Appreciation post: the 2 episode rule that changed how I watch shows

I used to drop a show after 20 minutes if it didn't grab me. Then I forced myself to stick with one for at least 2 episodes, and I ended up loving it by episode 5. Has anyone else found a show that took a few episodes to really hit its stride?

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the_keith17d ago

Read somewhere that even The Office took a whole season before people really got into it. Made me give shows way more of a chance than I used to.

sage5217d ago

Ugh yeah that's such a good point. I've definitely quit shows after one episode before and then later kicked myself for it. I remember I watched the first episode of Parks and Rec and was like "this is just The Office but not as good" and almost gave up on it. Now it's one of my all time favorites. So I guess I just gotta trust that sometimes shows need a minute to find their footing, just like I need like three cups of coffee before I'm even a functioning human in the morning.