TV Series Dilemma: Rewatch or Risk It, Courtesy of Uncle Bobby's Sage Advice
Uncle Bobby –
I can’t decide if I should start a new TV series or rewatch my favorite show for the 17th time. On one hand, the new series looks interesting, but on the other, I already know I love the old one. What should I do?Stuck on the Couch
Ah, the classic TV dilemma: the thrilling unknown versus the warm, comforting embrace of the same 10 episodes you could probably recite in your sleep. Stuck, you’re asking the wrong question. It’s not about which to watch — it’s about how long you can keep putting off making a decision while scrolling through options on every streaming service.
Now, the logical answer would be to try something new, broaden your horizons, and maybe discover your next favorite show. But where’s the fun in that? New series come with risks — characters you don’t know, plots that require paying attention, and the ever-looming danger of cliffhangers. Who needs that stress? Stick with what’s safe: a show where you already know every joke, every twist, and exactly when to hit “pause” for a snack break.
And let’s face it, nothing beats the power trip of rewatching a show you’ve seen a dozen times. You’re not just a viewer; you’re the master of the storyline. You know when to laugh, when to cry, and when to skip that one boring subplot. It’s not lazy — it’s efficient!
But if the guilt of ignoring something new starts creeping in, here’s a compromise: watch the first episode of the new series and immediately judge it against the impossible standard of your old favorite. If it doesn’t grab you in the first five minutes, you’ve done your due diligence and can go back to the comfort of your 17th rewatch guilt-free.
In short, Stuck, life’s too short to spend it agonizing over TV. Flip a coin, let your cat decide, or just rewatch the show that makes you happiest. After all, the real plot twist is that you’re still procrastinating while the remote’s right there. Press play and move on!
– Uncle Bobby