Six TV shows that could be rewritten as psychological thrillers
A lonely archaeologist becomes dangerously obsessed with apartment full of beautiful, lively women...
If you ever watched Big Brother assuming the housemates were only one shower-related challenge away from a murder spree, this list is for you. If you ever thought there was something sneaky about all the background characters in JAG, read on. If you felt the next door neighbor in Hey, Dad had a sly, sinister walk, you are in the right place.
Wash these shows in gritty sepia, and have a moody, discordant clarinet playing incessantly in the background, and what do you get?
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Friends:
Lonely archaeologist becomes obsessed with apartment full of beautiful, lively women.
Eventually, through sneakiness and manipulation, marries one of them like ten times over
thirteen years.
The Nanny:
Ambitious lady from the poor side of town infiltrates rich widower’s mansion by using false credentials. After spending years manipulating the children, she finally marries the widower, thus ensuring economic prosperity. That’s how she became… the nanny.
Bananas in Pyjamas:
Two eccentric bachelors living together in their pyjamas routinely terrorise their downstairs neighbours. Because on Tuesdays they will try to catch you. Unawares.
The Biggest Loser:
Sadist lures emotionally vulnerable people to his isolated estate and manages to convince them the weeks of torture are all for their benefit. Shannon Knowles is also there.
Gardening Australia:
Bearded recluse sneaks into peoples backyards and digs things up. Sometimes he even leaves things there, like plants. Why? WHY??
Big Bang Theory:
New to the building, Penny is soon subjected to a relentless barrage of misogynistic bullying by the ‘nice guys’ next door. They are scientists. She is scared for her life.