Ever since it was revealed that the last episode of TADC will come out two weeks earlier in theaters before getting released on YouTube, there’s been a divide. There are people who are upset about it, and there are people who defend this. The latter are the ones who feel the need to diminish and shame the people upset for feeling the way they do. However, we can all be happy for Glitch for achieving such a feat while feeling discontent due to the whole situation.

Not everyone has an opportunity to watch it in theaters

It is just not possible for every country in the world to have TADC in theaters. Yes, you may refer to the fact that Glitch is trying to reach out to more countries, and that you can contribute by asking your local theaters, but it’s simply not enough. Sure, it might work, but it is not a guarantee. The majority of the countries will not have TADC in theaters. It’s also worth mentioning that TADC isn’t translated into all languages. Thus, countries that did not receive a dub in their native language are automatically disqualified.

As well, even if a country does get TADC in theaters, it’s not a fact that it will be accessible all across the country. Most likely, it will only be available in large cities.

Theater becomes the only ‘correct’ way to watch the episode

You are given an option of either watching the episode in theaters or waiting two weeks while getting spoilt. The last one instantly becomes unappealing, since you will lag behind the people who got to watch it earlier, and because the overall hype will not be as strong. This makes watching it in theaters the only ‘correct’ way to experience it, but this option is absent for a lot of people.

This also clashes with the way many, including me, would like to watch the episode. Theaters can be a unique experience, but they can be far from ideal, especially when it comes to personal preferences. Many would prefer to watch it in the solace of their homes, adjusting the way they watch it. Theaters take away that agency.

Instead of watching it alone or with friends in your house, you will have to share space with strangers. Also, people whose first language isn’t English will have to watch it in their native language. Personally, I prefer to watch it in the original first, and I think there are many like me. And by the time you have finished watching, you will not be able to rewatch it unless you buy another ticket or wait 2 weeks. This is not a way some people would like to experience the finale of their favourite show, but they would either be forced to just so they can avoid spoilers or get denied from even having this option.

Spoilers

Literally every second of the finale will get spoilt. There will be no way to avoid it. YouTube? Twitter? Reddit? Instagram? It will be everywhere. And the thing is, if Glitch manages to premiere the episode in more countries, the amount of spoilers will increase exponentially.

“But leave the internet for 2 weeks,” and why am I forced to change my life just to be able to properly enjoy my favourite show? Two weeks is nothing to sneeze at; it is a very solid period of time. Even if the internet is not used for entertainment, it can very much be vital for someone’s study or job. We literally live in a world where technologies are inseparable, unless you live in the wilderness.

Many people have been invested in the story for years, and the last thing anyone would want is for this story’s finale to get spoilt. The ending of a story is literally one of the most important parts, and if you get a stained experience, it invalidates the viewer’s fascination with the story. People only want to be able to have a proper unspoilt experience, something that will be impossible for those who will have to wait until the 19th of June.

Conclusion

The overall execution is not good. People are rightfully upset at this. There will be people who will be forced to watch the episode in theaters just to avoid spoilers at the cost of their personal enjoyment, and people unable to even get the chance to watch it early, forced to eat up all the spoilers before the YouTube release.

The last thing anyone would want is for the finale of their favourite show to be a subpar experience, and it will be one for many. You are justified in wanting to enjoy it without spoilers. You are justified if you are upset at the fact that others will get to watch your favourite show's finale before you because you are unable to. You are justified in being upset at the company, indie or not.