Do you binge-watch?
By Torunn
@Torunn (8607)
Norway
July 20, 2019 12:37pm CST
I've never binge-watched anything before, as I've only had old-fashioned TV. Since they changed the net- and TV-deal where I live I haven't got a TV-package yet, I decided I try other stuff first.
What I've done before is binge-read. I'd find an author I liked and read everything I could find, or everything til I started on a book I didn't like.
When I found how to connect my TV to my computer I started with some Father Brown episodes. Then I watched the second series of Trapped (Icelandic crime series). I've now found out that I can watch German documentaries on ZDF. Probably also other places, but I still have many left. Today I've seen one about the Vatican, two about genes and now I'm in the middle of one about the Stone Age.
I have friends that will binge-watch Say yes to the dress or Home and away.
Do you binge-watch? And if you do, what do you watch?
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jul 19
I binge watch entire series.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jul 19
@Torunn Too many shows to name.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
21 Jul 19
I watched 5 minutes of "Say yes to the dress" because my friends recommended it. Took "revenge" by recommending a fascinating documentary about how they lacked blood for operations in some obscure region of Germany.
And yes, I saw the whole thing. Very German and very thourough.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
28 Jul 19
Yes to the Dress is my moms favorite show, I don't care for it, quite boring to me, and over priced dress, but people do like it.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
28 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 I don't think my mother knows the show even exists ;-) She watches the news and documentaries.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
28 Jul 19
@Torunn I can never see why my mom waits for this show.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Jul 19
not 'nless forced to, lol. when i 'twas'n the hospital tied to 10 diff'rent machines, i'd nothin' else to do but watch t.v. 'n sleep. i confess to watchin' marathon runs 'f 'castle' that ran fer 3 days straight.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
21 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx I'm trying to figure out how I can get BBC documentaries and other stuff without having to pay for a all the Disney channels and other stuff I don't want. There might be a new streaming service next spring, showing mainly documentaries.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@Torunn yepperz, 'twas nothin' else'n. we've not that channel here so 'twas a bit 'f a treat, lol. 'tis purty, aint he?
if'n i'd not slow-net, i'd prolly do some binge watchin' 'f nova 'r nature'n p.b.s. when the weather'd not be cooperative :)
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
21 Jul 19
We don't have a tv, but I watch shows and documentaries online. At the moment I am watching a lot of videos about true crime stories like people who disappeared and still haven't been found. Sometimes I binge watch ,but most of the time I just watch a one of two episodes at a time.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
22 Jul 19
@Torunn I know that can be done (hiding your country) but I have no idea how to do it 
Some documentaries are blocked here, but many of the American crime documentaries are available.
Some documentaries are blocked here, but many of the American crime documentaries are available.1 person likes this
@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
22 Jul 19
@Porcospino Even some of the stuff from Sweden is blocked here.
I think it can be done by VPN but I've only used that to read emails before so I need a manual.
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@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
1 Aug 19
I do binge watch tv and binge read.
I love tv and probably spend too much time watching shows and I have a pile of books that could probably last me a lifetime. I do tend to read the same authors when I find a book I like
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
29 Jul 19
More than 3 to 4 episodes a day is difficult on normal days. With work and other things that needs to be done, more would be difficult for me.
I've seen more than that now, but it's still holidays and the last day of this heatwave, so I haven't been outside since 11. Too warm = lot of German documentaries
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
22 Jul 19
Oh yes I binge watch shows often
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
22 Jul 19
Recording is good, then you can see it whenever you want to.
The streaming is working out quite fine, but I'm still not paying for anything. I'll figure out that when the school term starts. Seems like there's quite a few other options in the UK and the US.
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