Too Smart to Laugh? Are We Too Media Literate for Sitcoms Now?
Jacquie J SarahPublished on: 17/05/2026
Have audiences become too media literate for sitcoms, or are writers just getting lazier? A sharp look at modern comedy, AI, revivals, and why familiar still works.
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