Fact check: It is common for people to repeatedly watch the same TV shows or movies.

1. Summary of the results

The analyses strongly support the original statement about the commonality of rewatching TV shows and movies. Both sources confirm this is a widespread behavior that serves multiple psychological functions ^{[1] [2]}. The behavior is characterized as normal and beneficial, with multiple documented purposes including comfort-seeking, nostalgia, and enhanced content appreciation ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several important aspects that provide deeper context:

• The psychological benefits of rewatching, including:
• Comfort and familiarity ^[1]
• Enhanced cognitive engagement through noticing new details ^[1]
• Deeper appreciation of content through repeated viewing ^[2]
• The emotional components of rewatching behavior:
• Nostalgia as a key motivator ^{[1] [2]}
• Comfort-seeking behavior ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the original statement isn't misleading, it's overly simplistic and fails to capture the complexity of the behavior:

• It presents rewatching as a mere habit without acknowledging its psychological significance ^[1]
• It doesn't address the intentional nature of rewatching as a coping mechanism or tool for emotional regulation ^[2]
• Several groups benefit from this framing:
• Streaming services benefit from normalizing rewatching behavior as it encourages retention of content libraries
• Content creators benefit from deeper engagement with their work through repeated viewing ^[1]
• Mental health professionals might benefit from understanding this as a potential therapeutic tool ^[2]