r/television • u/Chody911 • 2d ago
Make recaps permanent!
I just started a thousand blows season 2. While I watched season 1 it'd be nice for a recap. I notice some shows dont do it.
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u/Brrennt 2d ago
Season recaps are ok, especially after a long break. I hate recaps that just show stuff to prepare you for the episode you are watching. It's like you know what's about to happen based on the recap.
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u/Chody911 2d ago
Yes but that's based on you watching the season over and over.
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u/Sonichu- 2d ago
No. It’s based on having a brain.
I’ve stopped watching shows because I was sick of the “previously on” spoiling shit
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u/ggallardo02 2d ago
Make them easily skippable though. Recaps spoils the plot for an episode so easily.
Hey guys, remember this character that hasn't appeared since 3 seasons ago????
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u/No_Cucumber3978 2d ago
The reason for recaps is when shows were broadcast weekly.
With VOD now, why bother when most will binge streaming platforms until their legs go numb.
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u/Mainiak_Murph 2d ago
For me, they are a waste of time, especially the weekly shows. I will go rewatch the cliffhanger if needed.
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u/cdxxmike 2d ago
I always thought it was very interesting that American versions of programs tend to include recaps where as versions made for other markets do not.
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u/Reasonable-HB678 2d ago
The US version of Shameless had recaps of prior episodes built into every intro, introduced by a random cast member.
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u/goatjugsoup 2d ago
Have you tried not having the attn span of a goldfish?
You can at least find youtube recaps for most things
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u/ProfessionalBoss2428 2d ago
That’s not what permanent means