@Livvy: Although saying about binging shows in one sitting, I found that I can only watch maximum of 3 episodes of comedy shows, 2 preferable. I generally find that if I go above that, I get “desensitised” and would not find the subsequent episodes that funny any more.
Also when I binged shows, I found that I do not use my brain to digest and analyse the story, or think about the acting quite as much.
I don’t mind waiting for self-contained episodes; I just find it really annoying when there’s an ongoing storyline. If I just wait until all the episodes are out, I’ll have already forgotten the beginning by then. 
It’s the waits of at least a year between series - and sometimes more than a year - that upsets my increasingly senior memory. Quite often I’ll start watching a second or third season of a show and be slightly bewildered as to who all these people are and what they’re doing.
Dr Who from the Matt Smith era onwards was particularly at fault for this, often reintroducing characters or arcs from years previously out of the blue and somehow expecting me to remember anything about them.
I rewatched “The Last of Us” before 2nd season, similarly I did the same for some other series. I am still waiting for “House of the Dragons” S03 to finish, and then watch S01 and S02 again before the current season. 
I generally lose interest on series that has 3+ seasons. In most cases, the writers just rehashed the same thing, and it gets too depressing to continue watching the series (I’m looking at you, “The Handmaid’s Tale”, I gave up after S04.)
I’d give Coronation Street a miss then. It’s been going since 1960 and they are no nearer to tying up all the plots.
I remember a few years ago reacting quite negatively to some high profile show (maybe the Boys) doing a weekly release schedule because of how used to on demand we’ve all become. But I’m starting to not just come around to it, but actually enjoy it. Not for everything. But for things I enjoy and that have a hook I think there is something good about having that weekly thing to look forward to and extend out the enjoyment of.
I think somethings like Widow’s Bay were really improved by being forced to sit on it for a week and wait for the next one. If that was available for binge I would have finished it in two nights, rushed through the enjoyment and then been left far less satiated by the whole thing
Same. I love binge watching my favourite shows but then I’m left with having to wait another year or so to get the next season (if it hasn’t been cancelled!) for a show I’ve blitzed in like one or two days.
It also means I get to avoid my wife asking me every 5 minutes to just watch the last episode so we get to see what happens at the end without having to go through all the twists and turns of the show.
Instead, I get told off for not waiting until the show has come out fully before starting to watch it…
I just started watching Tehran this week. I’m 3 episodes in and really enjoying it, but Mrs Limie has already read ahead so she can comment on what is happening from the other room
I finished watching The Lowdown yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Was surprised to see it wasn’t based on a novel. Although Walter Mosley was given a credit (can’t remember for what, thought it was as an executive producer or advisor).
I hope there is a second season coming soon.
There is 
It’s already wrapped and should be out in the autumn
It’s a great show. Although I find it quite stressful. My wife loves it though.
I’m a sucker for dingy dingy middle eastern music so as soon as the theme song starts I’m hooked.
I am on constant alert for jumping off if it becomes too much “Israel are the good guys” but so far it hasnt been that bad
Finished House of the Dragon Season 3. meh
It just doesn’t work. Its good when the burned king is in it. There was one good episode after Rhaenyra was first on the throne and learning that ruling actually sucks, but it’s just way too one note, and all about something we all (kind of) know is going to happen.
I finished Tehran S1 and was really impressed. I don’t tend to watch these things trying to guess where the next twist is coming from, but I didnt see the final one coming at all.
Very sad to read this…
She was an integral part of The Office series.
Lucy Davis, best known to millions as Dawn Tinsley in The Office, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer which has spread to her bones.
The 53-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram, explaining that she was diagnosed around a year and a half ago and that the cancer is incurable.
“A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasised to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.”
Lucy also revealed that the first warning sign was so small she almost didn’t get it checked.
“The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn’t bother getting it checked.”
It’s something she particularly wants others to take notice of, adding: “Don’t ignore anything - get everything checked out:)”
Lucy spoke openly about how the illness is affecting her physically. The pain can make standing or walking for long periods difficult and she sometimes needs to use a wheelchair.
But throughout her message, one thing that came across strongly was her determination to carry on enjoying her life.
“As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can.”
Humour has also become hugely important. Lucy said she asked friends and family to continue making fun of her and, importantly, not to start treating her differently.
“The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.”
She also spoke incredibly openly about what the future holds, saying: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it.”
Lucy has no intention of simply stopping the things she loves. She plans to continue her animal rights work and would like to keep acting for as long as she is able.
“I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life.”
Lucy became a household name as Dawn alongside Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman in The Office, before going on to appear in Wonder Woman and playing Hilda Spellman in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
The daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, Lucy has faced serious health problems before. In 1997, she underwent a kidney transplant after her mother Hazel donated one of her kidneys, and she has previously spoken openly about her struggles with bulimia.
She ended her announcement with a message for others going through cancer themselves:
“For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all.”
And perhaps the most important message in everything Lucy shared is the simplest one. The change she initially noticed was tiny and she nearly ignored it.
Her advice is worth repeating:
“Don’t ignore anything - get everything checked out.”
I just clicked onto a BBC news story and learned she is Jasper Carrott’s daughter
