Hmm, the differences between literary and dramatic storytelling might explain why I loved The Wire and The Sopranos so much, but had trouble enjoying Breaking Bad. This also suggests that I might not enjoy The Shield. However, this is like the 3rd recommendation I've seen so it is time to go and check it out.
Wow. Thanks, Rob, for a brilliant analysis of the role of plot and character in stories. I've watched all of the shows your mentioned except for "The Shield"--now I'll have to binge that! Do you think that you might try your own hand at storywriting/scriptwriting? I have a feeling that you'd pull it off with aplomb.
If you're looking for another show I'd strongly suggest The Bureau on Sundance. Not huge over here since it's a French spy show but did get a shout out in The Spectator a few years ago which is how I found it. It's so good I even rewatched it.
Hmm, the differences between literary and dramatic storytelling might explain why I loved The Wire and The Sopranos so much, but had trouble enjoying Breaking Bad. This also suggests that I might not enjoy The Shield. However, this is like the 3rd recommendation I've seen so it is time to go and check it out.
Wow. Thanks, Rob, for a brilliant analysis of the role of plot and character in stories. I've watched all of the shows your mentioned except for "The Shield"--now I'll have to binge that! Do you think that you might try your own hand at storywriting/scriptwriting? I have a feeling that you'd pull it off with aplomb.
Interesting, I will have to check it out.
If you're looking for another show I'd strongly suggest The Bureau on Sundance. Not huge over here since it's a French spy show but did get a shout out in The Spectator a few years ago which is how I found it. It's so good I even rewatched it.