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This runtime was a strategic choice by Showtime that perfectly served the show’s unique tone. Nurse Jackie blurred the lines between comedy and drama—a genre often called "dramedy." A 30-minute slot forced the writers to be incredibly economical with their storytelling. There was no room for meandering subplots or filler; every scene had to drive the narrative forward, specifically regarding Jackie Peyton’s (Edie Falco) high-stakes addiction and her frantic workplace dynamics.