Abstract
In this paper I deal with the concept of the binge-watching of television series episodes. The word binge means a period of excessive indulgence in an activity. Particularly, in terms of media theory, it becomes synonymous with obsessive, marathon watching of TV shows and movies through streaming television. The central hypothesis is that binge-watching goes beyond what has for previous decades been considered a generally accepted way of watching TV content. In order to better understand this notion, it is also necessary to explain the importance of non-linear television and its distinction in relation to ‘traditional’ or linear television. I will pay special attention to social networks as an indispensable factor that completes the binge-watching experience. Social networks are also involved in the peripheral specifics of binge-watching that lead to the emergence of new occupations, which are in direct correlation with the desire of viewers to be informed about their favorite TV content. I also performed a case study of the TV show Pretty Little Liars (PLL). This show had strong effect on connecting creators with viewers through social networks. As a relatively new phenomenon, binge-watching has the potential to soon become an interesting subject of research.
 
 Article received: March 27, 2018; Article accepted: May 10, 2018; Published online: October 15, 2018; Original scholarly paper
 How to cite this article: Krstić, Srđan. "'Binge-Watching': The New Way of Watching TV Series." AM Journal of Art and Media Studies 17 (2018): 15−23. doi: 10.25038/am.v0i17.266
 
Highlights
In this paper I deal with the concept of the binge-watching of television series episodes
There is a dislocation of the viewer, streaming television, video on demand, and the fact that the time is no longer an important factor when watching favorite shows is in question
The first description represents the traditional form of television viewing, most common in the late 20th century on network television, known as linear television
Summary
In this paper I deal with the concept of the binge-watching of television series episodes. There is a dislocation of the viewer, streaming television, video on demand, and the fact that the time is no longer an important factor when watching favorite shows is in question. Say, with another person, start watching the series after the first few episodes or even after the entire season.
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