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The special efx haven't gotten more expensive, cameras haven't risen in price, writers don't seem to be demanding particular high prices, netflix takes anything that you can pitch without saying the word disney.

So what in the world happened? X-files was an amazing show and watching it you are not only entertained but you care about mulder and scully. The show is genuinely a great time. Why did they stop making them like this?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Episodic vs Serial.

Everything is a serial now. They're not bad, but you can't just pick any random episode and have a good time. I prefer episodic stuff for that very reason.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The idea is to have you itching for the next fix. More money that way, you don't cancel subscriptions, etc.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Sure... If they did 1 episode a week. But when they dump the entire season in one day, I can just watch the whole thing over a weekend and cancel my subscription until the next season.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh, wow... I'm really out of touch with how shows are "aired" nowadays.

Whelp, better go back to the cave, have no intention of getting back on that saddle.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's mostly Netflix that dumps it all at once.

HBO, Apple TV and Prime still usually do staggered releases.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Disney+ does it too

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I find myself enjoying episodic shows more than serials like star trek TNG, Voyager, House MD, etc. I tend to get bored with non episodic shows because with episodic ones I can look forward to watching a new story every episode. Keeps me interested.