Sit-Coms And The Comfort Zone

Everyone in my life has a "comfort series," whether an American sitcom such as Friends or How I Met Your Mother or a Turkish series like Yalan Dünya.

The comfort series logic is quite interesting. How could a 20-minute video full of people I have never met before could bring me joy and comfort? I would say that it does not affect one in the first episode. It is more like a process. The process of having a comfort series starts with getting used to the characters and places. Watching particular places, such as a living room or a cafe, for seasons makes viewers get comfortable with the series to the point where they feel at home, leading to a loyal fan base.

Some sitcoms, such as Friends, take this opportunity to make money with their fame, which is a two-sided beneficial equation. The show makes viewers buy stuff, and people recognize the show by seeing the stuff it sells.

Other than the financial side of the comfort series, they also happen to have a psychological side. Since the show gives the viewers a comfort zone, they make an attachment to the show and the characters, which makes them watch the show over and over again. This is also an element to help the show to gain more popularity.

Overall, sit-coms give a comfortable place for the viewers, which has several sides, such as financial and psychological. The process starts with getting used to one element of the show and ends with feeling safe while watching the show. And this is how a 20-minute video full of people you have never met before could bring joy and comfort.