Quentin Tarantino explains to Joe Rogan why movies are better than TV shows on JRE podcast: "There's not a payoff on this stuff"

On episode #2240 of The Joe Rogan Experience, legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and fellow director Roger Avary were welcomed as guests. The two men worked on 'Pulp Fiction,' one of the greatest films of all time. Naturally, Tarantino favors movies over TV series, saying as much during his appearance.

He specifically takes issue with the length of TV series, which can last several seasons. By then, Tarantino believes the viewer will no longer remember previously important plot points, which, in his opinion, makes for a less compelling story.

"The difference between [movies and TV shows] is I'll see a good western movie and I'll remember it for the rest of my life. I'll remember the story, I'll remember this scene or that scene and it built to an emotional climax of some degree. One, the story is good, it's not just about the interpersonal relationships. The story is good itself, but there's a payoff to it."

Tarantino even offers an example of a TV series he has struggled to remember the finer details of.

"But thhere's not a payoff on this stuff [in TV shows], it's just more interconnectional drama, and while I'm watching it, that's good enough. But when it's over, I couldn't tell you... I can remember who the bad guy was in the first season of Yellowstone because it was Danny Huston, I remember him in it, but I don't remember any of the details of it, and I don't remember any of the bad guys for season two or season three. It's out of my head."

Check out Joe Rogan and Quentin Tarantino discussing films and TV series (1:57:55):

This isn't the first time a world-renowned filmmaker offered a controversial opinion on media and entertainment, and given the UFC commentator's past stint as an actor, it's likely unsurprising to hear such a divisive take on the matter.

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Joe Rogan was once an actor

While he is now better known for his Taekwondo mastery and comedy, Joe Rogan actually made some appearances as an actor. He played Frank Valente in 'Hardball,' a sitcom that lasted nine episodes in 1994. He also played Joe Garrelli in 'NewsRadio,' another 90s sitcom.

Check out Joe Rogan as Frank Valente:

Rogan has also had roles in movies, playing Richie in 'Venus & Vegas' and Gale in 'Zookeeper.' However, acting has never been his passion, and after various roles in the entertainment industry, including hosting 'Fear Factor,' he eventually settled into the role of an MMA commentator.