c/binge-worthy-shows

Just realized I've been watching shows on my phone with the brightness all the way down

I was at my friend's apartment in Chicago and saw her watching 'The Bear' on her TV, and the colors were so vivid. I'd been squinting at a dark screen for months thinking it was fine. Anyone else have a dumb viewing habit they didn't notice?

Overheard a couple at the diner arguing about whether to start 'The Bear' or 'Severance'

They were debating for ten minutes about which show had a better first episode to hook them. What's your go-to show for convincing someone in just one episode?

My power went out last night right at the finale of 'Shogun'. Had to finish it on my phone.

Vent: That new sibling rivalry show messed with my head

Binged it last weekend and now I'm overthinking every fight with my brother. Seriously, be careful if you have a tense family, lmao.

After we finished that family drama series, I saw my brother differently.

We spent all Sunday watching this show where two brothers constantly butt heads. It dawned on me that my own fights with my brother are just us figuring things out, not real anger. What shows have made you see your family differently?

Noticed my whole street is obsessed with a different show each week

Last weekend, I was walking my dog and overheard three different talks about three different shows. It hit me that we're all in our own little binge bubbles now. Back in the day, it felt like everyone was watching the same thing on cable. Now with all these streaming picks, it's hard to find stuff to chat about. What are you all binging lately?

Thought 'The Bear' was just noise until I really watched it

I used to skip it because the kitchen chaos felt overwhelming. Then I saw how every yell and pan slam tells a deeper story. Now I've binged it twice.

Rewatching Lost made me appreciate weekly drops again.

Used to hate the wait, now it builds the hype.

Warning: Binging this thriller helped me shake off a bad mood (seriously)

Some say funny shows are the best pick-me-up, while others think serious ones help more. I just finished a dark series and it oddly lifted my spirits. What do you guys think?

Shoutout to the shows that made me question right and wrong

Binge watching whole seasons at once is so different from waiting each week. I got really into a show where the main character does some shady stuff, and it made me wonder if I should even be cheering for them. Back then, I had more time to think about each episode.

My kids couldn't believe we used to plan our weeks around show times

I mean, back in the day, you had to be home at 8 PM on Thursday to catch your favorite show, or you'd miss it. Now, with streaming, everything's just there whenever you want, which is great, but idk, it feels different somehow. Does anyone else get a bit nostalgic for that, or is it just me?

PSA: My TV app keeps suggesting shows about wars.

Hit me with some peaceful slice-of-life recommendations before I enlist out of boredom.

My kid now quotes reality TV judges at dinner

We marathoned a baking competition last week, and now my son critiques my pancakes like he's on the panel. It's equal parts hilarious and mildly insulting.

Totally changed my mind about baking shows being boring

I always thought those competition baking shows were just background noise while I did other stuff. But my friend made me watch that new pottery one on the streaming service, the gentle one with all the nice people. Now I'm three seasons deep and looking up local clay classes. Something about watching folks quietly make beautiful things just hooked me. It feels like the opposite of stress.

My barista and I bonded over a fantasy series recommendation.

Sharing show tips with casual acquaintances can lead to surprising friendships.

Binging a space show sparked my interest in telescopes

I just finished watching this amazing series about astronauts. It was so gripping that I watched it all in one weekend. Now I've started learning about planets and stars. I even bought a small telescope to check out the moon. It's crazy how a TV show can open up a whole new hobby.

Always skipped medical dramas, but 'Scrubs' on a slow night shift got me.

Its humor during grim moments showed me how balanced these shows can be.