At the Transylvania International Film Festival, actor Aidan Gillen, known for Game of Thrones and Peaky Blinders, reflected on what he sees as a golden age of British television drama now fading. Gillen argues that the current TV landscape is oversaturated — so much content is being produced that audiences can't meaningfully engage with what's available. It's a familiar refrain from industry veterans: perhaps quality has improved, but sheer volume has become overwhelming.

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