What’s Your Opinion on TV Shows That Break the Fourth Wall?

[killamch89]

I’ve noticed more TV shows lately that break the fourth wall, like Fleabag and The Office. Some people love it for the humor and engagement, while others feel it takes them out of the experience. What’s your take? Do you enjoy it when characters talk directly to the audience, or do you think it disrupts the immersion? Any shows you think do it really well (or really badly)?

[The Blackangel]

Family Guy and American Dad break the fourth wall a lot, and it’s always hilarious. My favorite from Family Guy is when Peter lays down on top of Connie after she gets knocked out at a party, then after a few seconds looks up at the camera and says “What are you looking at, it’s a cartoon.”

‘My favorite in American Dad is really gross, so I’m not going into detail. 

[killamch89]

On 12/30/2024 at 8:41 PM, The Blackangel said:

Family Guy and American Dad break the fourth wall a lot, and it’s always hilarious. My favorite from Family Guy is when Peter lays down on top of Connie after she gets knocked out at a party, then after a few seconds looks up at the camera and says “What are you looking at, it’s a cartoon.”

‘My favorite in American Dad is really gross, so I’m not going into detail. 

For me, it depends on the context. If it's just for humor, like in The Office, I think it's fun and adds a quirky charm to the characters. But when it’s overdone or doesn’t fit the tone, it can really take me out of the experience. I think Fleabag does it brilliantly because it’s essential to the character’s voice and the emotional depth of the show.