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I don't watch television, streaming shows, or movies for the most part for years now.
I've got podcasts, music, video games, and books left.
May I ask why? Just curious.
Watching something doesn't really feel engaging anymore. With audio mediums I'm usually doing something else like walking or working.
Do you have any examples of shows or movies that you did find engaging before you stopped?
Bare with me I'm going on a timeline here of about 7 years.
I was into Game of Thrones before the seasons where they ran out of source material. I liked Owl House then Disney cratered it via scheduling. I was watching the Mandalorian, but after watching Book of Fett I realized Star Wars was never going to be coherent. I enjoyed watching Marvel movies until Dr. Strange showed previews then they died for me. Inside Job was ok on Netflix, but I never watched the second season (that was a thing right?). I used to watch some classic BBC shows like Cadfael and I,Claudius.
Can't disagree with any of that. That was a good place to stop with GoT, I also made it about 2 ep into book of fett before not caring, and I haven't watched any marvel movies since Thanos.
I think there are still some good shows worth watching, but 90% is crap. The best show I've watched recently is probably Barry. 4 quick seasons, 30m episodes, and the series has ended so no risk of a GoT situation.
Did you ever watch Breaking Bad?
Yes, I watched it when it was first coming out. I did not like it.
Ah dang. I think it really is a masterpiece. I think there's a bit of a slump in s2, but by the time s3 gets underway, it's easily up there with No Country for Old Men and Fargo, imo. All the characters are well written, intelligent, trying to out smart each other, but it never feels like they're spoon feeding the audience to keep up. Great tension and the acting is ๐ค. And it's only 5 seasons, doesn't feel dragged out.
But if you're able to avoid constantly consuming entertainment in this day and age, more power to ya! ๐