Politely disagreeing, as in disagreeing, but not the type set up to start an argument. Just presenting a new possibility.
I think Hollywood went all American Idol on us, more than ran out of ideas. Not only did contestants on American Idol have to sing well, but the songs had to be Top 40s songs. Pop songs. Socially acceptable songs. AND the contestants had to be a certain age. No "old people," (and if I'm not mistaken both of you are officially "old people" in their minds), and no kids. And you had to look fairly good. They generalized specifically to sell a brand.
Nothing truly unusual or unique. Fit within a limited range. Which they've done with most TV shows too.
They can, and have done the unique. The Simpsons was unique. Fringe, Lost, The Pretender, Dark Angel, Heroes, Buffy, all unique. But then again, one channel is owned by Disney, so there is a lot of homage to Disney on it. Another channel is for men -- 18-30-something. They gave up chances for what sold in the past. And unfortunate 6 friends with one oddball sold. Dysfunctional families sold. And investigators or doctors sold. And, obviously dark comics sells.