Can we talk about shows that take a whole season to get going?

Thea Moore · 2026-03-02T19:40:50.806872+00:00

Some folks say if a show doesn't hook you fast, drop it, but others think the slow build is part of the charm, so what's your rule?

the_mason6mo ago

Honestly, that "slow build" charm has a limit though, right?

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mia_scott776mo ago

Watched my buddy force himself through a whole season of that space mining show because people said it got good. He kept complaining about the boring characters and confusing politics every week. The season finale finally had a big twist, but he said it felt like a chore to get there. Now he just drops a show if nothing clicks after four episodes.

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wright.kai6mo ago

My rule is three episodes, that's the test. @the_mason is right, a slow burn still needs a spark.

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