Why Do We Watch Shows About Work After Work?

Dr. Pamela Rutledge
4 min readSep 16, 2022
  • We watch shows for themes and characters that resonate emotionally, not setting
  • Shows about work are really about relationships, power dynamics, and moral values
  • In times of disruption, shows provide comfort, escapism, and reaffirm order and connections to characters can help us reflect on what we find meaningful in our lives

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Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Practical tips & insights from a psychologist, researcher, professor & parent to make the best out of our digital world. Also on Substack @drpam