The ideal software should take 45 seconds to crash after accidentally hitting the wrong button on your remote.

https://lemmy.world/post/30453138

I disconnected both of my smart TVs from the internet and have yet to tell the difference. :)

This is the way.

I just want a TV to be a display that shows what I plug into it.

This type of device is called a “monitor”. Additionally, it provides a more precise image, without artificially added blur or whatnot.
Where can I get a 55 inch monitor thats not one of those weird ass ultrawide thingies?
No idea. Try searching through the Internet.