Comments | kats_meow: I hate TV except when I don't

kats_meow

I hate TV except when I don't

Mar 11, 2019 13:34

I'm the fandom version of the Grumpy Old (wo)Man when I talk about what I took for granted about TV shows back in the day that have gone the way of the dinosaur. Remember when a TV season was 20+ episodes? Remember when each episode ran a good 45 minutes? Remember when there was no "mid-winter/pre-spring/post-holiday" break of time, smack in the ( Read more... )

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orangerful March 12 2019, 02:02:15 UTC

I've heard so many people talking about 'Magicians' ... perhaps I should put it on my summer to-watch list when I need something to fill the time in-between breaks. :)

And, honestly, while I an sad when a season is really short, if that was all the writers had in them, I'd rather have 10 solid episodes than 20 episodes with 10 "filler" episodes. 'Expanse' and 'Dragon Prince', for example, are pretty damn tight with their storytelling. I'm sure they could think of wacky side adventures for the characters to have to make it a 24 episode season, but it would take away from the quality.

kats_meow March 15 2019, 23:58:07 UTC

I'd give it a shot! I think Season 1 is a bit ploddy and I like the characters much more now. They've all grown on me.

And you're right - solid episodes are much better than filler. I always just want more of everything!

snogged March 12 2019, 14:21:53 UTC

I have that show on my list of things to start. Definitely plan to check it out soon.

kats_meow March 15 2019, 23:56:25 UTC

I'm excited and surprised by how much I've grown to like it. Season 1 is a bit wonky but I love how the characters have grown and progressed, especially Q. I hope you enjoy it!