It's been awhile folks, but found another one! This time on a show called "Gut Job".
Poor homeowners overpaid for some shit house in the 'burbs. Couldn't be bothered to pay for a proper TV mounting service π
HGTV Canada. (2023). Gut Job - Sara and Paul (Season 2, Episode 13) [Video]. Hulu. https://www.hulu.com/watch/7c2537f0-d68b-402f-b562-26f3107b58e8 (08β06")
IMHO, TV above the fireplace and rotate the couch to face it.
Maybe, it just wasn't meant to be a room to put a TV in.
I think you're right. No matter what, the TV will be too high. The least bad (mounting) location seems to be above the fire