30 December 2003
2003’s Most Daring TV
Top 10 shows that broke
the rules, kept us guessing
By Dave McCoy
MSN Entertainment
"Challenging television" used to be an oxymoron: Most shows were made for formula and comfort. Sure, you had your "All in the Family," your "Prisoner," your "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." But networks wanted viewers to feel familiar with the characters and plots beamed into their homes every week; the last thing they aimed for is stimulation. Why do you think soap operas have been so (...)