Decide Whether to Watch the Spin-off Before the Original Show

A spin-off just landed and you cannot decide if it wants watching before or after the original. This gives you one clear recommendation based on spoilers and payoff, not just release order. Get the answer before you accidentally watch things backwards and ruin the twist for yourself.

You are deciding whether to watch {SPIN_OFF_TITLE} before or after {ORIGINAL_SHOW_TITLE}. State briefly how the spin-off relates to the original (prequel, side story, alternate perspective) and recommend the best viewing order for someone who wants the fewest spoiled surprises and the most emotional payoff. Give one short recommendation and one sentence explaining why.