c/binge-worthy-shows

My wife and I blew $80 on a show that was just people talking in a room

We saw the trailer for 'The Circle of Trust' and it looked like a tense thriller, but it was just eight episodes of characters sitting around a table arguing with no real plot. It felt like we paid for a subscription just to watch a boring meeting. What's a show that totally tricked you with its marketing?

My whole week was a write-off thanks to a show I couldn't stop watching

Last Tuesday I started 'The Bear' and completely lost three days. I called in sick on Wednesday because I was up until 4 AM watching the 'Review' episode. It was so stressful and good I just had to see what happened next. Has anyone else had a show totally wreck their schedule like that?

My book club's weekly show debates have me questioning if binging alone is actually better

I love the good talks we have after each episode, but part of me misses just watching a whole season without stopping, so what do you think is better?

Just realized 'Down to Earth' got me thinking about food waste

I binged the whole series on Netflix over two days. It travels to spots with smart ways to use resources. The part about local farms showed how much good food gets tossed. Now I check my fridge before buying more groceries.

Boss won't stop emailing after hours, what show should I watch?

It's hard to disconnect when work follows you home. Looking for something engaging to take my mind off things. Any recommendations for a binge-worthy show?

DAE binge shows that clash with their real-life values?

I'm a firefighter who spent all night watching a series about arson, and laughing at the silly fire scenes while feeling guilty for enjoying it was a strange mix.

Hot take: Binging whole seasons kills the watercooler chat

Used to be you'd watch one episode a week and discuss it at work. Now everyone finishes at different times, so no shared experience. It's just not the same.

I always make extra guac before starting a new series, never runs out mid-episode.

Appreciation post: Sitcoms are the real binge kings, dramas can't compete

Okay, so I just marathoned a bunch of shows over the weekend and I have to get this off my chest. People go on and on about how you need to binge those epic dramas with huge story arcs. I gave one a shot, something like 'Stranger Things', and after a few hours my brain was fried. Then I popped on an old sitcom, 'Parks and Rec', and before I knew it I'd watched half the season. The episodes are short, the jokes keep coming, and you can just zone out and enjoy. Sure, dramas have their place, but for actually sitting through hours of TV, comedies are just easier and more fun. That's my two cents, anyway.

My binge watch blew up when I found out the show got cancelled mid-series

Always check if a series is finished before starting, unless you like being left hanging?

Almost passed on a show because the opening felt flat

Grabbed a new series last week. Initial episode moved like mud. I almost clicked away for good. A coworker said to hang in there. Gave it another shot next night. Things clicked by the third part. Now I'm deep into season two. The slow build makes the payoff better. Do not write off a series too early. You could skip something great.

Back in the day, the community center would show new episodes of hit shows

It's weird how we used to plan our weeks around TV schedules. Now I can finish a whole season in a weekend without leaving the house.

Tbh, I paused my way out of the show's big surprise

I was binge-watching this cool spy series last weekend, and I got way too curious. Honestly, I kept hitting pause to look up character backgrounds on my phone. Ngl, it totally messed up the flow and I missed how scenes connected. By episode five, I had already guessed the main betrayal from all my digging. Honestly, the finale fell flat because I took away my own shock. The whole point was the slow build, but I rushed through with extra info. Now I know to just let the episodes play without stopping. It's a dumb mistake I won't make again.

Pro tip: Let a broken remote force you into a binge session

So my TV remote stopped working last week during a rainstorm. I was stuck on some channel playing reruns of 'Cheers'. Always thought it was just a bunch of people in a bar talking. But with no way to change it, I figured why not. Ended up laughing so hard the guy upstairs banged on the floor. Binged three seasons in two days. Turns out the jokes are sharp and the characters grow on you. Now I tell everyone to give it a shot when they need a comfort binge.

TV used to be an event, now it's just content

I remember waiting all week for the next episode of my favorite show. We'd talk about it with friends, guess what might happen next. Now I just crush a whole season in one sitting. It feels empty, like I'm checking a box. Slow down with the good ones or you'll forget why you liked them in the first place.