Outer Range

[beachcat]

Im trying to stay interested...but it drags on. anyone else watch?

 

[RoseRed]

I've seen the first 4 episodes. I've liked it so far.

 

[SamSpade]

I think, in general, streaming services have latched onto the notion that for any series, they need to pump out 10+ episodes, with the entire season telling one story. But like a lot of series - and movies - they have a two episode STORY with a 10 episode schedule.

So what happens is, you get either a really drawn out plot - or a lot of filler episodes which attempt to flesh out the stories by giving say, background on characters in the form of flashbacks.

I think what we're likely to see from now on, is shorter series.

My general feeling is that the FIRST episode's biggest plan ought to be to "hook" me as a viewer. If I'm generous and give it three and it still bores the hell out of me, I'm done. It's not as though there aren't seemingly infinite alternatives.

 

[GURPS]

TV shows used to ' solve ' the problem in a single episode ... but writers could do a better job with the long form story telling

 

[Clem72]

TV shows used to ' solve ' the problem in a single episode ... but writers could do a better job with the long form story telling

Why not both? Worked for X-Files, monster of the day + overarching story.

 

[GURPS]

Why not both? Worked for X-Files, monster of the day + overarching story.

Elementary did this as well as Warehouse 13

 

[Clem72]

Elementary did this as well as Warehouse 13

Those were both good, though I somehow forgot about Elementary after several seasons (maybe they took an extended break) and of course W13 just ended abruptly.

I also really enjoyed Fringe, however I don't think they continued the solve 1 problem per episode format very long.

 

[GURPS]

forgot about Elementary after several seasons (maybe they took an extended break)

No but they had a split season schedule of most cable tv

 

[GURPS]

and of course W13 just ended abruptly.

Yeah I was not thrilled with the end