re: I think the current age of immediate media viewing may be harming our experience

agree and disagree, I think it somewhat cheapens the experience, but

-The ability to ff through dull filler episodes or particular side plots you don't give a shite about.
-You avoid the frustration of dragged out plots because its not waiting weeks upon weeks to advance.
-Bingeing also gives you the ability to get into series' you're late to the party on like I was with Breaking Bad