I have to say that I do not understand why the point of view about mid TV was so infuriating. I do not think he ever directly attacks fans of "The Diplomat", "Poker Face", or "Hijack". Though I do think it is strange to point out the actors of those shows when the shift toward mid might better be exemplified by the sorts of projects previous "prestige" creators are now working on. They are the ones who are no longer able to sell pitches for shows like "The Wire". Looking at what is produced now, I think it is reasonable to suggest that we have shifted into a Golden Age of mid TV. If someone grew up in TV criticism in the age of "The Sopranos", then of course it is frustrating to see TV return to looking like it did in the decades prior.
Personally, I do not think that every show needs to be "Atlanta", but I would like to live in a TV ecosystem that is a bit more hospitable to more daring ideas. Arguably the two most artistically impressive shows this year are Shōgun and Ripley, two shows from pre-existing IP with pre-existing film/TV adaptations. I am quite happy they exist. I hope we get more like them, and more mid TV, but also some more attempts at totally original ideas.
I have to say that I do not understand why the point of view about mid TV was so infuriating. I do not think he ever directly attacks fans of "The Diplomat", "Poker Face", or "Hijack". Though I do think it is strange to point out the actors of those shows when the shift toward mid might better be exemplified by the sorts of projects previous "prestige" creators are now working on. They are the ones who are no longer able to sell pitches for shows like "The Wire". Looking at what is produced now, I think it is reasonable to suggest that we have shifted into a Golden Age of mid TV. If someone grew up in TV criticism in the age of "The Sopranos", then of course it is frustrating to see TV return to looking like it did in the decades prior.
Personally, I do not think that every show needs to be "Atlanta", but I would like to live in a TV ecosystem that is a bit more hospitable to more daring ideas. Arguably the two most artistically impressive shows this year are Shōgun and Ripley, two shows from pre-existing IP with pre-existing film/TV adaptations. I am quite happy they exist. I hope we get more like them, and more mid TV, but also some more attempts at totally original ideas.