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Slow Burn is Dead- How the 8 Episode Format is Killing Sitcoms

Her CampusBy Ayesha AnisOct 23, 2026
Slow Burn is Dead- How the 8 Episode Format is Killing Sitcoms

As streaming has pushed TV seasons shorter, one writer asks whether we can still fall for a couple the way we fell for The Office's most beloved pair, comparing Adults and Not Suitable for Work with the sitcoms of the past.

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