I’ve been While procedural formats (the "case-of-the-week" style) were once the industry gold standard for syndication, the rise of streaming has shifted production heavily toward serialized arcs. However, we're seeing contemporary shows attempt to blend both—maintaining a distinct episodic conflict while slowly advancing a complex, seasonal narrative. In your opinion, does high serialization hurt the long-term re-watchability of a series once the primary mystery or "shock factor" is gone? Or does the depth of character development afforded by long-form storytelling outweigh the convenience of standalone episodes? I'd love to hear some technical perspectives on which format sustains a higher quality of writing over multiple seasons