The article reflects on the author's attempt to select a suitable TV show for their mother visiting from Florida, considering her taste for normcore Americana. Initially perceiving 'Reacher' as wallpaper TV—characterized by its approachability and low concentration requirement—the author discovers deeper themes, including a critique of Hollywood's return to whiteness and conservative values. The seemingly light-hearted series exposes an underlying complexity that engages the viewer beyond mere entertainment, pushing against the expectations of what such shows offer.
The series 'Reacher' initially seems like wallpaper TV with its simplicity and low demand on the audience, but reveals more complex themes about race and conservatism.
What I thought would be an easily digestible series became a commentary on Hollywood's regression to whiteness, offering more than just surface-level entertainment.
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