PrimeWire

you hit the nail on the head Piglet. The problem isn’t the writing it’s the B/N/Hollywood systems. They set it up so there’s a hierarchy, ego and stigma to having a diverse career. It’s all commercial, less artistic. Until TV changed a bit 15 years ago, it was looked down upon to do TV & Movies or Theater. In the UK you see what entertainment looks when it’s sponsored right. Imagine if PBS was sponsored and supported the way they claimed it would be - for the sake of the arts, and public enjoyment. That’s UK TV. It’s foundation is more about the arts and being an artist is your public facing job just like being an anchor person or meteorologist. You’re providing a service to the community. A no-name will get the lead because they are the best for the part, and a famous well known actor will guest star on three shows while also starring on their own. show in the same season. less ego and stigma about doing little roles. It’s work for them. Here its frowned upon to be in more than one lane. So when an actor shows up on a show you know they are going to be someone important even if they are in what appears to be a tiny role. It ruins the outcome of the whodunit. Idris Elba is a great example. He’s got 50 different artistic paths and will be Luthor one minute and Big Dris the DJ at a party the next week.