I largely steered clear of this series until someone suggested I check it out near the end of season two. Beginning with the initial episode, I was able to watch all of season one in a row, and by the time I reached the conclusion of season two, I’d watched everything straight through. Like another viewer mentioned, I became completely absorbed in the show; watching each installment back-to-back, without any break…

I had found reasons to avoid this series initially, largely due to the promotional material—it just didn't seem relevant to my interests. I honestly wasn't planning on giving it a try. However, I became quite invested in Elliot’s social awkwardness and his difficulty relating to others. The show was genuinely absorbing and held my attention completely. That describes the first season, though. The second …