Depends on the series and the overall storyline.
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Story arcs can be very frustrating. Stand alone for me.

Good question. I developed my preference at a young age and I still think stand alone episodes are more interesting. I only like story arcs when I'm watching soap operas.

Story arcs

Stand alone. I've seen too many 2+part episodes that appear stretched from one that was originally written to stand alone.
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Depends on the genre and whether or not a show has an actual story.
I must reverse my life
I can't live in the past
Then set my soul free
Belong to me at last

Stand alone. A story arc can still consist of stand alone episodes.

Story arcs typically mean 9 slow episodes where nothing happens, then hopefully a big payoff at the end that doesn't always come. Even if it does come, the show can only be watched once because it's too grueling to do through all over again. Can you imagine having to sit through The Walking Dead again? Not possible. Stand alone is far superior.

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