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Coming up, binge-watching ruled the last decade.
Entire seasons dropped at midnight and gone by sunrise because we watched every single episode.
But today, Gen Z is scrolling, streamers are staggering releases, and next episode isn't always a button.
So, was the binge a revolution or a phase?
Today, we'll break down why we watch what we watch, and the way we watch it,
and find out if it's fracturing again, and if it is, what that means for every show that we love.
For decades, watching television followed a simple rhythm.
One episode every week, at the same time, on the same channel.
If you missed an episode, you either waited for a replay or asked someone what happened.
Those were your options.
Then, streaming changed everything.
Suddenly, viewers were no longer waiting for television, television was waiting for viewers.
Entire seasons could appear online overnight, allowing people to watch a story at their own pace.
The phrase "Oh, just one more episode" became a familiar part of everyday life.
But now, the way we watch is changing again.
Streaming companies are reconsidering whether releasing an entire season at the same time is always the best approach.