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ยป why do some good tv shows start off so slowly?
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post 1683604483 05-29-2023, 09:06 AM
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why do some good tv shows start off so slowly?

sup brahs hope you're all doin well...

i have been binge watching some series lately and wtf i can't understand if it's just me but...

-breaking bad (started pretty slowly, turned amazing into like season 2-4, then had the best ending i've ever seen in a tv show)

-the sopranos (first season started slow af then got amazing around season 3 and was awesome until the end, even though the ending was sudden)

-game of thrones (currently watching this and on season 3 episode 2... but the first season the first few episodes i fell asleep tbh... but then the ending of the seasons episodes like s01e10 throw in a curveball and make u wanna start the next season immediately...)




can someone name a good show that started off STRONG?

after game of thrones i plan on watching the wire I think, heard that one around season 3 might be one of the best tv show seasons of all time..
please let me know what i should binge after got and the wire please! i literally never used to watch any tv shows and i'm 28 now lol, trying to see some epic tv shows!
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post 1683605513 05-29-2023, 09:30 AM
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Took a couple tries to get thru Ozark and SOA's first couple of episodes, but both ended up being good.

Had the same probelm with GOT.

Not sure if there'll be another season, but Beef on Netflix probably had the grestest pace of any series I've seen.
post 1683605833 05-29-2023, 09:36 AM
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If you want a show that kicks ass straight from the beginning and only gets better and more dramatic all the way to the very last episode, then I nominate for you Snowfall. That show is better than Breaking Bad.
post 1683605853 05-29-2023, 09:37 AM
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Star Trek TNG is another example
post 1683606003 05-29-2023, 09:39 AM
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Vikings is another. First season is slow af.

The reason is they need to fill out at least 10-12 episodes a season and shows don't go into syndication (where the big $ is) until they hit the 5 season mark. Also usually takes most shows a season or two to find their footing.
post 1683606183 05-29-2023, 09:44 AM
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I recommend Fargo season 1

It stays strong the whole time
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post 1684945743 06-20-2023, 06:15 AM
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Seriously Snowfall is one of the best, if not the absolute best shows I've ever seen. Most shows have that "it just needs to die off already" vibe by the time they reach a certain season. This one only gets more badass the longer it goes on.

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