Do you regularly watch any shows you wouldn't like to admit to other people? If so, no need to specify what the show(s) is, but what makes you reluctant to have that known? And if you don't, have you encountered this with anyone else?

There are shows whose twists and turns kept us on our toes so much that we developed our own theories. How have those theories compared to canon reveals or developments? When were we super wrong about something? Or when were we the person who called it first (at the kitchen table or in an internet discussion)?

While we might agree or disagree as to which shows succeeded in 2024, the issue of lighting and colors in TV is one that has been an increasing source of debate. Which shows do you think do this well or poorly?

What does representation in television mean to you? Do you find representation important? When did you feel represented in a TV show?

Medical shows are creating buzz right now. Do you agree with the article that old style TV genres are what most people want to watch? And if so is it tied to our historical moment, or just that these have always been people's main TV viewing choices?

What is a show you thought you wouldn't like, but ended up loving? What is a show you thought you'd love, but ended up disappointing you?

Quite a few movies each year are made for the TV market/go direct to streaming. At this year's Oscars there were various references to the importance of seeing movies in theaters. Is it important to you to see movies in theaters or do you prefer to watch them on TV? What about movies that continue TV shows -- do you want those to be in theaters?

EDITED TO ADD: Wikia (I will never call them Fandom) did a survey on streaming services in 2022 which has some interesting details seen in the PDF link.

a) The main things people like about viewing movies at home: the pause button (82%), Subtitles (61%), lower cost (59%) and safer than theaters (38%). ( Read more... )

Do you like having recurring sayings or actions or callbacks in a TV show? This could mean either a character's catchphrase, or something which becomes a staple of the show.

If you're watching non-English shows (Asian, Scandinavian, etc.), what attracted you to them? Was it the genre, the settings, the actors, or something else that appealed to you?

Do particular shows make you think of people you know? Or have friendships been centered on watching shows together?