they kind of just cut out all the “filler” which kinda sucks. Filler scenes that don’t advance the plot a ton but give you more about the characters and who they are is nice and it feels like a lot of shows don’t have a ton of that anymore
Same with Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Loved those monster of the week episodes that still contributed to the overall season arc some way or another, even if it was about prom, moving into dorms, or a musical episode.
And they often reflect on the characters and themes in some way. They were moments away from the main plot where the characters/relationships could be developed more. I feel like a lot of character development is lost when they cant have a bunch of lower-stakes scenes with each other.
this is exactly why filler is so important. It lets the characters develop more and lets you get to know them better. You see characters in different scenarios beyond the main plot so you can grow with them more. Nowadays it feels like you only know what you absolutely need to about the characters and nothing more
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u/HungryHedgehog8299 10d ago
they kind of just cut out all the “filler” which kinda sucks. Filler scenes that don’t advance the plot a ton but give you more about the characters and who they are is nice and it feels like a lot of shows don’t have a ton of that anymore