Films or TV-series

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 01-20-2017, 04:09 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 04:38 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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* · 01-20-2017, 05:04 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 05:30 PM

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

*Prowler* · 01-20-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

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* · 01-20-2017, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

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* · 01-20-2017, 06:54 PM

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 · 01-20-2017, 09:49 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 10:24 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 10:30 PM

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* · 01-20-2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 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'.

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* · 01-20-2017, 11:11 PM

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

*Wildcat* · 01-20-2017, 11:49 PM

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* · 01-21-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

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* · 01-21-2017, 04:09 AM

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

01-20-2017, 04:09 PM	#1
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Films or TV-series 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.

01-20-2017, 04:38 PM	#2
Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,597	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. __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines)

01-20-2017, 06:54 PM	#8
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	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. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

01-20-2017, 09:49 PM	#9
Splinter the boss Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Posts: 938	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. __________________ "I am absolute, lower your head!"

01-20-2017, 10:24 PM	#10
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	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... __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

01-20-2017, 05:30 PM	#5
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Another positive things for film is that you'll need to "worry" less about characters changing actor.

01-20-2017, 10:30 PM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	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'.

01-20-2017, 11:11 PM	#13
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	They're two completely different mediums that can't be compared fairly.

01-20-2017, 11:49 PM	#14
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	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. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

01-21-2017, 04:09 AM	#16
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	I think live-action TV-series should run for maybe one-two seasons, and then get cancelled to avoid becoming "soap operas".