From the first episode of Chainsaw Man S2, I knew this time was different. Didn't even need the three-episode rule; the first episode already passed.
Odd Taxi! The foreshadowing and plot twists in this one are incredible; the "aha!" moment you get when watching it for the first time is the best.
Episode 10 is truly the benchmark for judging this work as a masterpiece in just one episode. No need for the three-episode rule.
If you judge it by the three-episode rule, you'll know whether a new project is good or not within the first three episodes.
To put it in terms of the three-episode rule: only Dio and Frieza have managed to embody the charm of a villain within just three episodes.
I use the three-episode rule to filter. Experience tells me that some shows that don't make the rankings end up being the biggest surprises of the season.
My three-episode rule is to judge purely based on the quality of the work, regardless of age. Good creations have no age limits.