tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512870689197311087.post6523524992692030107..comments2023-05-09T02:31:07.268-07:00Comments on CTCS 587: TV Theory 2017: Core Post 5: Post Television Tara McPhersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874394027026185133noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512870689197311087.post-50710737091933773462017-04-25T10:29:32.007-07:002017-04-25T10:29:32.007-07:00I liked your reading of McPherson's article in...I liked your reading of McPherson's article in relation to current viewing practices. I wonder if, in addition to us being motivated by spoilers, which creates new versions of anxiety, if we are similarly motivated by theories around shows. In addition to us being terrified of spoilers in the case of missing a show when it airs / when it releases, it seems to me that current fan culture surrounding a show also motivates us to "scan and search" the deep internet for potential theories of plot lines to come (here, I'm thinking about Game of Thrones and shows of the like).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861944770629609692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5512870689197311087.post-6461645626213790292017-04-24T21:05:43.270-07:002017-04-24T21:05:43.270-07:00Interesting point about spoilers being a result of...Interesting point about spoilers being a result of FOMO. As the media landscape is becoming increasingly populated with shows, I wonder if we'll ever reach a point where spoilers becomes less of a concern. Of course, there are still programs that are "must-see" and therefore exhibit the most immediate response that brings with it the discussion of narrative content. But on the other hand, if viewership becomes increasingly fractured among a diverse assortment of programming, is it possible that the risk of spoilers will become limited?Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189654811524037827noreply@blogger.com