TV Tuesday: Viewing Resources

[yourlibrarian]

Do you miss printed show episode guides that summed up plots and provided episode facts or are wikis and other online sources equal or better options? What makes you try out new shows? Take the poll ✅

If you have specific resources to recommend or want to detail what you use, please share in a comment!

Poll #34122 TV Resources

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 15

What resources do you use for TV show selection or scheduling?

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Printed guides
2 (13.3%)

Website lists
9 (60.0%)

Your own notes
6 (40.0%)

Social media
8 (53.3%)

Fandom rec lists
6 (40.0%)

Something else
6 (40.0%)

What factors are involved when you choose a new show to watch?

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Cast
10 (66.7%)

Overall theme
11 (73.3%)

Genre
11 (73.3%)

Recommendation from someone you know
6 (40.0%)

Reviews
5 (33.3%)

Recommendation from other viewers
5 (33.3%)

Streaming service "for you" lists
4 (26.7%)

Personal mood
9 (60.0%)

Rating Sites (i.e., Rotten Tomatoes)
2 (13.3%)

Wanting a mix of different types of shows
1 (6.7%)

Showrunners/writers
4 (26.7%)

Ties to other shows (spinoffs, reboots, sister shows)
9 (60.0%)

Fandom for the show/fan-created guides
4 (26.7%)

Something else
1 (6.7%)

Are there resources you use while you're viewing an episode?

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No
2 (13.3%)

Yes, info on the cast/looking up a familiar face
13 (86.7%)

Yes, info on the plot/refresher of a season
1 (6.7%)

Yes, info on particular episodes
5 (33.3%)

Yes, fan reactions to the episode/particular developments
1 (6.7%)

Yes, info about showrunners/writers
2 (13.3%)

Yes, looking for spoilers
2 (13.3%)

Yes, something else
0 (0.0%)