We all watch television after we get exhausted from our daily work. On a slow weekend, numerous people like to binge-watch shows, and when it comes to watching some comfort TV, some old sitcoms always work. These old shows are unique with ideas that were creative and fresh for their time. Many new shows have more scattered creative themes, and they get ideas from older shows which becomes borrowing and imperfect for the audience, and the viewers eventually turn to their old, original, and most enjoyable shows. Old people like the comfort in those shows and the new generation gets intrigued by its creativity, originality, and content of course. The Gen Z around the world who also like to binge-watch these shows see themselves in the characters and situations of these shows, even though these shows premiered before some of them were even born. There are many such old shows which are still being watched, and we have listed the best of them for you.
Five of the best old TV shows that people still love to watch:
1. The Simpson (1989)
The Simpson has entertained its audience for years and for many great reasons too. It represents a typical working-class father Homer Simpson and his dysfunctional family dealing with the ups-downs of life in the town of Springfield, in a somewhat comical way. Some of the most valuable aspects of this show are its convincing characterization, high-grade storytelling, engaging characters, fiercely inspired jokes from daily life, and some terrific gags. This animated comedy has been on multiple digital platforms for several decades, and it has won awards like Emmy and Peabody. This show has been part of several controversies as well, but regardless, it is one of the greatest TV shows of all time.
2. Friends (1994)
Recently, this show created a lot of buzz when the main cast of Friends reunited and remembered about their time filming it, and the connection developed over the years. To its audience, this show is comfortable, one in which life is considerably more happy-go-lucky than it is now. Friends take place in a world entirely separated from the terrors of the wicked outside world, which is a rareness for a TV show these days. The show is about six friends and how they navigate their way through life and grow up. And the lasting popularity of this show is not just down to a loyal fan base of nostalgic old people, but it additionally has a growth of new generation kids, who see themselves in its characters.
3. Supernatural (2005)
This show is the sort of show that a wide range of geeks and horror heads could all grip and enjoy for many reasons. It has a surprisingly prominent inception, and all the episodes are paced well, and the leads of this show are additionally great in their roles. In the show, brothers Dean and Sam follow in their father’s footsteps and set out to kill freaks, demons, and other powerful supernatural entities that exist on the Earth. These two brothers have been the backbone of Supernatural, and the two will move heaven and hell to protect each other from the jaws of death. The fans still watch this show because it makes things interesting with its mystical, magical, and godly aspects.
4. Prison Break (2005)
Prison Break is a narrative that spins around a man who was sentenced to death for an offense he did not commit and his brother’s detailed plan to support him escape his death sentence. Many people still love this show because of its incredible characters and storyline. The lead of the show Michael Scofield is a genius and that too, a charming one. People love to watch the stories of the strategies to escape. There is a perfect mixture of drama, action, humor, logic, tragedy, and love. And the picturization of each scene is also done in a way that adds entertainment to the thrilling story.
5. Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory showcases the lives of four socially awkward friends, which take some wild turns when they meet someone. This show is popular because its thoroughly pleasant and entertaining, but is also very energetic, edgy, and more ground-breaking than anyone gives it credit for. Its audience doesn’t find such material in many other multi-camera sitcoms. It is about scientists, but it's mostly directed at regular people who are not quite sure if protons are real or just something invented for Ghostbuster’s kind of thing. Yes, the Big Bang Theory comes as a surprise to learn that it emphasizes real science and then handles that science to make some funny backdrop jokes. And this unique combination of science and humor has kept its audience intrigued for many years.
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Reference:
- www.screenrant.com
- www.hypable.com
- www.imdb.com