I am a very passionate series-watcher.
So it happens that i finish all seasons and don't know what to watch next.
And choosing a new one… well, we all know how it is. Quite annoying and also very difficult.
So I asked myself: What do i have to know to decide? Because only if I know what I want, I am able to search for a new one.
So here are four simple questions I ask myself:
How long do I want to be catched by the new series?
If I have nothing to do, no exams etc. I tend to choose more complex series with longer episodes and most of the time more complex backgrounds. Otherwise I often like to try simple series eg. sitcoms when I have limited time to watch it.
What kind of series do I want to watch?
The type of series is also very important. Do I want to have fun/be entertained? Do I want to think about it a lot? Do I want to watch the series with my family/friends? Is it okay if it includes critical topics (blood, deatch, sexuality)? All these questions and their answers have an effect on my decision.
How old do I want it be?
A very important question also is the age of the series. The older it is, the more seasons it has (most of the times). Series with many seasons often tend to exhaust me even before I start to watch a single episode. Personally I am a fan of new series. Although I "risk" having to watch the whole series again if a new season comes out. But I prefer the better VFX and the experience of something "new" without spoilers everywhere.
Do you want any additional specialties?
These can for example be: No hyped series as i mostly don't like them. Just a new series because there are no spoilers everywhere and I can experience the whole beginning. Only series including […] as an actor. Also I prefer science-fiction because it lets me dream and imagine more than other genres.
Asking myself these questions often helps me find a new one. And I would be more than happy if you liked to share your criteria with me in the comments.
Because remember: choosing a new series is not just a short-term decision.
It's a decision for your passion!
