I fear I may soon need to replace my TV (actually a large display). While I loathe "smart" TVs, the nice panels seem unobtainable without such encumbrance. Having read reports of intrusive ads or overlays demanding an internet connection, I am naturally cautious about getting one even with the intention of only using external sources.
Are any brands/models known to be safe in this regard, ideally being usable without ever connecting to a network?