Collider has published a listicle arguing that several television comedies dismissed as silly or lowbrow actually contain surprising depth, emotional intelligence or social commentary beneath their crude or absurd surfaces. The piece, by senior writer Ryan Heffernan, ranks 15 shows spanning workplace mockumentaries, vulgar adult animation and outrageous ensemble comedies, making the case that their apparent stupidity is a deliberate device rather than a lack of craft.

– The Office (2005–2013): its mockumentary chaos is grounded by genuine emotional warmth, distinguishing it from the original UK version.
– Trailer Park Boys (2001–2026): crude ex-con antics conceal a sincere thread of loyalty and community.
– Futurama (1999–present): included among the adult animated entries, though further detail was cut off in the source text.
– The full list (15 entries) continues beyond what was provided, covering further "stupid" shows argued to be ingenious.