It's funny the way TV watching goes in cycles. You started out with episodic TV because people had no way of time-shifting. Then VCRs/DVDs/DVRs came out, and serial shows started becoming more popular, because people had ways to catch up. But then all the time-shifting destroyed the "water cooler talk," because you can't assume anymore that everyone watched the show that was on last night, and "spoiler warnings" are required even after a show has aired. But now that internet discussion of shows is so popular (and so immediate) people seem to be again making an effort to watch stuff when it's on, just so we don't get left behind.
I actually watch a lot of TV as it airs, but half the time I'm watching it online the next day or later that week.
I rarely buy DVDs unless it's a show I really love and expect to watch multiple times, but Blockbuster online is my best friend when it comes to catching up on whole seasons.
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Date: 2009-10-13 08:18 pm (UTC)I actually watch a lot of TV as it airs, but half the time I'm watching it online the next day or later that week.
I rarely buy DVDs unless it's a show I really love and expect to watch multiple times, but Blockbuster online is my best friend when it comes to catching up on whole seasons.