Discussing whether people prefer to watch a series all at once or weekly can spark intense arguments; I’ve found myself in these debates numerous times. For quite some time now, there has been a fierce, passionate argument over which release strategy is superior, and it seems as though the argument intensifies as the 2025 TV schedule combines both approaches. Now, Chuck Lorre, a renowned producer and writer who currently has a hit on Netflix and has created shows using both methods, has shared his thoughts on the matter.
In a chat with TopMob’s Nick Venable, Chuck Lorre, whose new sitcom Leanne recently ranked No. 2 on Netflix’s U.S. Top Ten TV Shows, discussed his future Netflix release in 2025 and the current trends in television show releases. When asked about the weekly episode versus binge-watching approach, Lorre acknowledged that both methods have their own advantages:
You know, I think they both have merit. I don’t know that one is arguably better than the other.
He’s right, they both have benefits, and you can get major hits with both.
A significant number of popular shows from recent times have been released all at once, allowing subscribers to Hulu, for instance, to binge-watch The Bear’s four seasons. Similarly, hit series like Wednesday and Stranger Things on Netflix have gained considerable success through this method (although both are planned to premiere their new seasons following Netflix’s less favored pattern of releasing the season in two or three installments).
On the contrary, the week-by-week release format offers significant advantages, as demonstrated by shows such as HBO’s “The White Lotus” and Apple TV+’s “Severance.” This method fosters ongoing discussions among viewers for extended periods. As Steven Lorre pointed out when discussing its benefits, this approach allows audiences to engage in prolonged conversation about the series.
When a series airs weekly, it often has a greater opportunity to foster a connection with its audience. This is because viewers can engage in ongoing discussions about the show, such as asking each other if they watched it the previous night. In contrast, when all episodes are released at once, the ensuing conversation may be more limited and temporary.
In a week-by-week format, there’s an inherent timescale of several weeks that encourages extensive discussions about each episode. This is highly beneficial, as series released all at once may not have this natural opportunity for ongoing conversation. Yet, it’s worth noting that shows dropped in one go can still captivate the public and spark widespread discussion, keeping them relevant for a prolonged period within popular culture.
Lorre has been intimately familiar with the advantages and drawbacks of both types of shows since 2007, as either The Big Bang Theory or one of its two spin-offs have been airing weekly on CBS. Notably, he’s also contributed to popular streaming shows like The Kominsky Method that can be accessed with a Netflix subscription.
The fresh series titled “Leanne” featuring Leanne Morgan as the main character, who grapples with her life post-husband departure, is gaining popularity. Despite being recently released, it’s already trending on Netflix, demonstrating that audiences can’t seem to get enough of it and are eagerly streaming it.
On the other hand, the weekly release format seems to offer a unique experience. Lorre emphasized the value of in-depth discussions on shows when they’re presented one episode at a time.
If a series runs longer than 16 or 22 weeks with one episode per week, I believe the discussions among viewers will become more profound and engaging. For me, that’s what growing up with shows like Cheers or even Get Smart was all about.
I’ve personally participated in discussions similar to the water cooler talk that Lorre mentions. For instance, every week throughout much of 2025, my friends and I would gather to discuss shows like “Severance”, “Eslbeth”, and “Abbott Elementary” in detail, speculating about future events. On the other hand, when Season 4 of “The Bear” was released, we watched all the episodes at once, talked about it for approximately a week, and then shifted our focus to something new.
In my opinion, going episode-by-episode each week is a preferred choice for me, but it’s hard to argue against the pleasure of a good binge-watching session every now and then. And guess what? You have that opportunity right now with Chuck Lorre’s sitcom titled “Leanne“, as all 16 episodes were just released on Netflix.
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2025-08-03 00:08