Tv Show Terminology

adjective describing something that is so engaging or entertaining that one wants to watch or consume it in large quantities, typically in one sitting

• The new historical drama series has been described as bingeworthy by many critics.
• I couldn't stop watching the show last night, it's so bingeworthy!
• This show is totally binge-worthy, you have to check it out!
• Her storytelling skills are so captivating, it's like a bingeworthy novel come to life.

noun a person in a position of secondary importance or status

• The vice president is often referred to as the second banana in the company.
• I don't want to be anyone's second banana, I want to be the star of the show.
• He's always playing second banana to his more popular friend.
• In the world of politics, being a second banana can sometimes be more powerful than being the leader.

noun a moment when something that was once popular or successful begins to decline in quality or popularity

verb to reach a point where something that was once popular or successful begins to decline in quality or popularity

• The TV show's ratings began to decline after they decided to have the main character jump the shark.
• The show really went downhill once they had that ridiculous episode where they made the character jump the shark.
• That show totally lost me when they had that episode where they made the character jump the shark.
• The company's decision to change their logo seemed like a desperate attempt to jump the shark and attract younger customers.

noun the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming services

• Many people engage in binge-watching their favorite TV shows over the weekend.
• I love binge-watching Netflix series on lazy Sundays.
• I'm totally addicted to binge-watching that new show everyone's talking about.
• Binge-watching is like going on a TV marathon where you can't stop until you reach the end.