This argument doesn't work for everyone, and you've basically said why — there is so much stuff out there, so if I'm going to spend my time on entertainment, I

This argument doesn't work for everyone, and you've basically said why — there is so much stuff out there, so if I'm going to spend my time on entertainment, I want to watch the best of the best. My time is an expense, so I want to get back the best I can for the time I lose. In this sense, there is "must have" entertainment. I'm not going to waste time on anything but that I'm most interested in.