The Box

I am watching on DVD and am up to episode 230.

The show is well written with a mature modern sensibility that still plays well in 2023. The acting is very good and the characters are well crafted and seem believable. The storylines are well thought out and progress at a steady pace that allows the drama, intrigue and suspense to build.

Beside the workplace and interpersonal clashes and the romantic affairs are some comedy elements and these fit in well. It is always fun watching actors playing scenes about television production and actors.

The show looks much better once it switches to colour in episode 221. Later colour episodes add more comedy and more location-shot footage.