How do you escape?
An effective way to escape reality, television provides the escapism needed in a person's everyday life. Although this is not the only source of escapism, people use television to help them forget everyday life pressures and stress. Televisions are one of my primary forms of escapism from The Walking Dead to The Game of Thrones; diving headfirst into a prolonged series of imaginary worlds with individuals addressing their climatic problems. That you may personally be trying to place yourself in each predicament to see what you would do differently. Episode by episode you began to mute out your surrounding and gradually get pulled into the digital imaginary world.
A similitude is what “watching television” means to me; represents a feeling of understanding and perception. Understanding exactly what the characters are experiencing from personal experiences and keenly watching it unfold in front of you. One of my favorite shows, Euphoria, naturally became one of my all-time favorites because of the considerable connections I saw within many of the characters one way or another. Unlike many other shows, this HBO series shows you the cold hard truth on many sensitive topics that include sexual assault, drug use, sexuality, and recovery. Many disliked the conceptualization of the show because of their
desire to escape reality. This notable show of many makes you face reality through its simplified and straightforward problems.
Desire manifestation and understanding are lastly what it means to “watch television.” From the curative cinemas that include Waves, Beyond the Lights, etc; these romance dramas are something I long for in life. While viewing my desired outcomes in life and a public display of it may send the universe a signal. I also gain understanding through watching their characters undergo their trials. Although longing for love may not be everyone's desire, the concept of desire manifestation is very much evident within individual show selection.
Within my household, we utilize streaming services that include Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime; in addition to basic cable television. I can stream on a total of six devices that includes a phone, computer, and television. To watch basic cable, I only possess one device which is the television in the kitchen. Over the past five years, the meaning of watching television has significantly changed through the first development of DVR (Digital Video Recorder). This was initially the first taste of choosing to watch what you want when you want it. Subsequently, the development of streaming services has further that free choice idea. This developed “Binging” a concept indulging in often includes watching television show episodes back to back.
