Films or TV-series

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

In general, do you prefer watching films or TV-series? Except for cartoons as a child, I always prefered watching films, but now with the TV-series hype I've attempted to watch more TV-series.

[Wesley]

I prefer watching tv series, as you get to know more about the characters over time and it's easier to watch a 30-40 minute episode rather than an hour and a half film. One thing I like about films, though, is once you've watched one, it's finished, whereas a tv series can take a long time to do that.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I prefer watching tv series, as you get to know more about the characters over time and it's easier to watch a 30-40 minute episode rather than an hour and a half film. One thing I like about films, though, is once you've watched one, it's finished, whereas a tv series can take a long time to do that.

Yeah, especially with all these breaks between the episodes. (since I've checked out at Youtube fans many other series also complain over the same thing)

[Prowler]

Not really fair to compare both since they have different pacing and production value.

I guess I'd take a good tv show over a good movie any day since following a series with characters I like is fun.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Another positive things for film is that you'll need to "worry" less about characters changing actor.

[Prowler]

Another positive things for film is that you'll need to "worry" less about characters changing actor.
Didn't they film the whole LoTR trilogy in a row in order to avoid actors departing or even dying?

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Didn't they film the whole LoTR trilogy in a row in order to avoid actors departing or even dying?

I don't know, but it's not a bad concept of working that way.

[Jephael]

In both cases when I really like the characters and watch what they go through, the endings always leave me wanting to see what happens next. With TV shows, you always have the possibility of a follow-up, be it a spin-off or reunion special like what they're about to do with Will and Grace. Movies on the other hand tend to leave ya hanging, especially one-shot stories.

[Splinter the boss]

if I were to pick, I'd take a good TV series because, as others have said, watching characters grow is fun, and there are possibilities for various twists.

[chrisdude]

I'm not huge on TV. There are very, very few shows that retain my interest. Right now, TMNT and Legends of Tomorrow are the only shows I follow. There are lots of shows I've seen and liked, or used to watch and lost track of. Even after watching some for years, I'll eventually drift off. After a while, they start to feel like a to-do list. And half the time, they end poorly because of having little or no notice for before they end.

On the other hand, I don't watch a ton of movies, either...

[Powder]

I've got plenty of movies I love but I don't really consider myself a "movie guy". I definitely lean in favor of series'.

[Prowler]

I've got plenty of movies I love but I don't really consider myself a "movie guy". I definitely lean in favor of series'.
I've been meaning to watch more movies lately but I don't think I'll ever be that "watching a movie per day" guy.

[snake]

They're two completely different mediums that can't be compared fairly.

[Wildcat]

Well I typically don't get into TV series, not even sitcoms, until they've hit reruns so I can watch a good handful if I'm interested it. I watch a lot of cartoons.

I'm able to get into movies more I guess. They do "wrap up" in 2 hours or so.

I don't prefer one over the other. TV is pretty much on par with movies now for special effects and stuff.

[DestronMirage22]

They're two completely different mediums that can't be compared fairly.

Agreed. There are multiple things that contribute to both being good, but which you'd prefer is always up to personal preference. Movies can have multi-million dollar budgets and look spectacular, but with their limited run-times, you might not get much in terms of story. While with T.V. shows it's the opposite; they probably won't look as good as movies do, but they sure can tell good stories throughout their runs.

I prefer shows. I like to get invested in the characters, and have good stories played out over time.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I think live-action TV-series should run for maybe one-two seasons, and then get cancelled to avoid becoming "soap operas".