Spiritually speaking why are British TV shows so boring?

Question

am not an American! No sir! As a matter of fact I'm an Indian student of film and journalism. (for the last time NOT native American you morons). As much as I hate American political policies and the whole arrogance routine (which was unique to the British a century ago) I cannot help but acknowledge the fact that, well..... American TV shows are FANTASTIC!

From 'Twilight Zone' to 'I Love Lucy' to 'Friends' to How I Met Your Mother, Dexter Two and a Half Men, Kyle XY, House (BTW I know Hugh Laurie is British and an amazing actor) Supernatural and yes EVEN Glee! I have seen more American TV than expected out of someone indigenous to Asia.

American TV has this quality of remaining timeless. By contrast I've seen British shows like Coupling, Monty Python, Fry and Laurie, Rumpole, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Dr. Who, Eastenders and so many new ones. But it gets difficult to digest them. The British claim that they are more "intelligent" than Americans' and have a different sense of humour etc. so why do people from previous Commonwelath nations find American TV far more interesting than the British TV shows?

Britain has left a far deeper cultural influence on Asian countries? So why is it that a non-American finds British TV shows boring. Is it because the British television ACTUALLY is boring and the British don't want to get over that fact? I don't even speak or understand Korean but I like Korean TV shows more than British TV. And I am not the only one here! lmost everyone of my friends and acquaintances is big on American TV shows! But when it comes to British shows people couldn't care less! I belong to a rare breed of people who actually watches British TV shows! We do understand the British sense of humour. So what is it then?

Answer 1

That's because you're cherry picking. I could just as easily compare 'Luther' and 'Being Human' to 'Secret Life of the American Teenager' and 'Terra Nova' and ask why is British tv so much better than American.

Answer 2

I watch far more BBC television than I do American made. There are only so many garbage reality shows one can take before feeling the need to climb a tower with a high powered rifle and start picking off TV producers.

Answer 3

I personally find British comedy the funniest, but that's probably because I'm British and I've grown up with that. I think the best crime dramas are Danish, the best animations are Japanese and the best game shows are American. I also think some of the British costume dramas are amazing, but again maybe because I come from that culture.

Answer 4

You are imputing your own personal opinions as general fact. I have an american brother in law who just loves Benny Hill and the British humour kind of thing.

Answer 5

I find some American shows good and some crap, the same with the Bristish.



If you don't like any British shows, I'm guessing its because they are British and that has more to do with you than the shows.

Answer 6

Hey you shut up about my television shows





Shut up.



We have Mock the Week, QI, Porridge, Have I Got News For You



I don't claim to be smarter than anybody and it really is just an acquired taste.You being a student of film makes no difference to me.



And Friends is like 80% laughing tracks.

Answer 7

It helps having subtitles to translate the language into American.

Answer 8

British shows aren't boring. I wish BBC America would expand it's programming.

Answer 9

I watch Coronation Street, that's it.

Answer 10

i am unqualified to answer this you are the expert in "film studies"

Answer 11

Your lame