I've never seen Monk. I don't watch a lot of television, either in the past or present, though I've heard of Monk's OCD, of course.
But that episode about psychiatric meds sounds troubling. There's still a great deal of stigma regarding taking meds for disorders that "are all in your head" (as some people tactlessly--and inaccurately--phrase it). I'm glad that we've progressed somewhat at least, thanks to sensitivity/authenticity readers and more transparency from those who have these particular issues.
I'm not thrilled with the current neuro-divergent detective trope, though. Unless the book is written by someone who is neuro-divergent, then I always have this lingering suspicion that the author is just trying to write to a trend. Maybe that's unfair, though?
You're right it's possible to waste precious life hours watching shows, and the medium is addictive. But it's a guilty pleasure for me, and there are some great shows/movies if you can find them.
I agree the neurodivergent trope has been overdone of late. Earlier we had the alcoholic detective until people got tired of it. The search for originality goes on. I suppose neurodivergence is a way of twisting the idea of a character wound. But I'm totally with you on having an allergic reaction to people writing to trends.
What do you think about Astrid: Murders in Paris (or whatever it's called when they show it where you live)? Personally I think it's very good and sympathetically done but I don't know...
There's currently 4 seasons made though season 4 is not available where I live yet. It is one of my favourite crime shows. Great acting, good, interesting plots.
And thinking of quirky odd ball detectives, Hjerson is good if you haven't seen it.
As a neuro-divergent writer with an invisible disability, I always try to be mindful of this stuff. Sometimes the best you can do is just to do no harm, and I think, given, especially that things have changed a little bit since the show first came out, they do a good job. The show shows some of the challenges a person with specific challenges and portrays it with some compassion. Nobody ever gets portrayed exactly how they would like and I think the show does a decent job of exposing people who have never given neurodiversity any thought to the concepts. As far as the background tropes of men in police and go, you could only reinvent so much stuff before you lose mass appeal and I think this network television show did OK. Modern, more aware writers might hit it differently today, but I think you can watch the show without any real guilt.
I've never seen Monk. I don't watch a lot of television, either in the past or present, though I've heard of Monk's OCD, of course.
But that episode about psychiatric meds sounds troubling. There's still a great deal of stigma regarding taking meds for disorders that "are all in your head" (as some people tactlessly--and inaccurately--phrase it). I'm glad that we've progressed somewhat at least, thanks to sensitivity/authenticity readers and more transparency from those who have these particular issues.
I'm not thrilled with the current neuro-divergent detective trope, though. Unless the book is written by someone who is neuro-divergent, then I always have this lingering suspicion that the author is just trying to write to a trend. Maybe that's unfair, though?
You're right it's possible to waste precious life hours watching shows, and the medium is addictive. But it's a guilty pleasure for me, and there are some great shows/movies if you can find them.
I agree the neurodivergent trope has been overdone of late. Earlier we had the alcoholic detective until people got tired of it. The search for originality goes on. I suppose neurodivergence is a way of twisting the idea of a character wound. But I'm totally with you on having an allergic reaction to people writing to trends.
What do you think about Astrid: Murders in Paris (or whatever it's called when they show it where you live)? Personally I think it's very good and sympathetically done but I don't know...
I haven't seen that one. I'll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm always on the lookout for interesting crime shows.
There's currently 4 seasons made though season 4 is not available where I live yet. It is one of my favourite crime shows. Great acting, good, interesting plots.
And thinking of quirky odd ball detectives, Hjerson is good if you haven't seen it.
As a neuro-divergent writer with an invisible disability, I always try to be mindful of this stuff. Sometimes the best you can do is just to do no harm, and I think, given, especially that things have changed a little bit since the show first came out, they do a good job. The show shows some of the challenges a person with specific challenges and portrays it with some compassion. Nobody ever gets portrayed exactly how they would like and I think the show does a decent job of exposing people who have never given neurodiversity any thought to the concepts. As far as the background tropes of men in police and go, you could only reinvent so much stuff before you lose mass appeal and I think this network television show did OK. Modern, more aware writers might hit it differently today, but I think you can watch the show without any real guilt.
I appreciate your perspective! I enjoyed watching Monk but then wondered how people today would react. It's good to know that you find it acceptable.