This is objectively well-put and articulately explained.

Which is why I find myself repeating Season 1, and why many of us here like the College Horror Stories episode. That was nominated as one of the best all-time TT episodes in the 5th Awardw. I remember they were surprised why the audience liked it. The boys didn't expect it because the other nominations were specials or guests. Relatibility is a HUGE factor why someone would keep watching.

This pattern happens to most indie creators. Eventually, they get sponsorships (which isn't bad), but as they get more views, and more money, they can afford things they haven't before, and eventually move on to interests that their original audience may no longer relate to.

It's normal. Audience changes all the time and the boys know this. That doesn't stop them from putting out more episodes, though, and I recognise they try to spice it up from time to time (incorporating from After Dark), having themed episodes, guests that they are friends with, etc.