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What TV series has better characters than plot? What series has better plot than characters? (piefed.social)
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[–] Skavau@piefed.social 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Shows like Dark seem an obvious fit for plot > characters. I'd also add The Handmaids Tale here. It should've had a stronger plot but had many writing problems. But characters like Serena, Fred (in a horrible way), Lawrence, Lydia were interesting.

And in the reverse, sitcoms mostly are character-driven with just basic templates. Perhaps I should've specified what scripted drama shows have better characters than plot.