The BBC/UK season model (short, <10 episode seasons) being applied to all of western TV over the last decade, particularly on streaming platforms, has really expanded what can be considered a "sitcom" these days.
Back in the day, I'd say a "sitcom" almost had to be a multi-camera show like I Love Lucy or Seinfeld. But Arrested Development…
The BBC/UK season model (short, <10 episode seasons) being applied to all of western TV over the last decade, particularly on streaming platforms, has really expanded what can be considered a "sitcom" these days.
Back in the day, I'd say a "sitcom" almost had to be a multi-camera show like I Love Lucy or Seinfeld. But Arrested Development broke ground for the single-camera format, and then the UK model opened the door for way more dramedies to be able to call themselves "sitcoms."
The BBC/UK season model (short, <10 episode seasons) being applied to all of western TV over the last decade, particularly on streaming platforms, has really expanded what can be considered a "sitcom" these days.
Back in the day, I'd say a "sitcom" almost had to be a multi-camera show like I Love Lucy or Seinfeld. But Arrested Development broke ground for the single-camera format, and then the UK model opened the door for way more dramedies to be able to call themselves "sitcoms."