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: Some viewers found the monologues pretentious or overlong , arguing they disrupt the horror pacing and feel like "theoretically intellectual" lectures.

: Flanagan has stated the show is a deeply personal project reflecting his own upbringing and atheism; the monologues allow for a direct exploration of these perspectives. I Am that I Am (Erin's Monologue) - My So-Called Life Midnight Mass

The Netflix miniseries Midnight Mass , created by Mike Flanagan, is widely recognized for its "long pieces"—specifically its extensive, philosophical monologues . These scenes often depart from traditional television pacing to explore deep existential questions through a horror lens. Key "Long Pieces" in Midnight Mass : Some viewers found the monologues pretentious or

: In Episode 4, characters Riley Flynn and Erin Greene engage in a prolonged conversation about the afterlife. These scenes often depart from traditional television pacing