bluebirdgm t1_jcvc9ub wrote on March 19, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Reply to comment by anasui1 in What’s your favorite time-loop / “Groundhog Day” episode of a TV show? by wet_bandits23

My gripe with “Year of Hell” is my general gripe with the series, even though one may chalk it up to it being a product of the times.

The “Year of Hell” should have taken about 26 episodes, not two.

stealthsjw t1_jcvhsup wrote on March 19, 2023 at 9:41 PM

You must enjoy the newer trek shows then?

bluebirdgm t1_jcvj1az wrote on March 19, 2023 at 9:49 PM

I recognize that some have their flaws, but generally, yes. I like that storylines can be drawn out through multiple episodes and balanced with single-episode stories. Being less episodic is not a source of newer Trek’s problems.

stealthsjw t1_jcvjrwl wrote on March 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Interesting. For me the only newer trek I enjoy is SNW, but I think just I find constant cliffhangers too stressful. Each to their own!

Delicious-Tachyons t1_jcyve8m wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:43 PM

no no the problem with that is when the premise is stretched too thin it becomes unbearable because every episode ends on a cliffhanger because there's no resolution so it's a 'blue balls' situation.

Then you never go back and rewatch it because you can't just pick out one favourite episode - you have to watch the full season to get the payoff.