Streaming giants have spent billions of dollars removing every possible obstacle between you and the screen. The "skip intro" button is instant. The "are you still watching?" prompt is generous. The goal? Zero friction. Absolute, passive consumption.

Are you a member of the "split" or "no-recap" community? Do you prefer the hard stop or the auto-play? Sound off in the comments below.

Streaming wants you to be a zombie. It queues up the next episode before the emotional resonance of the last scene has faded. A character dies? Too bad. Here comes the trailer for a comedy special.