FakkoPrime

FakkoPrime t1_iye85j7 wrote

Reply to comment by shampoobottle111 in The Decline of British Blue Collar Stories On Screen: 25 years since NIL BY MOUTH first hit screens, Gary Oldman’s film has become a relic of a time when working-class stories were major cinematic events. What happened? by Bullingdon1973

True, but economics usually isn’t the core of the struggle for even working class shows.

It’s more prevalent in some (eg. Roseanne, Frayed), but it’s more dissatisfaction with their job, their personal relationships and their accomplishments.

Breaking Bad starts off as a financial stop gap which leads into an exposé into the underlying resentment Walter White felt at failed relationships and lack of recognition. It was about respect not the money. That’s the same for The Crown or Succession or House of the Dragon.

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FakkoPrime t1_iydnf25 wrote

Reply to comment by trevaughntaiga in The Decline of British Blue Collar Stories On Screen: 25 years since NIL BY MOUTH first hit screens, Gary Oldman’s film has become a relic of a time when working-class stories were major cinematic events. What happened? by Bullingdon1973

Yes, people love drama and comedy and both of those are largely borne on the back of struggle.

Those same threats you cite for elites is the same for working class and middle class.

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FakkoPrime t1_iyd92k3 wrote

Reply to comment by Ikea_desklamp in The Decline of British Blue Collar Stories On Screen: 25 years since NIL BY MOUTH first hit screens, Gary Oldman’s film has become a relic of a time when working-class stories were major cinematic events. What happened? by Bullingdon1973

Most of the shows involving “elite” people are primarily focused on their dysfunction (ie. In-fighting, addictions, moral failings, etc).

Like much of reality tv it’s about schadenfreude not envy.

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