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Alexis Bledel's Top TV Picks Revealed!
22 Sep
Summary
- Alexis Bledel selected her favorite 21st-century TV shows for The New York Times.
- She praised shows like 'Downton Abbey' for compelling writing and character dynamics.
- Bledel found the visceral drama and deep connections in 'My Brilliant Friend' captivating.
Actress Alexis Bledel has contributed to The New York Times's compilation of the best television series from the 21st century. Her selections offer insights into compelling storytelling and character development.
Bledel expressed admiration for shows that confine their narratives to a single house, a format she believes intensely challenges writers to create engaging content. She specifically mentioned 'Downton Abbey,' appreciating its depiction of charged relationships between different social strata within the estate and the house serving as a microcosm of preserved history.
Furthermore, Bledel found the drama in 'My Brilliant Friend' to be profoundly visceral, describing the series as one that grips viewers. She noted its powerful portrayal of deep, soulmate-like connections between friends that propel each other forward, even through painful experiences. The inherent vulnerability of characters in such series, she remarked, creates edge-of-your-seat tension as they navigate human complexities.
