Viewers increasingly notice the surge of profanity in television, particularly the frequent use of strong language like F-bombs in popular series. Fans of Taylor Sheridan’s dramas, such as Yellowstone and Landman, express frustration over dialogue that peppers nearly every sentence with expletives, viewing it as lazy and uncreative writing.
The Shift in TV Language Standards
Standards for language on television have evolved significantly over decades. Early examples include outrage over mild phrases like “You suck!” in comedies more than 30 years ago, which now barely register. Cable series and streaming platforms like Netflix operate under fewer restrictions compared to broadcast networks, allowing rawer dialogue. Recent hits like Succession, The Night Agent, and The Diplomat have drawn similar complaints.
This trend mirrors broader changes in everyday conversations and public discourse, where rhetoric has grown coarser. Writers use such language to authentically portray gritty worlds and complex characters. While it fits contexts like oil industry tales in Landman, the sheer volume often prompts viewers to seek alternative programming.
‘Best Medicine’ Filming Details
The series Best Medicine, set in Maine, films primarily in New York. Producers chose picturesque Hudson Valley towns roughly 90 minutes from Manhattan, including New Hamburg, Cornwall, Beacon, and Hudson, which double effectively as Maine locales. The Hudson River serves as a convenient stand-in for coastal scenes.
Main character Martin Best’s office appears on a soundstage, while other shoots utilize authentic spots like real homes and an old barn in Cornwall. Maine’s remoteness and lack of television production infrastructure make it impractical for filming, according to the show’s showrunner.
