Series Fatigue. A Qualitative Data Set

This data set is the result of a 2023-2024 international collaborative study, conducted by Sophie G. Einwächter (Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany) and Thessa Jensen (Aalborg Universiteit, Denmark). The qualitative study aimed to explore ‘series fatigue,’ a phenomenon seemingly arising from the abundant availability of serial media content online. The set complements all publications resulting from this study. The data set contains: questionnaire (1), preliminary coding chart (2), final codebook with code descriptions and examples (3), survey answers and interview transcripts (4), consent form (template) (5). The set may be of particular use to: (I) Scholars interested in transformations of viewing patterns and consumer expectations in the digital era, (II) Cultural, Fan, and Audience Studies researchers dealing with questions of non-fandom, anti-fandom, and viewer disenchantment, (III) Scholars interested in the phenomenon of decision fatigue, (IV) Early career researchers aiming to gain insight into an exploratory, qualitative research process, (V) Anyone seeking insight into contemporary viewing behavior or how people reflect on different types of platform-based entertainment media (series, films, livestream)