Which Type of Drama Watcher Are You? ? A Fun Guide to 6 Viewer Styles

I am the emotional reactor sometimes, progressive critic, and the  casual  viewer often

Obviously i am a nostalgic watcher as well

Loved the blog!

Definitely an emotional reactor with hints of cognitive exploration, justice seeking and progressive criticism.

Edit: Loved your Medium posts, will follow!

A mix of Nostalgic Fan, Emotional Reactor,  and Cognitive Explorer, with a tiny bit of Casual Viewer, depending upon my mood.

I read this article some time ago. It's genius. Thank you for it. Personally... I'd say I'm an Emotional Critic that really loves to Explore and Seek Justice but always feels Nostalgic before going back to being Emotional 😄. One thing I'm not is a Casual Viewer though, that's for sure.

100% The Progressive Critical

I really hate most of the dramas that are famous here on the site lol cof cof Crash land on you cof cof 

 Playset9656:

Some people cry over a drama. Others drop it after 2 episodes.
Same show, totally different reactions 😅

I wrote a fun blog post breaking down 6 types of drama watchers — from Emotional Reactors to Casual Vibe-Chasers — and yes, there’s a theme park metaphor 🎠

📖 It’s free to read + no signup needed (just click away the popup)

👉 Check it out here:
https://drama-and-soul.medium.com/six-types-of-drama-watchers-which-one-are-you-eb0c491c04b0

And tell me: Which one are you?

I am 1. The Emotional Reactor (aka Emotional Empath)

 Playset9656:

Some people cry over a drama. Others drop it after 2 episodes.
Same show, totally different reactions 😅

I wrote a fun blog post breaking down 6 types of drama watchers — from Emotional Reactors to Casual Vibe-Chasers — and yes, there’s a theme park metaphor 🎠

📖 It’s free to read + no signup needed (just click away the popup)

👉 Check it out here:
https://drama-and-soul.medium.com/six-types-of-drama-watchers-which-one-are-you-eb0c491c04b0

And tell me: Which one are you?

I am 1. The Emotional Reactor (aka Emotional Empath)  who likes to see justice done, I do become upset when the evil one gets away with it and no punishment. I do not like my heroes dying at the end, but love it when the baddies get a sword through their chest or their head removed from their neck. Placing the head on a pike for the public to see, is not my style - that’s just gross!

Also I am in the Nostalgic group as well,  I recognise myself I from your description. But, the ML must be handsome with a flowing mane of hair, broad shouldered and tall. That’s important.  I have watched so many wonderful dramas I have a hard time remembering the titles sometimes. But I never forget the wonderful, happy hours I have spent in front of the television, my eyes glued to the screen as yet another handsome young man leaps through the air, hair flying, sword in hand as he goes into combat with the enemy. 

Story line is important and also the charisma of the lead actors/actresses. Chemistry between both is important and should be felt by the viewer from the beginning. This causes shortness of breath, stopped breathing, on the edge of your seat moments.  I love it. 

There are several very excellent male actors who keep me entertained and fill my days. Of course, the female actresses add much to the story as well, I am thinking “Perfect Match”  ~ Mrs. Li who moved  her family from Luoyang to Bianjing to find husbands for her five daughters - I loved it.

 AshC:

I'm the emotional reactor, except the plot DOES matter for me. I can only exercise my suspension of disbelief to a certain point. 

Great point! Emotional Reactors often get framed as ‘plot doesn’t matter,’ but in reality it’s more about what carries the most weight. You’re showing that strong feelings and coherent storytelling are both essential for you. I love how you’ve refined the archetype to fit your own experience — these types are meant as starting points, not boxes.👍