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Vent: I was about to quit on 'Severance' after the first two episodes
Honestly, the first hour felt so slow and confusing I almost dropped it. My buddy told me to just power through to episode 3, and I'm glad I did because that's when the whole mystery really kicks in. Has anyone else had a show that took a few tries to finally click?
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angelarivera10d agoMost Upvoted
What gets me is how streaming changed our patience for slow burns. We're so used to instant hooks now that a show needing time feels wrong, but some stories just can't be rushed. It's a shame because we might miss out on real gems.
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claire_grant3410d ago
Oh man, was it the same for you with The Wire? I mean, I tried the first episode like three separate times over a couple years and just could not get into it. Everyone kept saying it was the best show ever, but it felt so slow and confusing at the start. I finally forced myself to watch the first four episodes in one weekend, and by the end of that I was totally hooked. It just needed time to build the world and the characters. Some shows are a slow burn for sure.
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diana_carr6610d ago
Was it the same for you with Mad Men? I gave up twice during the first season because it felt like nothing was happening. Pushed through on a friend's nagging, and by season two I was completely invested in the characters and their messed up lives.
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