Many people increasingly prefer to be on their own when watching TV, films, and other programs. While there are certain drawbacks to this, they are far outweighed by the benefits.
One downside of watching movies alone is the lack of important discussions. For example, when there is an ambiguous scene in a movie, people can always ask their partners for an explanation, when they have a company. This can result in a better overall understanding of the content. In contrast, when the viewer is on their own, they do not have this opportunity. The lack of social bonding is another disadvantage. Watching TV or movies with the whole family or a group of friends is regarded as a social event which can help strengthen relationships. When a person decides to be by themselves, they are deprived of such an opportunity.
Despite these disadvantages, the advantages are greater. One major upside is that there will be fewer distractions. When a person has co-viewers, this usually means putting up with their questions, noise of their phones or eating, and even worse, potential spoilers. These can affect the overall experience, causing viewers to feel dissatisfied. Another advantage of being alone in front of the screen is the increased freedom. This independence ranges from being able to choose what a person watches to the opportunity to pause, rewind, and skip the movie when necessary.
In conclusion, the disadvantages of watching TV or movies alone include the lack of discussions and social bonding but they are not as significant as the advantages, such as reduced distractions and increased freedom.