I tend to watch movies and TV for the story. It's the same basic stories. Today it may be a goblin or vampire. But at their core, there are the seven basic plots. And they often have three parts, ending with the big boss fight at the end. The characters are just window dressings. The good movies often have some redeeming virtue such as courage. Antiheros will often do the right thing for the wrong reasons. Movies will often use vice to contrast with virtues.

Having said that, there is plenty of lazy writing in entertainment as well. And reality TV often lacks any virtue as there is no story. I find these productions unsatisfying. It can be titillating, but ultimately without redemption.