![]() ![]() Instead, Fran’s fashion-forward flair was the gateway to my greater appreciation of the series and its tendency for excess through its comedy and aesthetics. That isn’t to say The Nanny is all style with no substance. I began streaming the show not for its comedic charm but the extravagant and colorful designer costumes worn by its main character, Fran Fine, the titular nanny (played by Fran Drescher). ![]() ![]() Similarly, my interest in The Nanny, a CBS sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1999, stemmed from its superficial, plotless elements - or so I thought. “ The plot,” then, becomes a teasing reference to its attractive cast instead of to the show’s unsubtle statement on social class in South Korea. Even Netflix’s official social media accounts have leaned into the joke to promote shows like Squid Game. This is not an incrimination but a very real aspect of our media consumption. Most people prefer to watch flashy productions and beautiful celebrities over “highbrow” content they have a knack for avoiding convoluted plot lines that force the viewer to think. The often-used meme, “I watched it for the plot,” is an irony-laden acknowledgment that we, as viewers, often gravitate toward eye candy. ![]()
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