Fandom's definitely a thing that enhances my enjoyment of a lot of shows (and books). It's wonderful to be able to discuss them with people, and my flist has introduced me to many things I wouldn't otherwise have seen. But I would still enjoy them without the fandom, though maybe not as deeply or obsessively. Having fic available to read definitely helps keep the obsession going during hiatus and after the demise of the series.
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