The Big Screen, Apple Style: A Totally Not Exhaustive Guide to NYC Telly Visions
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of... and also where, apparently, a whole lotta TV shows are filmed. From gritty cop dramas to flashy rom-coms, the Big Apple provides the backdrop for all sorts of stories. So, grab a bodega coffee (black, two sugars, because this is New York, ya fancy pants) and settle in for a whistle-stop tour of the shows that call NYC home (or at least their filming permit does).
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| What Shows Are Filmed In New York City |
Lights, Camera, Action!
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The Classics: We're talkin' Law & Order: SVU (because what's a Tuesday night without Olivia Benson bringing down another perp?), Seinfeld (because nothing says "iconic" like a diner booth and some serious neuroses), and of course, Friends (who didn't want to be part of that wacky Central Perk crew?).
The New Yorker Bait: Shows like Sex and the City made us all want impossibly spacious apartments and Carrie Bradshaw's entire shoe closet. Bonus points if you can spot a scene filmed on your stoop (just don't get in the way, gotta respect the hustle!).
The Trendy Bunch: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (because who wouldn't want to work with Captain Raymond Holt?), Broad City (because #friendshipgoals!), and Girls (because, well, it's Lena Dunham in New York, what else did you expect?).
Hey, I Saw That Guy at the Coffee Shop!
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Let's face it, half the fun of watching a show filmed in NYC is playing "I've totally been there!" Did you recognize that bodega in Brooklyn? Was that chase scene filmed on your favorite subway line? The city becomes a character itself, and that's pretty darn cool.
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But Wait, There's More!
This is just a taste of the TV magic that NYC cooks up. There are historical dramas, medical mysteries, even superhero smackdowns – all set against the backdrop of yellow cabs and towering skyscrapers.
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How To...
- Become a NYC TV Show Spotter? Keep your eyes peeled for filming signs, follow local film buff accounts on social media, and brush up on your current pop culture.
- Plan a TV Show-Themed NYC Trip? There are tours dedicated to iconic filming locations! Just remember, don't be that tourist who yells at Sarah Jessica Parker for a selfie.
- Tell if a Show is Actually Filmed in NYC? Sometimes, clever set design can make another city look like the Big Apple. Look for those iconic landmarks (Empire State Building, anyone?) or that unmistakable New York grit.
- Audition for a Show Filmed in NYC? Hey, shoot for the stars! Just be prepared for a whole lotta competition (and maybe some pigeons).
- Relax and Enjoy the Show? Sometimes, the best way to experience NYC on TV is to curl up on the couch with a big slice of pizza and your favorite streaming service.
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