c/binge-worthy-shows

My husband and I finally watched 'The Bear' after putting it off for a year

We started it on a Friday night and ended up finishing the whole first season in one weekend, which we haven't done since we were in our twenties. The stress of the kitchen scenes was so real it made us order takeout both nights. What's another show that grabs you that hard from the first episode?

Can we talk about watching shows with subtitles on vs off

Honestly, I always watched everything with subtitles off, thinking it was more immersive. Then I tried binging Dark on Netflix with the subtitles on, and it was a total game changer. I caught so many small plot details and character names I would have missed, especially with the German dialogue. Has anyone else found a show that got way better when you changed how you watched it?

I used to just watch whatever was new, but after forcing myself through a whole season of 'The Recruit' I finally tried 'Slow Horses' and wow, what a difference.

After resisting for months, I binge-watched the whole series in one weekend.

I thought it was overrated, but now I see why people love it.

I finally kept a diary for my binge shows, and now I'm hunting for more slow-burn mysteries

In my experience, keeping a journal for shows I watch has made me notice patterns in what I enjoy. I write down characters I like, plots that grab me, and even the music scores. Your mileage may vary, but this has helped me avoid shows that don't fit my taste. Right now, I'm into slow-burn mysteries with strong female leads. I binged 'Sharp Objects' and 'Mare of Easttown' back to back, and my journal is full of notes on them. But I'm running out of shows that match this vibe. Take this with a grain of salt, but I'd love some recommendations for similar binge-worthy mysteries. What have you all been watching that fits this description?

Hot take: 'The Mandalorian' doesn't live up to the hype.

I mean, the baby Yoda thing got old fast for me.

Honestly my town's library started a display for show-inspired books

Ngl I went in to return a DVD and they had a whole section based on that crime drama everyone binged last month. It was funny because the librarian was wearing a shirt with a quote from the main detective.

Why I'm not on board with the praise for that new detective series

All my coworkers keep telling me to watch that new detective show that's blowing up, but I gave it a shot and it didn't grab me. They say the twists are mind-blowing, but I found the cases too predictable after the first few episodes. Last night, I sat through three episodes and could guess the killer each time. The main character is supposed to be deep, but she just comes off as moody without much reason. Maybe I'm old school, but I miss when shows took time to build the mystery. It feels like they rush through plots just to keep you clicking next. I know most people love it, but for me, it's not worth the binge.

My model kit pile shrank after a true crime series binge

I assembled pieces while following each investigation. Cleared my desk and caught every clue.

My attempt to only watch one episode per night lasted about three hours

I made it through two episodes before I had to know what happened next... now I'm three seasons deep and my plants are all dead from neglect.

Serious question, my new show prediction skill is making everything predictable

I binge-watched a ton of sci-fi series and picked up on ALL the common tropes. Now I can guess every plot twist from miles away, which just KILLS the excitement. How do you guys deal with getting too good at this stuff?

Unpopular opinion: I actually love rewatching old sitcoms more than starting new shows for binges!

Last night, I put on a new crime drama that all my friends are raving about, but I just couldn't get into it. After two episodes, I felt stressed and switched back to my favorite comfort sitcom from the 90s. It's like visiting old friends where I know every joke and storyline, so I can just unwind without thinking too hard. I think the pressure to keep up with new, complex plots takes away from the relaxing vibe of binge-watching. Sure, new shows are exciting, but for me, repeating familiar laughs is way more enjoyable. Maybe it's because my days are busy outside, but I crave simple, happy TV time. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I totally alone in this?

My latest binge was a show about forest conservation, and it's surprisingly intense.

I mean, idk how I managed to binge a thriller series with the brightness all the way down because I thought my screen was broken. Missed every crucial clue.