When you rewatch old shows how do you like to watch through it?

*CyberCubed* · 07-15-2013, 11:43 PM

Like most people I've watched tons of TV shows over the years and every few years I revisit them. However most of these shows go on for long periods of time and some have over a hundred episodes, and adding this up is countless hours spent in front f the TV.

Now that is just for one particular show, if you want to rewatch 15-20+ more shows, all with hundreds of episodes, that's a large amount of hours to spend.

How do you watch old TV shows and set apart the time? Do you watch one series through from beginning to end, or only watch select episodes? Do you watch some shows on a set schedule in order to make it through them?

*Powder* · 07-15-2013, 11:49 PM

Methinks you over-analyze a bit too much. Daily life doesn't require an exact science.

*CyberCubed* · 07-15-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Methinks you over-analyze a bit too much. Daily life doesn't require an exact science.

There are only certain amount of hours of a day that are free time when you're not working or obligated to do something else.

Since I imagine everyone watches and or watched more than 10 shows in their lifetime, I'm curious as to how often people revisit old shows and how they have time to rewatch ones that go on a long period of time.

I can easily get through all the old cartoons I've watched, but then you add in live-action and comedies and its a lot more.

RaphAndDonnie · 07-15-2013, 11:53 PM

If it's a show that piles on a lot to remember from the get go (like 2003 Ninja Turtles for example) then I'll probably watch an episode a night but if it's something with a lax continuity then I'll probably skip around and watch a few episodes a day.

~~Leo656~~ · 07-16-2013, 12:23 AM

I'll usually marathon it. Depending on how late in the day I start, it'll either be a whole disc or a whole set, depending obviously what's on it. A set like Lois & Clark that's 22 hour-long episodes, I'll do one or two discs a day, usually.

I can't just sit still and watch TV, though, so if it's a weaker episode or one I've seen a million times I'll often read or draw while it's on.

Luke795 · 07-16-2013, 03:13 AM

I usually marathon the TV shows and movies I watch.

*gobo* · 07-16-2013, 02:45 PM

Marathon, sucka yo blingity. O_o

Gwydion · 07-17-2013, 05:50 PM

I always watch through old shows when I'm working on things (crafting, drawing, sewing, etc) so I usually end up marathoning them. Admittedly it's more listening than watching, but it works best with shows I've seen before so I don't get too distracted. A good way to get things done and revisit some of my favorite shows.

*sdp* · 07-17-2013, 09:52 PM

If a show doesn't have a long run I actually prefer it, because it's easier to get through. I don't watch a lot of TV, I just don't have time and/or rather do something else with my time. If it's a show I really want to check out and it's many episodes I try to marathon it by watching about 3 episodes per weekday, even if it's really good I've noticed 3 episodes is the sweet spot of how much I can take from a franchise, yes sometimes I can watch more but others it's painful to watch more than 3, it all depends on the show. But yeah my usual preferred way is to watch one episode per weekday, because it allows me to really sink the episode in, If I'm enjoying it it lasts longer and it's nostalgic to watch it that way like when I was a kid and becomes a nice habit.

LeoNerdo · 07-17-2013, 10:14 PM

I don't think about it, it just depends on the show. If it's got season sets that are coming out regularly and I'm buying them as they come I will pretty much just watch it in order when I have time. If it's some old show I like on Netflix or something I'll just pick an episode at random every once in a while. Although I'm currently marathoning The Office on Netflix (backwards).

*Guitar_Raph* · 07-17-2013, 10:50 PM

I like to watch some classics, but selected episodes.

I also usually tivo episodes to keep or make quickies (1-2 minutes).

IE: Matthew Lawrence singing, Greg Brady playing guitar & singing, Marvin Marvin (go ahead & groan) doing his Joy Bubble song are all quickies.

When it comes to game shows (either on CBS or GSN), when I have chores to do, my television is like radio.

*chrisdude* · 07-18-2013, 05:43 AM

Since it's rewatching, I feel no pressure to timetable it, or try to get through it at any speed. So I just watch an episode when I feel like it. But I've done this all of three times. 15-20 shows would be like trying to re-live a life.

*CyberCubed* · 07-18-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdude

Since it's rewatching, I feel no pressure to timetable it, or try to get through it at any speed. So I just watch an episode when I feel like it. But I've done this all of three times. 15-20 shows would be like trying to re-live a life.

So you're basically saying you never rewatch things completely?

*Krutch* · 07-18-2013, 09:38 AM

It's rare to go a week where I don't watch a couple episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" or "Smallville", but they aren't in any order. For Smallville, I've generally rewatched the first four seasons to death so lately I've been rewatching the later seasons.

I don't think I've ever rewatched a show I've seen in order unless I'm doing it with a friend for their first time.

07-15-2013, 11:43 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,887	When you rewatch old shows how do you like to watch through it? Like most people I've watched tons of TV shows over the years and every few years I revisit them. However most of these shows go on for long periods of time and some have over a hundred episodes, and adding this up is countless hours spent in front f the TV. Now that is just for one particular show, if you want to rewatch 15-20+ more shows, all with hundreds of episodes, that's a large amount of hours to spend. How do you watch old TV shows and set apart the time? Do you watch one series through from beginning to end, or only watch select episodes? Do you watch some shows on a set schedule in order to make it through them?

07-16-2013, 02:45 PM	#7
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Marathon, sucka yo blingity. O_o __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

07-17-2013, 05:50 PM	#8
Gwydion Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 331	I always watch through old shows when I'm working on things (crafting, drawing, sewing, etc) so I usually end up marathoning them. Admittedly it's more listening than watching, but it works best with shows I've seen before so I don't get too distracted. A good way to get things done and revisit some of my favorite shows. __________________

07-17-2013, 09:52 PM	#9
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	If a show doesn't have a long run I actually prefer it, because it's easier to get through. I don't watch a lot of TV, I just don't have time and/or rather do something else with my time. If it's a show I really want to check out and it's many episodes I try to marathon it by watching about 3 episodes per weekday, even if it's really good I've noticed 3 episodes is the sweet spot of how much I can take from a franchise, yes sometimes I can watch more but others it's painful to watch more than 3, it all depends on the show. But yeah my usual preferred way is to watch one episode per weekday, because it allows me to really sink the episode in, If I'm enjoying it it lasts longer and it's nostalgic to watch it that way like when I was a kid and becomes a nice habit. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

07-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#11
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	I like to watch some classics, but selected episodes. I also usually tivo episodes to keep or make quickies (1-2 minutes). IE: Matthew Lawrence singing, Greg Brady playing guitar & singing, Marvin Marvin (go ahead & groan) doing his Joy Bubble song are all quickies. When it comes to game shows (either on CBS or GSN), when I have chores to do, my television is like radio. __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks!

07-15-2013, 11:49 PM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Methinks you over-analyze a bit too much. Daily life doesn't require an exact science.

07-16-2013, 12:23 AM	#5
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'll usually marathon it. Depending on how late in the day I start, it'll either be a whole disc or a whole set, depending obviously what's on it. A set like Lois & Clark that's 22 hour-long episodes, I'll do one or two discs a day, usually. I can't just sit still and watch TV, though, so if it's a weaker episode or one I've seen a million times I'll often read or draw while it's on.

07-16-2013, 03:13 AM	#6
Luke795 Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 376	I usually marathon the TV shows and movies I watch.

07-17-2013, 10:14 PM	#10
LeoNerdo Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 872	I don't think about it, it just depends on the show. If it's got season sets that are coming out regularly and I'm buying them as they come I will pretty much just watch it in order when I have time. If it's some old show I like on Netflix or something I'll just pick an episode at random every once in a while. Although I'm currently marathoning The Office on Netflix (backwards).

07-18-2013, 05:43 AM	#12
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	Since it's rewatching, I feel no pressure to timetable it, or try to get through it at any speed. So I just watch an episode when I feel like it. But I've done this all of three times. 15-20 shows would be like trying to re-live a life. __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

07-18-2013, 09:38 AM	#14
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	It's rare to go a week where I don't watch a couple episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" or "Smallville", but they aren't in any order. For Smallville, I've generally rewatched the first four seasons to death so lately I've been rewatching the later seasons. I don't think I've ever rewatched a show I've seen in order unless I'm doing it with a friend for their first time.