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Netflix does a disservice with its Stranger Things release format
Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:51 pm
Look, everyone loves being able to stream all of the episodes at once, but by releasing them all, it actually hurts shows like Stranger Things.
Look at the M/TV board -- maybe 2 threads that you basically can't comment on until after all 8 episodes in fear of reveling plot ending.
If his show were on HBO or even release Sunday night at 7 pm every week on Netflix, the whole damn platform would be blowing up. The whole front page would be Stranger Things for days. And With 6 days between episodes, the hype builds and builds and then the crazy fan theories and breakdowns come out as well.
Then the media jumps on board and there are news stories and features and podcast breakdowns floating around everywhere.
The show would be the center of the entertainment universe right now.
And then, the ending and the character in S3 who goes away would be mourned and written about even more.
I've said it before, but the hype wouldn't be GoT level, but it would own the summer, especially now that everyone is feverishly still trying to get GoT finale out of their system and hunting foe either a new or high quality show.
Netflix shoudk really rethink their format on their huge premiere shows. (Stranger Things being the only one I can really think of)
Look at the M/TV board -- maybe 2 threads that you basically can't comment on until after all 8 episodes in fear of reveling plot ending.
If his show were on HBO or even release Sunday night at 7 pm every week on Netflix, the whole damn platform would be blowing up. The whole front page would be Stranger Things for days. And With 6 days between episodes, the hype builds and builds and then the crazy fan theories and breakdowns come out as well.
Then the media jumps on board and there are news stories and features and podcast breakdowns floating around everywhere.
The show would be the center of the entertainment universe right now.
And then, the ending and the character in S3 who goes away would be mourned and written about even more.
I've said it before, but the hype wouldn't be GoT level, but it would own the summer, especially now that everyone is feverishly still trying to get GoT finale out of their system and hunting foe either a new or high quality show.
Netflix shoudk really rethink their format on their huge premiere shows. (Stranger Things being the only one I can really think of)
This post was edited on 7/11/19 at 4:52 pm
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Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:55 pm to Jack Ruby
I agree with you. I don't think it will change, but I do miss the enjoyment of discussing a show before it's completed. You are exactly right about avoiding threads until you are done. My wife and I finished episode 4 last night. I'd love to see what other people think, but I can't open those threads knowing everyone in it has finished.
For season 2, I brought up trying this with my group of friends. We'd only watch an episode a week so we can discuss it when we hang out. It didn't go over well. So, I assume Netflix boardroom discussions are similar.
For season 2, I brought up trying this with my group of friends. We'd only watch an episode a week so we can discuss it when we hang out. It didn't go over well. So, I assume Netflix boardroom discussions are similar.
This post was edited on 7/11/19 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:56 pm to Jack Ruby
There are a lot of pros and cons to the binge format. I personally agree with you and wish most shows were released in blocks.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:58 pm to Jack Ruby
I wrote A thread that these shows on Netflix are basically 8 hour movies and at some point they’ll be released like that
Got panned by people who couldn’t understand you can pause a movie...
Got panned by people who couldn’t understand you can pause a movie...
This post was edited on 7/11/19 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 7/11/19 at 4:58 pm to Jack Ruby
I actually agree with this.
As frustrating as it can be to wait for a show week to week it also builds buzz and fuels interest in a way that binging an entire season over a weekend simply can't do. I watched all of ST3 in a single day. Talked about it with a few people for the next 3 or 4 days, did a few posts here, and then I was essentially done and on to the next show (one that isn't even on Netflix).
Had it been released week to week we would all be in much larger season long threads talking about it, talking to friends and co-workers about it, gobbling up articles about the Starcourt Mall that are slowly dripped out, talking about all the 80s references in each and every episode and how they might relate to the show at large, etc etc etc.
Not only that, but since we would all have to go back to Netflix once a week to watch the new episodes the odds of some of us noticing and watching OTHER Netflix content would increase. Since it all dropped at once the wife and I went directly to Stranger Things, watched it all in a sitting, promptly shut off Netflix, and have yet to go back to it b/c we are now watching shows on different platforms.
As frustrating as it can be to wait for a show week to week it also builds buzz and fuels interest in a way that binging an entire season over a weekend simply can't do. I watched all of ST3 in a single day. Talked about it with a few people for the next 3 or 4 days, did a few posts here, and then I was essentially done and on to the next show (one that isn't even on Netflix).
Had it been released week to week we would all be in much larger season long threads talking about it, talking to friends and co-workers about it, gobbling up articles about the Starcourt Mall that are slowly dripped out, talking about all the 80s references in each and every episode and how they might relate to the show at large, etc etc etc.
Not only that, but since we would all have to go back to Netflix once a week to watch the new episodes the odds of some of us noticing and watching OTHER Netflix content would increase. Since it all dropped at once the wife and I went directly to Stranger Things, watched it all in a sitting, promptly shut off Netflix, and have yet to go back to it b/c we are now watching shows on different platforms.
This post was edited on 7/11/19 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 7/11/19 at 5:15 pm to Jack Ruby
Some platforms will release two or three episodes at a time.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 5:25 pm to Jack Ruby
I think if they knew the episode release would be weekly instead of the entire season being released, they'd shoot their episodes significantly different.
The writing and everything assumes a binge format. They dont have to place too much emphasis on the beginning and end because they know the next episode is coming immediately.
The writing and everything assumes a binge format. They dont have to place too much emphasis on the beginning and end because they know the next episode is coming immediately.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 5:56 pm to Jack Ruby
You guys want me to start a thread for every episode again?
Posted on 7/11/19 at 5:59 pm to Jack Ruby
Netflix announced 40 million people have started watching it already so I think their model is fine. I still haven't started it yet and will get to it in a few weeks. No one is forcing you to watch 8 hours straight of the same show. People need to have some self control.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 6:11 pm to Jack Ruby
Without that format Stranger Things likely would never became the hit show it did. It was about as under a radar a release as could be season 1. The fact people were able to binge it immediately, fall in love with it, and then pass the word of mouth to friends caused it to explode.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 6:55 pm to Jack Ruby
I kinda agree but I really enjoyed binging the frick out of it on 4 of July weekend 
Maybe dropping the first 4 then 1 at a time would’ve been cool like some shows, but I’m good either way.
Maybe dropping the first 4 then 1 at a time would’ve been cool like some shows, but I’m good either way.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 7:15 pm to Jack Ruby
Yeah, this would prevent binge watching which I've determined is unhealthy for me. I am only two episodes in and plan on taking a while to watch all. Damn, it takes nearly two years to produce a new season so I want to take it slow.
Posted on 7/11/19 at 8:16 pm to Jack Ruby
Netflix doesn't give a shite about how many people are discussing their shows on message boards, they care about viewership, and its been huge for season 3. I'm sure Netflix has the data to back up that people binging shows is what keeps them subscribing. The quicker you finish Stranger Things, the quicker you can move on to finding a new series to binge and keep you coming back for more.
Besides, I'm pretty sure they already tried the weekly releases for a couple of shows, and it didn't work.
ETA: You're lying to yourself if you don't think this show is being talked about all over the internet right now.
Besides, I'm pretty sure they already tried the weekly releases for a couple of shows, and it didn't work.
ETA: You're lying to yourself if you don't think this show is being talked about all over the internet right now.
This post was edited on 7/11/19 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:22 am to Jack Ruby
I'd much rather have everything come out at once.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:46 am to Jack Ruby
Yeah, I don't have a lot of time for TV viewing so it's dicey avoiding spoilers when the show is released all at one. That said, wife and kids are out of town this weekend so I'll easily finish the series this weekend.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:54 am to Jack Ruby
I actually agree.
I feel like if I do not watch a show within the first week it's out on Netflix then why bother? No one is discussing it anymore.
The only time it is nice is if you happen to be sick right when one releases and you have something fun to do while bed ridden.
I feel like if I do not watch a show within the first week it's out on Netflix then why bother? No one is discussing it anymore.
The only time it is nice is if you happen to be sick right when one releases and you have something fun to do while bed ridden.
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 8:55 am
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:06 am to Jack Ruby
Oh yes, lets force people to stay subscribed to Netflix for months until their favorite show finishes airing so some dudes can discuss it on a message board.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:24 am to Jack Ruby
Binge watching kills the social aspect of tv consumption.
No water cooler talk, etc.
No water cooler talk, etc.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:54 pm to Jack Ruby
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once, but by releasing them all, it actually hurts shows
I don’t watch Stranger Things, but downvoted. Let me binge.
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