal is just weirding me out though... I get what he's trying to do, but like, shouldn't we be having real conversations about real people instead of reenacting their lives without permission? 🤷‍♀️ stats: 82% of Netflix users prefer shows that offer a unique viewing experience, while only 27% say they prioritize authenticity over entertainment value 👀.
 
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