Editorial
Has Binge-Watching Made Us Worse Viewers?
Once upon a time, television made us wait a week to find out what happened next. We complained, we speculated, and we occasionally threatened the writers. Today, we can devour an entire season before bedtime, assuming bedtime is still part of the plan. But have we gained entertainment at the expense of anticipation, conversation, and a little shared magic? Or are we just getting nostalgic about a time when nobody could program the VCR?
October 26, 2026