I have a watchlist full of excellent series I've never started. On a tiring evening I still put on an old comedy episode I've seen three times. Maybe knowing exactly what emotional effort a familiar show requires is part of its appeal, while a new series asks for attention I don't have. Does anyone else use rewatches almost like background comfort food, even when you're excited about new things in theory?
Why people rewatch familiar shows when they have a long watchlist
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Absolutely. A familiar show asks almost nothing of me, which is very appealing after a long day. New shows are nice in theory, but they want...
Absolutely. A familiar show asks almost nothing of me, which is very appealing after a long day. New shows are nice in theory, but they want me to pay attention like I’m on staff.
“Like I’m on staff” is exactly it. Sometimes I don’t want novelty, I want the same joke landing where I expect it to land.
Rewatches also let you catch details without doing homework. If I’m tired, I’d rather spend my attention on comfort than on keeping track of...