On the topic of rape portrayal in television, The Shield had a very dark and seemingly realistic subplot of a former police captain being orally raped by a criminal. So it can be done right.

It really isn't funny. It's this anti-comedy thing that really only lasts so long. It's weird to make a show out of saying things that aren't actually funny ironically.

question for the commenters here…so all of you guys watch a show that you hate? i am so confused by that. i know you will probably lash out at me or something for bringing it up, but i am actually curious. don't you want to spend time with the things that you enjoy? i've always found that sitting down and consuming…