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A recurring theme was the decline of traditional TV and film storytelling in favor of high-production, short-season series that favor style over substance. The hosts lamented how serialized storytelling—once a reliable method of engaging audiences—has devolved into drawn-out, filler-heavy episodes that dissipate interest over years-long gaps. They reminisced about the golden age of episodic television, with seasons packed with 22–26 episodes, which fostered community discussions and shared excitement. Today’s trend of mini-seasons, long hiatuses, and seasonal resets has sapped cultural relevance and leads viewers to forget plotlines, much like the decline of shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.