A TV series that explodes into a massive cultural event, dominating online discussions, memes, theories, and mainstream chatter for a period (often a season or two), only to fade from broader pop culture relevance while retaining a dedicated core fandom.
Examples include: Lost, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Glee, Game of Thrones, Squid Game, etc.
Examples include: Lost, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Glee, Game of Thrones, Squid Game, etc.
Person A: Netflix says Cobra Kai is in the Top 10 most watched again, but literally no one is talking about it online.
Person B: Sounds like a Ghost Show. Watched by everyone, discussed by no one.
Person B: Sounds like a Ghost Show. Watched by everyone, discussed by no one.
by BUrdIsThEwUrd December 20, 2025
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