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minus-squareryathal@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·2 months agoIt really depends on the type of show and the theme. A comedy can be judged in less than an episode. For a drama I think it’s acceptable for 2-3 episodes being required. If it’s a theme I enjoy, a mediocre show can get half a season of runway.
minus-squareMicrow@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·2 months agoA network comedy should not be judged on its first episode IMO, since that is usually the pilot and the actual show starts with episode 2.
It really depends on the type of show and the theme. A comedy can be judged in less than an episode. For a drama I think it’s acceptable for 2-3 episodes being required. If it’s a theme I enjoy, a mediocre show can get half a season of runway.
A network comedy should not be judged on its first episode IMO, since that is usually the pilot and the actual show starts with episode 2.