Have you watched Severence yet? It’s the most nominated show going into this year’s Emmys! What about The Studio — I hear Seth Rogen is a revelation! No? Well, surely you’ve caught up on The White Lotus, finished Succession, or figured out why everyone is talking about Adolescence. If not, then what are you even doing with your life?

If you have a television-savvy friend or co-worker — or if you regularly consume TV-related media coverage — you’ve no doubt been on the receiving end of what we’ll call Screen Pressure. It’s peer pressure, but for buzzy shows. Imagine a breathless PSA, but extolling the virtues of character development.

But according to experts, there’s science-based value in forgoing these “must-see” TV shows in favour of old favourites — the tried-and-true series that you

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