I actually find it tends to split groups between those that watch episode drops and those that wait to binge later. Not to mention the spoilers that people drop when they assume someone is watching along.

The "talking between friends" works great when it's something everyone is watching, or there's only a few channels available, etc.

Once everyone is split into various streaming camps, the talking between friends begins to drop.

Depends on the type of content. Not everything is a nail biter.

I watch primarily for my own enjoyment. Binging "dumb" sci-fi or fantasy (Witcher, etc) on a cold Sunday afternoon is the best (well, skiing would be better, but it doesn't snow much in DC).

I do find weekly drops for 30 minute comedies sort of annoying but I'm fine with weekly releases of serialized dramas which mean that you can discuss things/read discussions only with other people watching along at the same pace.

That said, I mostly don't binge watch and maybe it would bug me more if I did.

Disagree. We wait till itnis released all so we don't have stupidly long delay between episodes ... and it means dodging spoilers and debates.

Once a week episode is good for episodic content, nit for something with good writing.

I much prefer to binge it’s cheaper and easier to fit into your life. Finished a project and have a break? Turn Netflix back on, binge, cancel. I guess I don’t watch TV to talk about it with friends though.