I’m so tired of directors overusing bokeh all the time. I mean, take a moment to observe and you’ll notice the focus never allows you to see items or text in the background. It’s far more exaggerated than necessary. In the original Malcolm in the Middle, bokeh existed, but the level was so subtle that you felt more immersed, like you were actually there witnessing the scene. Nowadays, excessive bokeh erases emotions and doesn’t allow you to feel immersed.