[Idiom] What's "someone who is a big fan of TV series/movies" called?

[IamLovingIt]

Hello,

I was just wondering what a "person who is a big fan of TV series/movies" is called.

Thanks,

 

[TheParser]

NOT A TEACHER


Hello,

I googled "synonyms for 'fan.' " Here are some words that I found.

Mona: I am a big fan of that TV show called "The Eight Parts of Speech." Do any of you guys watch it?

Joe: I'm a long-time follower of that show. It's just fascinating.

Betty: Count me in. I've been a devotee of that show since it started five years ago.

Ralph: I am an addict, dudes. I go crazy if I miss just one episode of that show.

Grace: I'm the show's biggest enthusiast.

Joel: Why don't all of us aficionados of that show fly to Hollywood and get tickets to see it in person?

 

[Skrej]

Sometimes certain shows will use part of the show's name as a term for their fans.

For example, hard-core fans of the "Star Trek" series are often called 'Trekkies'.

Other similar show title-based names escape me at the moment, but perhaps others will chime in.

 

[JMurray]

not a teacher

In response to Skrej, I believe that "Whovian" for a Doctor Who fan has some currency.

Some more informal terms for an avid fan include: freak, buff, fiend, nut, among others.
"He's a real Star Wars freak."

 

[emsr2d2]

"Whovian" is correct for a Doctor Who fanatic.

 

[Skrej]

"Oh yeah", says Who?

 

[emsr2d2]

"Oh yeah", says Who?

I'd like to say ta, dis is very funny. ;-)

 

[emsr2d2]

Not sure. I haven't Mastered it yet.

 

[Skrej]

Good Lord, then perhaps some kind of Companion guide is in order, if you have the time.

 

[GoesStation]

A movie-lover is a cinephile. I can't think of a term for a TV-lover.