To me, there are mainly 2 types of show. The complex storyline shows like Game of Thrones, where you must fully pay attention while watching. The other category are mindless shows, where’s it’s easy to tune in and out of, and still easily grasp the storyline.

Reacher is clearly in the mindless category and, to me, one of the better shows in that category.

It’s not at all surprising that on average, people would rather watch a show that requires little to no thinking.