Is Indian Television really down in dumps?

Right now, the answer is definitely yes, with all the never ending saas-bahu sagas and the new supernatural entrants like Naagin, Bramharakshas etc.
But was it like this always?
There are many underrated shows, like the YRF shows with limited episodes which came way back in 2010, Powder, Mahi way, Rishta etc. then there are comedy shows like Sarabhai, Khichdi, Family no. 01... Youth shows like Hip Hip Hurray, Just Mohabbat, Remix etc. Indian television has explored a little I feel.. and now the web content has so much variety to offer.. I think the majority is on internet today with very limited viewing restricted to television.
I agree there can be no comparison to American TV shows but I have heard people praise Korean Pakistani, Turkish dramas so much.. I have not seen much of them expect the few popular ones, but they always deal with the same family and relationship issues.. Extra marital affairs, Office romance etc. Only thing unique is they wind up in 20-25 episodes, otherwise the themes are the same.. So why are those shows considered high in standard and rarely criticized. Has Indian television never offered anything new or fresh concept wise?

People still watch TV?

If people choose to watch these shows, then there is no point to blame anyone. Look at the TRP of Naagin 3, it got 4+ TRP and it shows how much people are interested to watch it.

Originally posted by: Angel-likeDevil

People still watch TV?

😆

It's been years since I've surfed cable beyond music/travel/science/news channels :p

My mom watches Pakistani drama, she has got tired of those too. She no more finds anything interesting enough.. We started watching an old TV serial again though.

I've also lost interest in American TV long ago..

Anime, my friend, is the future😛

I'm sorry I'm just in a talkative mood... ignore my post.

Even I don't watch TV anymore 😆 Was just curious.. Just watched a few YRF shows on net and they were really good, so I wondered if there is anymore content like this.

About Pakistani dramas, I watched 3-4 popular ones, they were good.. but even though they wound up in 20-25 epis, I found them a bit slow, and most of them dealt about same family issues, so was wondering why it is so highly praised

Have never watched anime as such.. Anything u can suggest with good simple story for a beginner? 😛

I enjoyed Naagin 3's first episode. It was hilarious funny & entertaining. Try watching it. 😆

I watched a couple of pak shows... Beyond the very famous ones like zgh most of them are just like the condensed version of indian shows...

It's 2018 and you are still recounting shows from 2010.

In 90s, when TV was still a luxury, there were some really potent and sensible shows..I loved Banegi Apni Baat (college kids drama), Hasratein (bold take on extra marital affair), Astitva, Kora Kaagaz etc.. Dekh Bhai Dekh, Hum Paanch etc

It is.It is.It is.

Originally posted by: --L--

It's 2018 and you are still recounting shows from 2010.

The only show my family watches is belan wali bahot on colors.

Unfortunately that has also been cancelled.

Giving dus ka dum try now.

Arey that's because I watched the 2010 wala shows now in 2018. 😆 They were definitely ahead of its time.
Reality shows are the only options left on TV.. Bigg Boss Marathi is what my family is hooked to these days 🥱