The Mark Sheppard Test
Whenever I'm looking to binge watch a show, I have to consider all the angles. How many seasons are there? How many episodes per season? How long is each episode? Does it present compelling themes? Complex stories? Well-rounded characters? Good humor? Drama, romance, and mischief? These are all important factors in a successful binge-watch.
However, I have discovered a tried-and-true mechanism that is simple and effective in predicting the binge-ability of any show. It has never failed me. I call it The Mark Sheppard Test.
Formally speaking, to pass The Mark Sheppard Test, a TV show must have Mark Sheppard in at least one episode.
Examples: Doctor Who, Firefly, Monk, Supernatural, X-Files, and Warehouse 13
The Mark Sheppard Test, a proven measure of binge-ability
