Longtime fans are encouraged to return for familiar heart, humor, and meaningful callbacks within a fresh story. The broader representation and mysteries add new reasons to stay invested.
Pros: visual style, suspense
Cons: episode pacing, season pacing
Existing fans who want long-promised answers have plenty to enjoy, provided they can tolerate a slower early stretch.
Pros: story quality, world-building
Cons: season pacing
Longtime viewers get the strongest payoff from years of growth and callbacks, especially during the final service; those tired of the recent seasons may still find closure too sugary.
Pros: series finale quality, character development
Cons: episode pacing, visual style