In 1991, a TV show named Twin Peaks was released; this extremely influential show, directed by Oscar nominated director David Lynch, discussed themes of murder, sex, lies and more. At the time, the series pushed many boundaries for TV. The use of a huge ensemble cast was something much rarer for TV at the time, and future TV shows from the 90's reflect this (like Friends, and X-Files, each containing a smaller cast). Twin peaks was a prime example for amazing story telling, one that could be done like a movie. This influence can be seen in many shows, even shows like Pretty Little Liars, which takes influence from the Twin Peak's storyline of characters.
It is hard to mention TV shows in the 90's without "Friends." This highly influential show is still watched today. One of the creators of the show, Marta Kauffman, is said to have a net worth of $200 million from her success as a writer on the show according to "The Richest". Friends influence can be seen through social media as well as the TV landscape in many forms. One direct correlation can be drawn from How I met your mouther to friends, as they dynamic of the show is extremely similar. Although shows like "Seinfeld" also share similar premises to friends, it didn't share the same overall positive tone that friends is known for.
If you go back and watch any TV shows from the 90's and especially the ones mentioned here, you will surely see similarities in TV shows today. This can be traced back to the major hits, and the influential some that shaped the new TV landscape.
This is a very creative and well-written article! When discussing influential TV shows, it is important to talk about why they were so popular among everyday people. It is also important to mention the tone and the targeted audience of the show. For example, Friends was popular because it was so relatable and creative. Overall, very informative post!
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