Show's ahead of its time for sure. That detective's self-awareness was like Deadpool before Deadpool made it cool. Kinda wish it got more love when it aired, could've had more seasons to explore that experimental narrative. Now all we get are reboots and sequels... sigh.

The metamorphosis of MTV is fascinating yet bittersweet. Once heralded as the undeniable heart of music broadcasting, its pivot toward reality programming highlights broader industry shifts -- the quest for ratings, the gravitation toward scandals and melodrama. A strategic move, perhaps, but far from the innovative force it was destined …