"American TV series have better depiction of the characters, no matter if they are leading or supporting roles, so audiences can root for all of them," says Yan.
On the other hand, she says, domestically made series generally feature stories told around a much smaller selection of dull, plain characters.
Unlike China's older generation, who tend to sit in front of the TV set after dinner, many younger Chinese use the Internet to choose when to watch their favorite programs more spontaneously. They are also influenced more by Western culture.
Zhang Heyang, 27, working in a human resources department, tells how she spends much time on the Internet watching American dramas which "show more compact stories."
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