Neuroscientists Confirm Harlan Coben Shows Have The Same Affect On The Brain As Pokies

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A landmark study out of South Betoota Polytechnic has today revealed a shocking fact about a popular TV series.

The piece of research conducted by the SBP School of Biomedical Studies has confirmed that Harlan Coben shows can have a rather strong effect on the brain.

Lead researcher Halle Worth explained that the adaptions of the popular books are the TV equivalent of poker machines.

"The series are like the bright flashing lights of a scientifically engineered gaming machine designed to keep people in their seats for as long as possible," said Worth.

"It's completely plausible that you could wet or soil yourself whilst bingeing any of the Harlan Coben series."

"If they didn't have episode breaks I reckon you'd be fucked."

Worth says that while the addictive nature of the shows is concerning, she can't dispute that they are thoroughly enjoyable.

"Oh, I love em, don't get me wrong," she laughed.

"They are filled with plot holes, incredibly overcomplicated, littered with more loose ends than an Alone Australia winner's hair, and at times actually nonsensical," she continued.

"But fuck you just can't stop watching can you."

"They are really good shit."

"Even if the main character, Sam Worthington's Bostonian everyman breaks into an Aussie accent every 10 minutes."

"The Polish series are crazy too."

"And hey, while they might be as addictive as the pokies, at least they only cost you like 20 bucks a month."

More to come.