TV’s Failing Cure For Middle-Aged Malaise
Crime-solving housewives have become less compelling.
TL;DR
- The 'messy-mom thriller' genre, featuring middle-aged women in crime plots, is declining in popularity.
- Factors contributing to this decline include a crowded TV landscape and increased exposure to real-life scandals.
- Shows like Apple TV+'s *Imperfect Women* are not achieving the same success as past hits like *Desperate Housewives* or *Big Little Lies*.
- *How to Get to Heaven From Belfast* offers a fresh take by prioritizing the development of female friendships over the crime narrative.
- This new approach resonates with viewers by providing a more relatable and comforting experience compared to formulaic thrillers.