The article highlights how contemporary TV shows, often with limited episodes, focus intensely on plot cohesion, which limits character development. A comparison is drawn to older TV formats, with 'Severance' Season 2 Episode 4 serving as a prime example of how shows used to explore characters through lighter, episodic moments. The field trip episode provides a refreshing contrast to the fast-paced, plot-heavy narratives prevalent today, illustrating the loss of character-driven storytelling in favor of tight narratives that don’t allow time for depth or personality.
The tight narrative cohesion of short-season TV sounds strong, but it restricts character development, erasing the old ways of TV that allowed personalities to shine.
Severance Season 2 Episode 4 showcases how the medium used to emphasize character depth through episodic adventures, rather than intricate plot mechanics.
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