First, determine the format of the series: is it more of a comedy or drama? If you're not sure, consider the time allotted to the program: comedies usually run for 30 minutes, dramas for an hour. Also, dramas usually do not have live audiences. Usually, the primary goal of a comedy is to get the viewer to laugh, while ultimately a drama strives to get the viewer to think. All of this is important because it affects both how to rate the quality and how you react. Once you’ve determined the format, follow either: