Unpopular opinion: Binge culture has made show discussions with family feel like a race
I've observed that during family gatherings, instead of sharing diverse viewing experiences, everyone rushes to finish the same series to participate in conversations. This creates pressure where slower watchers, like my aunt, feel left out if they haven't caught up by the next visit. For example, at our last dinner, talk about a popular drama stalled because half the table hadn't seen past episode three, leading to awkward silences. It's shifting our interactions from organic exchanges to scheduled debriefs.