u/Admirable_Can_3489

First time ever watching and just finished season 1. This was such a masterpiece i can’t even put it into words, especially the end of season 1. Just bloody brilliant, and i love how the end of season revealed everything so perfectly all in one episode like who the man in black is and everything else.

Now, i know this question has been asked a million times probably, but should i watch past season 1? I hear a lot of different opinions about this. So i’m wondering if i should or not.

I’ve been a car enthusiast for a while, mostly into petrol and diesel cars. I’m all about engine sound, mechanical feel, and the whole combustion experience. That’s always been a huge part of why I love driving.

I’ll be honest, I was very skeptical about hybrids and electric cars in general without even trying them. I always thought the sound, the engine character, and the “emotion” of combustion would make EVs and hybrids feel boring or disconnected.

But recently I tried a hybrid for the first time (Toyota Corolla Hybrid in sport mode), and it completely changed my expectations.
Even though on paper it wasn’t anything crazy in terms of horsepower, the way it delivered power felt totally different. At traffic lights, you just press the accelerator and it instantly goes.

No lag, no gear delays, no waiting for the engine to build up, just immediate, smooth push. It felt surprisingly addictive in a way I didn’t expect.
What really stood out was how effortless it felt. It wasn’t about raw speed, but about response. Everything felt immediate and smooth in a way that combustion cars just don’t do in normal city driving.

Now I’m planning to try a Tesla (Model 3, 2021/2022) for the first time, and I’m genuinely curious how it will feel compared to the hybrid experience. From what I’ve heard, it’s basically that instant torque feeling but even more extreme, full electric power from the start, no gears, no engine delay, just continuous acceleration.

I’m also starting to understand the practical side more:
no oil changes or typical engine maintenance
very low routine upkeep overall
no need to stop at gas stations
charging instead of fueling
being able to sit in the car with AC on without idling
As someone who always cared more about the emotional side of driving, I never really thought I would care about these things, but I can see the appeal now.

At the same time, I still love combustion engines. The sound, the vibration, the character, that’s still unmatched for me.

So right now I’m kind of in between:
I’m still very much a combustion enthusiast at heart, but I can finally understand why people are impressed by EVs and hybrids, especially for daily driving.
I’m really curious how the Tesla will feel compared to the hybrid experience.
Has anyone else gone from being skeptical of EVs to actually being surprised after trying them?