Why do modern cartoons need to have an overarching plot? What's wrong with episodic plots?
Why do modern cartoons need to have an overarching plot? What's wrong with episodic plots?
Jose Flores
Luke Foster
Because Yea Forums ignores every episodic cartoon.
Jeremiah Barnes
You can do both. Venture Bros does this extremely well.
Jackson Lopez
Half of cartoons are episodics.
Noah Roberts
some people need a big payoff to keep interest. trying to solve the big mystery before the reveal drives them. sometimes they miss the big details though
James Evans
>What's wrong with episodic plots?
Nothing, but iditos will bitch that it's """""""filler""""""".
Easton Morris
But what if there is no payoff, or what if the payoff itself is disappointing? I think episodic plots work best because they allow more creativity without having to worry too much about continuity.
Michael Foster
Nothing's wrong with that. As I get older though I find it easier to get invested with stuff with a plot, but as with OP's pic it's really the characters that keep me coming back time and again.
Aaron Reyes
that's the price you must pay (chances of an unsatisfyin ending is always high) with these shows. multiply that if you're into shipping.
Nathaniel Rogers
What the fuck are you talking about? Most cartoons are episodic