Some shows benefit from that. Not every meal needs to be a thought out, portioned and high end dining experience. Sometimes you just need mindless comfort food without much effort.
Strictly formula shows are that for media. Something you can put on when you aren't watching anything and only vaguely watch it while doing something else without having to worry about "missing" something.
To be fair, once you've seen one episode of Scooby Doo, you've basically seen every single episode of Scooby Doo.
Some shows benefit from that. Not every meal needs to be a thought out, portioned and high end dining experience. Sometimes you just need mindless comfort food without much effort.
Strictly formula shows are that for media. Something you can put on when you aren't watching anything and only vaguely watch it while doing something else without having to worry about "missing" something.
I will not stand by this Mystery Incorporated slander.
...But yes, that does apply to most of it. It's just that Mystery Incorporated was so darn good.
You've seen the formula. The fun is how they use it.