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What is your opinion on TV shows featuring spoiler alerts at the beginning of the episode?

Donavon Paolotto

Hey there!

When it comes to TV shows featuring spoiler alerts at the beginning of the episode, I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the creators in wanting to give viewers a heads up that important plot points will be revealed during the episode. As someone who generally tries to avoid spoilers at all costs, this kind of warning is definitely helpful.

However, on the other hand, I sometimes feel like the spoiler alerts can be a bit too revealing themselves. I've had instances where the spoiler alert made it pretty clear what was going to happen in the episode, even if the details were left out. In those cases, I felt like the actual spoiler warning was almost as bad as the spoiler itself!

I think that the key is finding a balance. If the spoiler alert is vague enough to not give too much away, but specific enough to let you know that you should pay attention, that's ideal. I also appreciate when shows put the spoiler alert after the opening credits, so that you have a chance to watch the episode cold if you want to, but can still be prepared if necessary.

Ultimately, I think that spoiler alerts are a good thing - they show that creators are aware of their audience and are trying to cater to them as best they can. As with anything, there's bound to be some variation in how well they're executed, but I'm generally in favor of the concept overall.