When trying a new show or movie, how long do you give it?

[Deleted member 49125]

I usually give a TV show or movie about 15 minutes. If it doesn't get my attention, I move on & stop watching it.

 

[Sharon]

I've never really paid attention to it. Usually if I can make it through the summary and/or trailer I stick with whatever I decide.

 

[Page]

If it was a film, you tend to watch it all 🙂 unless it's really crap and watches half of the film. Series, you watch one or two epsidoes.

 

[_B_]

If it was a film, you tend to watch it all 🙂 unless it's really crap and watches half of the film. Series, you watch one or two epsidoes.

I agree with this one and probably side with it too.

 

[Page]

I agree with this one and probably side with it too.

I brought films that are crap and had to watch them get my money out of it lol0

 

[Katrina]

TV shows I give 5 minutes probably. Movies I might give a little longer but if within a half hour it's still dull, I'll fast forward if I'm watching on Netflix to see if it gets interesting later and usually it never does.

 

[Deleted member 49125]

TV shows I give 5 minutes probably. Movies I might give a little longer but if within a half hour it's still dull, I'll fast forward if I'm watching on Netflix to see if it gets interesting later and usually it never does.

I fast forward too lol Hoping it is just slow-moving & worth my time.

 

[The Green Stranger]

I usually give a movie about a half an hour before deciding to continue with it or not. With a show, it usually depends. If it is something I truly want to get into, I will usually give it 2-4 episodes, but if it is something I am just checking out on a whim, usually only an episode.

 

[Uncrowned Guard]

I'm not too adventurous when it comes to watching either movies or shows as I don't really watch all that much. Maybe 3 or 4 shows a year and 2 movies a month at most. So generally I pick stuff that looks like I would really enjoy it and often get to see the end review of a series instead of just the first impression (looking at you GoT). This tends to lead me to always complete the movies and I quite often finish at least a season of the show as I more or less don't come back to the show instead of stop watching it (if that makes sense)

 

[BlueYeti]

Usually around 20 - 30 minutes. If it doesn't pique my interest by then, I move on.

 

[MrDawn]

I usually give a TV show or movie about 15 minutes. If it doesn't get my attention, I move on & stop watching it.

I'm the same way. But sometimes a movie or a tv show can start out really good with a strong story and go down hill from there.