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Streaming changed television forever — but it may also be quietly killing the communities that form around it.
In this episode of Egotastic FunTime, JP looks at how 8-episode seasons, multi-year gaps, binge releases, and shorter runs are making it harder for fandoms to grow, connect, and stay excited between seasons.
Shows used to have time to breathe. Characters had more room to develop. Fans had months to talk, speculate, argue, rewatch, and build a community around what they loved. Now, a season can arrive, disappear in a weekend, and leave fans waiting two or three years for the next chapter.
So what happens to fandom when the conversation ends almost as soon as it begins?
This episode explores how modern streaming habits are changing television, why longer seasons helped fandom thrive, and whether the current model is actually hurting the shows it was supposed to help.
If you love television, science fiction, fandom, streaming, or pop culture, this one is for you.
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