I agree that most shows on television need to be somewhat complex when narrative structure is concerned. But I don't know why the article left out one of the most controversial yet, overly stimulating comedies of the 21st century. The show I am talking about is South Park. Not well know for complexity and deriving most of it's key elements from other classics as "The Simpsons", it is constantly pushing the envelope as each episode unravels a plot completely unrelated to the overall setting of the show. While characters do eventually end up evolving (Eric Cartman- "Scott Tetherman Must Die" episode) into something unexpected, as well as experience gruesome deaths and sex changes (Chef) and (Mr. Garrison) respectively, the actual background of the show remains the same, much as in "The Simpsons". With hysterical metaphors and plays on society this witty comedy should be considered when talking about contemporary American television. Although it has been on a decline in recent years it is still regarded as a revolutionary show of it's time.

Read more . . .