What TV shows are people watching?

**Frownland** · 09-29-2017, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

That was my main concern as well, but after binging the entire season last night I can safely say that it never loses steam, and actually ends on a much more emotional gut punch note than I anticipated.

Spoiler for episode 4:

EDIT: One of my favourite parts about this show is how I'll get really wrapped up in it, then they'll bring it back to the premise and I just bust out laughing at myself for taking it so seriously.

LoathsomePete · 09-30-2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Spoiler for episode 4:

EDIT: One of my favourite parts about this show is how I'll get really wrapped up in it, then they'll bring it back to the premise and I just bust out laughing at myself for taking it so seriously.

The line that cracked me up more than I'm proud to admit was Dylan talking about the perks of being a fast food delivery driver saying "at least you get free french fries" then the producer asking for one and Dylan responding with "no, if you take too many they notice".

**Frownland** · 09-30-2017, 12:44 AM

Every Mr. Kraz line cracks me up more than I'd like to admit.

debaserr · 10-01-2017, 12:49 AM

Did you guys ever watch Olive Kitteridge? I thought that was beautiful.

grindy · 10-01-2017, 07:44 AM

Started watching American Vandal.
So damn good.

Paedantic Basterd · 10-01-2017, 05:18 PM

How do you folks decide when to drop a series? I've got a bunch of things on the go that are honestly not that appealing, but I also have issues with closure and a compulsive need to finish things after I start them, which means that I waste a lot of time on straight garbage, whether it's music, series, books, or movies. I mean, I've been reading The Stand since 2011 and still can't admit to myself that I quit reading it.

So, what determines the cutpoint for you? At what point do you know that the satisfaction of completing something cannot make up for the time you invested in it?

LoathsomePete · 10-01-2017, 06:28 PM

These days with so much competing media and acclaimed series' that people tell me "I just hafta watch", my threshold is pretty low. I'd say for TV shows it's about 3-4 episodes, maybe more if the episodes are short. With books it kind of depends, but usually if I'm not hooked within the first 100 pages I'll ditch it. In rare instances the book becomes my "in betweener" book, just something I read when I'm between books. It kind of sounds like The Stand is your version of that, which is commendable. For me it was The Godfather by Mario Puzo, by god was that thing a chore to get through.

Generally though story reigns supreme, so if I'm not enjoying the story, then you'd better have some well defined characters, good dialogue, cool cinematography, or something else that makes up for your story deficiency. Even that's not a guarantee that I'll stay invested enough to watch.

EPOCH6 · 10-01-2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

How do you folks decide when to drop a series? I've got a bunch of things on the go that are honestly not that appealing, but I also have issues with closure and a compulsive need to finish things after I start them, which means that I waste a lot of time on straight garbage, whether it's music, series, books, or movies. I mean, I've been reading The Stand since 2011 and still can't admit to myself that I quit reading it.

So, what determines the cutpoint for you? At what point do you know that the satisfaction of completing something cannot make up for the time you invested in it?

The only series I've ever stopped watching with no intention of finishing is The Walking Dead. For me a series is no longer worth watching when you can no longer remember a single significant scene or event from the preceding episode. If nothing is sticking in my memory or making even a slightly lasting impression on me what's the point of continuing? At that point you're just passing time.

djchameleon · 10-01-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

How do you folks decide when to drop a series? I've got a bunch of things on the go that are honestly not that appealing, but I also have issues with closure and a compulsive need to finish things after I start them, which means that I waste a lot of time on straight garbage, whether it's music, series, books, or movies. I mean, I've been reading The Stand since 2011 and still can't admit to myself that I quit reading it.

So, what determines the cutpoint for you? At what point do you know that the satisfaction of completing something cannot make up for the time you invested in it?

I'm really bad at cutting shows off. If I started a series from the beginning. I feel obligated to stick it through til the finale even if I notice it becoming ridiculous and they should end it. It happened to me with True Blood.

I'm glad that I was able to cut myself off from Supernatural though. I believe it is going on its 13th season and I haven't watched it in seven years.

I guess it is a bit different for me because I tend to watch most shows in their original run so I have to wait week to week instead of how most people just binge whole seasons.

Trollheart · 10-02-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd

How do you folks decide when to drop a series? I've got a bunch of things on the go that are honestly not that appealing, but I also have issues with closure and a compulsive need to finish things after I start them, which means that I waste a lot of time on straight garbage, whether it's music, series, books, or movies. I mean, I've been reading The Stand since 2011 and still can't admit to myself that I quit reading it.

So, what determines the cutpoint for you? At what point do you know that the satisfaction of completing something cannot make up for the time you invested in it?

I think the important thing is that you need to have characters you care about. After all, if you don't care about someone, how can you have a reaction when they're in danger/killed/get dumped etc? Character is king for me. As my Sky box has only 1 terabyte of space (sounds a lot, but it isn't really) space is also an issue for me. I have currently about 11% left, so I'm constantly looking either for things I will never watch, have tried and don't like, or can be watched any other way (Netflix, Plex etc). I usually go for 1 - 3 episodes, though sometimes after 1 I can be done if there's nothing there for me.

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

These days with so much competing media and acclaimed series' that people tell me "I just hafta watch", my threshold is pretty low. I'd say for TV shows it's about 3-4 episodes, maybe more if the episodes are short. With books it kind of depends, but usually if I'm not hooked within the first 100 pages I'll ditch it. In rare instances the book becomes my "in betweener" book, just something I read when I'm between books. It kind of sounds like The Stand is your version of that, which is commendable. For me it was The Godfather by Mario Puzo, by god was that thing a chore to get through.

Jesus yes! I was enjoying it up until the completely unnecessarily-graphic description of what he could do with a woman's pelvic floor, and after that I really didn't care any more. Never finished it.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	These days with so much competing media and acclaimed series' that people tell me "I just hafta watch", my threshold is pretty low. I'd say for TV shows it's about 3-4 episodes, maybe more if the episodes are short. With books it kind of depends, but usually if I'm not hooked within the first 100 pages I'll ditch it. In rare instances the book becomes my "in betweener" book, just something I read when I'm between books. It kind of sounds like The Stand is your version of that, which is commendable. For me it was The Godfather by Mario Puzo, by god was that thing a chore to get through. Generally though story reigns supreme, so if I'm not enjoying the story, then you'd better have some well defined characters, good dialogue, cool cinematography, or something else that makes up for your story deficiency. Even that's not a guarantee that I'll stay invested enough to watch. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-01-2017, 05:18 PM	#5696 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	How do you folks decide when to drop a series? I've got a bunch of things on the go that are honestly not that appealing, but I also have issues with closure and a compulsive need to finish things after I start them, which means that I waste a lot of time on straight garbage, whether it's music, series, books, or movies. I mean, I've been reading The Stand since 2011 and still can't admit to myself that I quit reading it. So, what determines the cutpoint for you? At what point do you know that the satisfaction of completing something cannot make up for the time you invested in it?