The Comfort of Competence: Why We Love TV’s Smart Problem-Solvers
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Washington Post culture writer Jada Yuan argues that audiences are turning to “competency porn,” savoring shows like The Pitt, Hijack and Survivor for how smart, capable professionals calmly handle crises, offering a calming, reassuring escape in troubled times.
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