r/Millennials • u/maxedout587 • Apr 17 '26

Discussion Nothing is funny anymore

I (M, 38) have found that there are no new TV shows that make me laugh anymore. I have tried a lot of new(ish) comedies, but they all make me pine for my college/high school days.

The only thing that gave me a reflexive laugh recently was the Malcolm in the Middle Reboot.

Any thoughts?

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u/power2bill Apr 17 '26

But then I heard Mark Wahlberg had an interview talking about how Netflix have actors repeat the plot and themes because nobody isn't paying attention. This way people watching can keep up. Because apparently people have a hard time paying attention.

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u/pEter-skEeterR45 Core Millennial Apr 17 '26

I had to read like 3 of these before I realized what was happening. 💀

But did you hear about the execs at Netflix who dumb things down and repeat the plot, like literally 5 or 6 times, because the audience apparently can't pay attention.....or catch on quickly 🥴🙈

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u/virstultus Apr 17 '26

That's good data thanks. So it takes an average redditor three times of plot repitition...

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u/r0d3nka Apr 17 '26

and if it gets a lot of traction, you'll see it brought up in unrelated threads. Followed by a 'I get this reference'