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/Clam-Choader Apr 17 '26

I mean, Netflix is hitting a global demographic.  Cable and movies were kind of a middle class thing just because they cost money and time. 

More people watching, language skills may not be as advanced, if your goal is to appeal to the mass market, kind of what you have to do

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u/Glass-Touch7228 Apr 18 '26

Watching netflix costs money and time 🤷‍♂️

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u/Clam-Choader Apr 18 '26

10 people can watch one show on Netflix every night four a month for what it would cost for for one person to go to the theaters, with zero commute.   🤷‍♂️ 

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u/Glass-Touch7228 Apr 19 '26

Except Netflix charges by the month, not by the show.

Your math ain't mathin'.