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mugenhunt t1_iu5wib8 wrote

The recent trend towards serialization, that every show is part of one big epic storyline and you need to watch every episode for years to see it conclude is frustrating. Not all stories should be serialized. There is benefits to having stories that are episodic, that end in a single installment.

Right now it feels like every TV show is trying to pace themselves the exact same way, even if that pacing isn't what would be best for that show.

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bitca57 t1_iua7ib3 wrote

I actually think we have a good mixture of all of it. Network TV is more episodic and case of the week and streaming is more serialized. On top of that, limited series are huge right now. So while it may be serialized, it’s only for 1 season and has an ending. So you get the best of both worlds with limited series. A one and done season that doesn’t extend any further.

Personally, I’m more on the serialization train. Episodic/procedural series drive me crazy. Just comes down to personal taste, I suppose. But I actually think there is a good mixture for everyone.

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