binge watching – Dahlia DeWinters

Summer Series Watch – Stranger Things

I think I’m the kind of person who’s just over “regular” TV. I’m sick of these fake reality shows. Sorry, but no one’s life is that interesting for me to watch week after week after week. And anyone who actually thinks these reality shows are real…well, I don’t have much to say to that either. That being said, I’ve rediscovered the joy of an actual story which doesn’t include someone getting told off or embarrassed to bring high ratings. The good shows are not only on Netflix and Hulu, but some of the premium channels manage to bring some quality programming also. Today I’m chatting about Stranger Things on Netflix. When I read about this series in a friend’s status on Facebook, I rushed to my Roku to watch it. What a show! Even the title font evokes the feeling of those old Stephen King paperbacks and old push button… Continued

I Don't Binge Watch Shows…and Here's Why

I’ve seen all over social media about how people are planning to order in and binge watch this show or that show on Netflix (my viewing poison of choice) or from their bulging DVR lists. Take it from me, I love some television. I will watch Mountain Monsters, Law and Order (The Lenny Briscoe years), Finding Bigfoot (you know they’re just thisclose to finding Bigfoot, right?) River Monsters and an occasional Tosh.0. But I don’t binge watch. It drives me nuts. Being a detailed oriented person, I tend to notice details and the underlying structure of things. Take Law and Order for instance. The show follows a consistent pattern most times you see it. It’s comforting, knowing what’s coming next, but yet still being entertained by the writing. Most shows, however don’t stand up to that scrutiny. One show I watched on Netflix was so fascinating to me I kept