The sequel syndrome: Why we keep coming back for more

25/10/2025 28 min
The sequel syndrome: Why we keep coming back for more

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Episode Synopsis

From Hangover 2's recycled chaos to Wednesday’s rebooted charm, Hollywood and Bollywood both love to serve us stories we have already met, just with a twist. In this episode, Niharika, Aishwarya, and Shruti decode our obsession with sequels, spin-offs, and reboots, and ask: does the law of diminishing returns apply to entertainment, or are we wired to fall for the familiar?Edited and Mixed by Suresh PawarProduced by Niharika Nanda