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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: 27

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

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Printed guides
2 (7.4%)

Website lists
16 (59.3%)

Your own notes
11 (40.7%)

Social media
14 (51.9%)

Fandom rec lists
10 (37.0%)

Something else
7 (25.9%)

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

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Cast
17 (63.0%)

Overall theme
20 (74.1%)

Genre
20 (74.1%)

Recommendation from someone you know
13 (48.1%)

Reviews
6 (22.2%)

Recommendation from other viewers
8 (29.6%)

Streaming service "for you" lists
7 (25.9%)

Personal mood
18 (66.7%)

Rating Sites (i.e., Rotten Tomatoes)
4 (14.8%)

Wanting a mix of different types of shows
4 (14.8%)

Showrunners/writers
6 (22.2%)

Ties to other shows (spinoffs, reboots, sister shows)
17 (63.0%)

Fandom for the show/fan-created guides
11 (40.7%)

Something else
1 (3.7%)

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

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No
3 (11.1%)

Yes, info on the cast/looking up a familiar face
23 (85.2%)

Yes, info on the plot/refresher of a season
3 (11.1%)

Yes, info on particular episodes
8 (29.6%)

Yes, fan reactions to the episode/particular developments
2 (7.4%)

Yes, info about showrunners/writers
3 (11.1%)

Yes, looking for spoilers
4 (14.8%)

Yes, something else
1 (3.7%)

yourlibrarian

Do you tend to buy things related to favorite TV shows? These might be official merchandise sold in stores or fan creations such as crafts or art. Whether yes or no, fill out the poll!

Poll #33848 Merchandise

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 47

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Have you ever bought anything related to a TV show (either official or unofficial work)?

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Yes
44 (95.7%)

No
2 (4.3%)

If yes, do you still have what you bought?

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Yes
22 (50.0%)

No
1 (2.3%)

Some of them
21 (47.7%)

What sorts of thing(s) have you bought?

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Action figures
20 (44.4%)

Toys other than action figures
20 (44.4%)

Games or puzzles
13 (28.9%)

Fanworks
16 (35.6%)

Crafts
11 (24.4%)

Something for car/bike etc.
4 (8.9%)

Books
34 (75.6%)

Artwork
20 (44.4%)

Something wearable
32 (71.1%)

Posters or photos
22 (48.9%)

Pet accessories or toys
0 (0.0%)

Holiday decor
9 (20.0%)

Props, clothes or set pieces from the TV show
2 (4.4%)

Notebooks or school materials
10 (22.2%)

Food
8 (17.8%)

Calendars
14 (31.1%)

Office items
7 (15.6%)

Other household goods not yet mentioned
6 (13.3%)

Something else not yet mentioned (add in comments!)
8 (17.8%)

Has your interest in show related items changed over time?

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Yes
18 (40.0%)

For some fandoms but not others
14 (31.1%)

For some types of items but not others
9 (20.0%)

No
4 (8.9%)

Do you shop specifically for TV items?

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Yes
1 (2.4%)

Yes, for some types of items
5 (11.9%)

Yes, for some shows
12 (28.6%)

No, I just buy when I come across them
19 (45.2%)

No, I am usually gifted with them
3 (7.1%)

No, I do not own any TV related items
2 (4.8%)

Have you ever bought any TV related items specifically as collectibles?

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Yes
5 (11.6%)

Yes, but not for resale/as an investment
16 (37.2%)

No
22 (51.2%)

Are there items you'd buy immediately if only they were made/you could find them?

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Yes
31 (70.5%)

No
13 (29.5%)

Are there any items you regret having bought?

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Yes
13 (31.0%)

No
29 (69.0%)

Are there any items you'd like but can't afford?

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Yes
19 (44.2%)

Could afford them but they'd be too impractical
5 (11.6%)

Could afford them but think they're overpriced
6 (14.0%)

No
13 (30.2%)

Has anyone ever gifted you a TV show item that you already had?

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Yes
8 (18.2%)

No
36 (81.8%)

Are there TV shows you think need to have more merchandise available?

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Yes (tell us which ones!)
19 (46.3%)

No
22 (53.7%)

Are your TV items on display?

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Yes, inside my home
35 (77.8%)

Yes, at my workplace or other location
7 (15.6%)

Yes, I wear TV merchandise
22 (48.9%)

Yes, when I am with friends
7 (15.6%)

Yes, when I am at a con/someplace with other fans
9 (20.0%)

Yes, they're shown on my online accounts
6 (13.3%)

No
10 (22.2%)

yourlibrarian

Although it’s still possible to see shows ad-free, this not only costs more but some options are ad-only. So how do you deal with ads?

Poll #33698 Ad Free TV

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 51

How do you feel about ads in your TV programs?

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I don't mind them
5 (9.8%)

I dislike having ads
15 (29.4%)

I hate having to see ads
23 (45.1%)

I like watching ads
2 (3.9%)

It depends on the ads
3 (5.9%)

It depends on the shows
3 (5.9%)

How many ad seconds per half hour are too much?

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Any
24 (50.0%)

10-20 seconds total
4 (8.3%)

Up to 60 seconds total
5 (10.4%)

Up to 120 seconds total
10 (20.8%)

Up to 240 seconds total
4 (8.3%)

Up to 360 seconds total
1 (2.1%)

Over 360 seconds
0 (0.0%)

Have you ever gotten personalized ads when watching shows?

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Yes
6 (12.2%)

No
14 (28.6%)

Not sure
29 (59.2%)

Would you prefer product placement to ads?

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Yes
3 (6.0%)

No
18 (36.0%)

Depends on how intrusive the product placement is
25 (50.0%)

Depends on the show
3 (6.0%)

Depends on the products
1 (2.0%)

If you don't like ads, what makes them intrusive?

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Takes time to watch/forward through
28 (58.3%)

Too much repetition of the same ad/product
38 (79.2%)

Interrupts the narrative too frequently
33 (68.8%)

Jarring shift from show to ad
33 (68.8%)

Ads are louder than shows
32 (66.7%)

Causes technical problems
8 (16.7%)

Something else I'll mention in comments
3 (6.2%)

Are there ads you would like to see?

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No
33 (67.3%)

Yes, if they featured products I like
1 (2.0%)

Yes, if they featured people I like
3 (6.1%)

Yes, if they were funny
7 (14.3%)

Yes, if they were emotional/enjoyable
6 (12.2%)

Yes, if they were for other shows I might like
10 (20.4%)

Yes, if they were for tie-in things to the show I'm watching
3 (6.1%)

Yes, if they were gamified
0 (0.0%)

Yes, if the product connected to the show in a fun way
4 (8.2%)

Yes, something else I'll mention in comments
3 (6.1%)

yourlibrarian

It’s pretty obvious these days that for many if not most shows, the 3 month break between seasons rarely applies. What is your preferred length of breaks between seasons? Are breaks between seasons too long these days?

Poll #33651 Season Breaks

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 35

Do you find breaks between seasons to be too long (in general)?

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Yes
15 (44.1%)

No
4 (11.8%)

Depends on the show
14 (41.2%)

Depends on another factor I'll mention in comments
1 (2.9%)

Which comes closest to how long of a break do you prefer between seasons?

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3 months
8 (23.5%)

6 months
11 (32.4%)

9 months
8 (23.5%)

1 year
7 (20.6%)

18 months
0 (0.0%)

2 years or more
0 (0.0%)

What factors might affect how long of a break you find suitable?

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How many episodes each season has
27 (77.1%)

If it's the first season versus a show that has many seasons
8 (22.9%)

The genre of the show
9 (25.7%)

If the show relies on big cliffhangers at the end of seasons
16 (45.7%)

If the actors are very in demand and you'd prefer any wait to a cancellation
14 (40.0%)

If you're only somewhat into the show
14 (40.0%)

If the plot is complex and you don't want to have to keep rewatching before a new season starts
15 (42.9%)

If a long wait means you lose track of its return
23 (65.7%)

If a long wait means it gets supplanted by other shows you watch
14 (40.0%)

Something else mentioned in comments
0 (0.0%)

yourlibrarian

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It's easy to try out a lot of different shows nowadays, but maybe harder to decide what to stick with. What was the longest you ever watched a show before giving up on it?

Poll #32984 What was the longest you ever watched a show before giving up on it?

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 37

The longest I watched was...

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Less than 1 episode
1 (2.7%)

1 episode
0 (0.0%)

2-3 episodes
3 (8.1%)

4-6 episodes
2 (5.4%)

7-12 episodes
0 (0.0%)

13-18 episodes
0 (0.0%)

19-24 episodes
1 (2.7%)

25-44 episodes
4 (10.8%)

45-66 episodes
4 (10.8%)

67-88 episodes
1 (2.7%)

89-111 episodes
3 (8.1%)

Over 111 episodes
18 (48.6%)

yourlibrarian

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While

misbegotten and I still have various Tuesday questions pending we also wanted to ask readers what questions you might suggest for future weeks. Fill in the poll below with your suggestions.

Poll #32242 TV Tuesday Questions

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5

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What question would you like to see asked in a future TV Tuesday?

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yourlibrarian

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TV soundtracks have become a leading way for music artists to get people interested in their work. How have you responded to them?

Poll #31932 TV Music

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 39

Have you ever discovered new music you like from watching a TV show?

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No
0 (0.0%)

Yes, once
1 (2.6%)

Yes, a few times
23 (59.0%)

Yes, regularly
13 (33.3%)

Yes, it's my main source of music discovery
2 (5.1%)

Are there shows you otherwise like but actually dislike the music they use?

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No
19 (50.0%)

Yes, but it doesn't bother me
15 (39.5%)

Yes, and I find it annoys me
4 (10.5%)

Is there an artist whose work you've bought or who you've followed because of hearing them on a TV show?

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Yes
31 (79.5%)

No
8 (20.5%)

Have you ever bought a TV soundtrack, or an album with TV themes?

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No
13 (33.3%)

Yes
24 (61.5%)

I would have if the one I wanted was available
2 (5.1%)

Do you have a favorite TV soundtrack composer?

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No
25 (64.1%)

Yes
14 (35.9%)

Is there a show whose music seems to partner with the writing to develop the plot?

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No
13 (46.4%)

Yes, and I'll tell you about it in comments
15 (53.6%)

yourlibrarian

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How many new shows do you try out a year? These would be new to you, not necessarily new shows, and by "try out" we mean you've watched at least one episode.

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

71 - 80

81 or more

EDITED TO ADD: Apologies for the poll problems! There was an error in the first draft of the poll and this was fixed and then tested to produce a result. Since it didn't seem to work for anyone else, I tried creating a new poll and copying it in, but this doesn't seem to function either. If anyone has any ideas we can test them out. Otherwise, just comment with what would have been your choice.

yourlibrarian

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What are your viewing patterns? When are you most likely to be watching something?

Poll #31705 Viewing Time

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 36

When does the majority of your TV watching occur?

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According to mood
17 (47.2%)

Specific time of day
16 (44.4%)

Specific days of the week
7 (19.4%)

While doing other things
18 (50.0%)

When I'm binging something I like
14 (38.9%)

When I'm watching with others
10 (27.8%)

When old favorites have new seasons
9 (25.0%)

Something else
1 (2.8%)

yourlibrarian

We haven't had a poll in a while, nor have we had meta posts made to

tv_talk for quite a while. So some questions below:

Poll #31545 TV Meta

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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 33

What meta topics about TV shows do you like to read?

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Episode breakdowns
18 (54.5%)

Season reviews
15 (45.5%)

Character studies
24 (72.7%)

Ship exploration
19 (57.6%)

Comparisons of shows
18 (54.5%)

Exploring themes across shows
22 (66.7%)

Analyzing behind the scenes factors
15 (45.5%)

Examining writing choices
20 (60.6%)

Detaling artistic choices (lighting, wardrobe, set design, etc.)
17 (51.5%)

Writing about TV as an industry, present or historical
12 (36.4%)

Writing about TV as it represents societies
12 (36.4%)

Writing about TV audiences or fandoms
16 (48.5%)

Something else
1 (3.0%)

What meta topic about TV shows do you find the MOST interesting?

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Episode breakdowns
4 (12.9%)

Season reviews
1 (3.2%)

Character studies
4 (12.9%)

Ship exploration
2 (6.5%)

Comparisons of shows
3 (9.7%)

Exploring themes across shows
4 (12.9%)

Analyzing behind the scenes factors
1 (3.2%)

Examining writing choices
3 (9.7%)

Detaling artistic choices (lighting, wardrobe, set design, etc.)
5 (16.1%)

Writing about TV as an industry, present or historical
2 (6.5%)

Writing about TV as it represents societies
1 (3.2%)

Writing about TV audiences or fandoms
0 (0.0%)

Something else
1 (3.2%)

yourlibrarian

I realized that in last Saturday's post I failed to mention I was watching Dancing With the Stars. For some reason, I often forget to include it in shows I watch even though I've been doing so since it began.

As we haven't done one in a while, a poll! ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

Most major streaming services now have a lower-cost tier with ads or are completely ad supported. This article suggested other changes to the viewing experience may be on the way with breaking news interruptions What do you see as essential or desirable in the streaming experience? ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

It's another Saturday and once again we're asking what you've been watching over the past week and what you think of it.

We also have a question about the format for Speak Up Saturday. The mods originally planned to do a variety of topics -- which might pop up as polls on Tuesdays or questions on Saturdays. However there was an enthusiastic response to our first "What are you watching?" with a request for more.

Would readers prefer to have this same question every Saturday? A short poll: ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

This article is one of many I've seen in the last few years talking about how Americans increasingly view TV with captions. Does anyone know of similar changes outside the U.S.?

In the meantime, a poll! ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

This article from 2022 talks about how much content we now have.

"The number of available series on broadcast, cable and streaming has increased every year since 2008 save for 2020’s pandemic-impacted production slowdown, with 2021 setting a new record of 1,923 series. Streaming now accounts for over half (51.5%) of all original series in the U.S., a monumental jump from the 12.9% share in 2016."

Even if the number of new shows dropped since 2021, that's still a LOT of new shows. How often do you finish a series? ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

Although TV viewing has changed continously, this article from 2022 talks about the decline of TV audiences because of so much delayed viewing.

Which leads us to ask -- how do you tend to watch shows? ( Read more... )

Edited to add: Thanks to feurioo for a link to this news article and the rather relevant graph:

yourlibrarian

Welcome to our first TV Tuesday!

We thought we might run a poll that gets people sharing what sorts of TV they like to watch. We may have forgotten categories, so let us know in comments how you'd describe favorite types of shows. Let's see what we have in common! ( Read more... )

yourlibrarian

Welcome to our first Speak Up Saturday! As we mentioned in our re-opening post, we wanted to poll the community about what rules we should have in

tv_talk when it comes to spoilers.

We want to encourage discussion about shows that are not recent, but we don't want to spoil someone's enjoyment of a show that they have not watched yet. On the other hand, we don't want to make posting, commenting, or reading unwieldy.

Therefore, we would like to ask you about your preferences. What would you like to see as the rule for spoilers in posts and comments? ( Read more... )

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