Plot points aren't arcs.
Report: Discovery moving to Netflix
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Your attempt to define shows with overall story arcs interspersed with standalone episodes (like X-Files and Buffy), as “episodic, I have to conclude, is an attempt to broaden the definition of what you call “episodic,” in order to include good shows (and shows you like) as “episodic” thereby “proving” your point.
Sounds like someone is getting a bit paranoid.
Go back read my very first post in this thread.
It's funny how people try and tell people what they mean. You actually think you know what I mean more than I do? It's called being a troll.
I never once said the show you just mention were 100% episodic. So yes you are making false claims about me.
Quit being a troll.
X-Files is episodic. you are just being argumentative, because that's what you do.
It's very much not.
The X-Files gave birth to a classification of TV series that I refer to as the "Serialized Procedural", which is a series that appears to follow the structural format of your typical 'cop drama' by telling individual standalone 'problem of the week' stories but that simultaneously builds serialization into its base foundation through its overall premise, the use of reoccurring themes or characters, the gradual progression of characters, or some combination of all these things.
Other well-known examples of the Serialized Procedural would be FRINGE, BONES, Sleepy Hollow, and Star Trek Voyager.
The fact that you're currently watching The X-Files doesn't mean you have an accurate understanding or comprehension of what type of series it is... because you don't.
Or maybe you don't
The original debate was that Discovery wasn't doing well because it was a linear story. I argue if they went episodic with overlying story arcs, it would do better. I posted examples of similar shows that were successful at that. X-Files is one of them.
Except Discovery IS episodic with overlying arcs—particularly in this third season. If anything it’s maybe a bit too episodic for my taste
There may be a kernel of truth to the story: perhaps CBS has considered selling older seasons to Netflix or are considering how to increase the visibility of the series. So what? The context of the article is highly suspicious. Moreover, low level entertainment reporting tends to approach stories more from the the perspective of fan concern rather than insider and professional industry awareness. The fact that Discovery season 1 isn't a huge ratings winner on CBS Thursdays isn't terribly remarkable. It isn't big name sports or reality TV, which dominate the Nielsen Ratings. It's also running against the current season of Discovery on the subsidiary streaming network. If I am watching season 3, why would I switch over from CBS All Access to CBS to watch season 1? Around the world, the series constantly appears in the Top 10 Netflix offerings, and in the Top 10 on Parrot Analytics in the US. Wanting to make more off something isn't a sign of weakness.
Except Discovery IS episodic with overlying arcs—particularly in this third season. If anything it’s maybe a bit too episodic for my taste
3rd season has been somewhat. But too little too late. I would have to say we have different definitions of what episodic is.
Clearly it's doing fine since they keep doing it.
Yeah, it I am surprised at how often it keeps failing yet keeps doing it.
You need to calm down, bro. You’re not going to last too long around these parts being this sensitive.
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Also, CBSAA is going to become Paramount+, so I don't think that they are going to get rid of these shows.
You need to calm down, bro. You’re not going to last too long around these parts being this sensitive.
Whatever you say trolly trollster.
People get so bent out of shape when they are proven wrong on an internet forum. Can't stand it can you?
lmao!
Please don't call other posters trolls, it's against the forum rules. If you have concerns about a rule breach, hit notify moderator.
Sweet, I already regularly watch TOS, TAS, TNG, DS9, Voyager and Enterprise there. Now move the movies back, move Lower Decks, Picard, Ready Room and After Trek over, put Prodigy, Section 31 and Strange New Worlds there when they start, maybe somehow get some Youtube fan series on there, and I'll have some day long marathons in my future. Always assuming that this applies to Canadian Netflix.
Speaking of trolls, I noticed the twitter account of the source for this rumour was trolling the Star Trek CBS page (the ubiquitous and always unfunny response - "What was your favourite Georgiou scene" "When she left"). That same account also claims that Enterprise is an infinitely better looking and better produced series than the current ones.
Given that sort of behaviour alone, I wouldn't be putting much faith in anything it claims about modern Trek.
Given that sort of behaviour alone, I wouldn't be putting much faith in anything it claims about modern Trek.
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Pretty much tells me what I need to know.
Not that I find the rumor to be believable in the first place.
Well the fact is Discovery is already on Netflix. Just not on Netflix in the U.S.
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