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03-22-2020, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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Do you prefer episodic format or serialized focused series structure like Build?
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03-22-2020, 08:00 PM | #2 |
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Serial is the go to but with episodic bits too keep the show refreshed. Like how Gaim would occassionally have single filler episodes in between as a breather, like the Gridon and Bravo episode, Kikaider and summer movie tie-in. Granted, the latter two interfered with the storyline a bit, but at least they kept the show breathing.
I don't mind episodic if it is done well especially in W and OOO, but it can be prone to filler, as Wizard demonstrated. Hell, people argued that Drive's first half wasn't as strong, it's mostly due to the episodic nature (though I'd argue people thinking it was weak because Gaim before was a heavily serialized show)
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03-23-2020, 08:24 AM | #3 |
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Depends on the series to be honest. I like episodic formats for simple comedies. Serialized is good for grander more dramatic story telling shows.
Like I would never want Ed, Edd n Eddy to be serialized. But Avatar: The Last Airbender is best serialized, even though it does have some episodic episodes. Either format is good depending on the type of story the writers want to tell. I prefer episodic formats that have a loose connection. That way they all connect narratively but can be consumed individually as independent stories of each other. But not so independent that the show functions as an anthology. |
03-23-2020, 04:14 PM | #4 |
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Depends on the series to be honest. I like episodic formats for simple comedies. Serialized is good for grander more dramatic story telling shows.
Like I would never want Ed, Edd n Eddy to be serialized. But Avatar: The Last Airbender is best serialized, even though it does have some episodic episodes. Either format is good depending on the type of story the writers want to tell. I prefer episodic formats that have a loose connection. That way they all connect narratively but can be consumed individually as independent stories of each other. But not so independent that the show functions as an anthology. For tokusatsu in particular, I like the "episodic but connected" or some other format that balances the two. I find it's best when each episode or pair of episodes (I actually really love the two-episode stories in Kamen Rider, especially W) tells a story of its own, but also has elements that build towards a larger plot. Especially if it starts off mostly episodic, with the amount of overarching plot stuff gradually building up until the final stretch is almost entirely serialized. |
03-23-2020, 09:22 PM | #5 |
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I tend to enjoy shows that start off mostly episodic, but grow more serialized as the series continues.
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