Binge-watching a new series can be thrilling—but sometimes, the story pacing leaves fans scratching their heads. One recurring critique comes from viewers who feel that the show’s events unfold as if the writers expected cancellation after just one season.
Plot Points Unfolding at Lightning Speed
Take the first few episodes:
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Ryan’s approval of Blue takes an episode and a half.
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Ryan and his ex resolve their issues in one single episode.
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Blue learns his parents lied to him his entire life.
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And he becomes a firefighter—all within the first four episodes.
Normally, fans argue, these developments would span a whole season, or even more, allowing for emotional depth, character growth, and tension to build naturally.
A Concern About Long-Term Conflict
Because so much is resolved so quickly, some viewers wonder: what’s left to sustain the story?
The only lingering subplot appears to be Blue’s mother asking him to secure funds for her surgery—but even this raises questions. Now that Blue knows she purposefully kept Don away from him, how much moral tension is left to explore?
Loving the Show, But Wanting More
It’s not that fans don’t enjoy the series—they do. The premise, characters, and drama are engaging—but the rapid-fire writing can make the narrative feel rushed and reduce the impact of emotional beats.
Many are left hoping for slower development, deeper conflicts, and more time to breathe—to truly connect with the characters and their journey.
The Takeaway
The concern isn’t about enjoyment—it’s about storytelling. Fans want to feel the weight of every choice, every conflict, every revelation, instead of having life-changing events resolved in the blink of an eye.
As one fan put it, “I want to love this show. I really, really do. The writing is just too…quick, I guess 😂.”
And for many viewers, that sentiment perfectly sums up the current tension between pacing and storytelling satisfaction.
