c/binge-worthy-shows

My cousin insisted I skip the first two episodes of that new sci-fi show

She said they were slow and the real story starts on episode three, so I jumped ahead. Now I'm totally lost on the main character's backstory and why the ship is even out there. Anyone else get bad advice that ruined a show for them?

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ross.sandra•3d ago

My brother told me to skip the first season of Parks and Rec back in 2012.

He said it was rough and the show really found itself in season two. I finally tried it his way last month and binged the whole series in three weeks, starting from season two. Anyone else get a piece of show advice that completely changed the game for them?

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jana509•5d ago

Showerthought: Watching one show episode after work tasks stops my burnout

I found a hack that really works for my remote job. After I finish a big task, I let myself watch one episode of a light show. It acts like a mini reward and keeps me going. Before, I would just push through and end up drained by noon. Now, I pick shows that are about 30 minutes long so it's a perfect break. This has helped me stay fresh and actually get more done. My coworkers and I even swap show ideas in our group chat. It turns boring work days into something I look forward to.

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eric318•7d ago

TIL binging a comedy show fixed my bad week

Last week was rough with some personal stuff, and I felt pretty down. On a whim, I started watching Schitt's Creek, which I had saved for ages. Laughing at the episodes each night slowly lifted my mood without me even trying. Now I keep a light show queued up for when life gets heavy.

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eric_gonzalez26•7d ago

My quiet coworker dropped major sitcom knowledge during our lunch break

We were arguing about the best episodes of that comedy we all binge. Mark, who is always silent, jumped in with perfect quotes from the first season. Has a show ever made someone in your group speak up like that?

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jakem83•10d ago

Watching 'The Crown' shifted how I see my boss's decisions

It's all about control and image, just like here.

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matthewking•10d ago

Everyone's rewatching old sitcoms instead of new stuff lately, and I kinda get it now.

Saw a friend's Netflix queue filled with 2000s reruns and realized we're all just craving comfort laughs instead of keeping up with the latest dramas.

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valcampbell•10d ago

Update: Binging 'The Home Edit' made me tackle my garage mess

I watched every episode in one sitting and it pushed me to sort out years of junk. I filled up three trash bags and finally found my old camping gear. Shows like this are way better than any how-to book for getting things done. Now my garage is clean and I have a new favorite series to recommend.

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felixd51•11d ago

Why does auto-play skip credits during a binge? It's MADDENING.

I was deep into a series and missed the after credits scene because it jumped ahead. This happens on every major streaming platform I use. You have to dig into settings to turn it off, which is not obvious. It COMPLETELY breaks the immersion when you're trying to enjoy a show.

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olivia_butler91•12d ago

Just realized I was cheering for the bad guy in Ozark

I binged Ozark and found myself wanting Marty to win. He launders money and lies all the time. But the show makes you see his side because his family is at risk. Is that enough to excuse his crimes? Like when he tricked that small business owner, I was glad he did it. That feels wrong when I stop to think. How can a show make us okay with such shady stuff?

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maxs15•13d ago

TIL: My all-night 'Coastal Getaway' session came with a cleanup charge

I took a building job in a seaside town and rented a cabin for the week. After work, I tried 'Coastal Getaway', a show about fixing up old beach houses. It hooked me fast. I blew through the full season before sunrise. I passed out and slept past my checkout time. In my hurry to leave, I skipped cleaning up the kitchen and living area. The rental owner found the mess and added a fee to my bill. The show is good for binging, but maybe not when you have to be out the door early.

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henry_schmidt69•13d ago

Question about turning on subtitles for every show I watch

It's uncovering little jokes I always missed.

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wright.xena•13d ago

I used to skip all sci-fi shows, but one finally changed my mind

I thought sci-fi was too confusing and never tried it. My partner insisted on watching the first episode of a new series. I grudgingly agreed and ended up binging the whole season in two days. Now I'm searching for similar shows to watch next. It feels good to step outside my usual genres for once.

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jesseward•14d ago

Binged a mystery show with my team and now our chats are wild

We all started watching 'Only Murders in the Building' separately, then formed a group chat to guess the killer. It's turned our usual dry office talk into something actually fun. Even our boss jumps in with theories sometimes.

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thea_bell•15d ago

Pro tip: Holding off on a show until all episodes are out improved my viewing

I got tired of forgetting plot points between seasons. Waiting for the whole thing to finish let me binge it straight through. It made a huge difference for keeping the story fresh in my mind.

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the_linda•16d ago

TIL that stopping after one episode changed my evenings

I used to keep watching until I fell asleep on the couch, which sucked. Now I just watch one show a night and read instead, and I feel way more relaxed. Maybe it's just me but it's a nice little change.

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zara_wells•17d ago

PSA: I waited years for a show to wrap up and it just got canned.

I put off starting a series until the final season aired. Now it's been canceled with no ending in sight. How do you pick which shows to commit to without wasting your time?

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the_troy•17d ago

Rewatching some 90s sitcoms and the pacing feels so slow compared to now.

I mean, modern shows are cut for binging, but the old ones had charm, maybe it's just me.

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henry_anderson54•17d ago

Rant: Binging a show in one day just makes it forgettable

Everyone says to watch the whole season of 'The Bear' at once, but I tried that and barely remember it. I watched 'Severance' week by week and still think about each episode. When you binge, all the episodes blend together and you lose the impact. My friends call me old school, but I like having time to talk about what happened. Taking breaks lets you guess what comes next and makes it more fun. Binging turns great stories into background noise, and that's a shame.

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