Shakespeare is the Joss Whedon of his generation.
You give up a lot when you enter the years of parenting. It's a sacrifice.
Life is not just one dark moment after another.
Personally, my taste is towards development of a character, as well as the resolution of a story plot. I like to find both, if I can.
Honestly, one-hour drama is the hardest format there is. I think it's harder than movies, and it's harder than half-hour comedy.
There's nothing as satisfying, thrilling and gratifying as parenthood.