I do agree. There are some great cinematic series, like early GoT, Star Wars’ Andor or (early) The Boys. But not every series can or even should be trying to be basically such a multi-hour movie, because that means we lose other formats like these long running shows that have room for experiments, eexploration of character and concept, etc.
Related to that, there is also the discussion about release schedule, like should the whole season be dumped at once so you can bingewatch or rather new episodes weekly. These more cinematic shows are fine to be dumped at once, but weekly releases do have their perks, too, and if it just is to discuss it with coworkers in the break room next day. And a series format of 20+ episodes with self-contained stories is better suited for a bit-by-bit release.
There is room for everything on these spectrums, and it’s sad the focus of studios and producers seems to be so narrow.
I do agree. There are some great cinematic series, like early GoT, Star Wars’ Andor or (early) The Boys. But not every series can or even should be trying to be basically such a multi-hour movie, because that means we lose other formats like these long running shows that have room for experiments, eexploration of character and concept, etc.
Related to that, there is also the discussion about release schedule, like should the whole season be dumped at once so you can bingewatch or rather new episodes weekly. These more cinematic shows are fine to be dumped at once, but weekly releases do have their perks, too, and if it just is to discuss it with coworkers in the break room next day. And a series format of 20+ episodes with self-contained stories is better suited for a bit-by-bit release.
There is room for everything on these spectrums, and it’s sad the focus of studios and producers seems to be so narrow.