On the subject of Star Trek, I thoroughly agree with Alicelth. Maybe give TNG a try. I really bristled at the first several episodes, but then the actors settled into their characters and the series became truly excellent. IMO.
We did this in a yoga class, once. You had to relate your contribution to a yoga pose, and then take that pose. Advice to first-timers: if you’re near the start of the story circle, don’t say anything that will commit you to a balancing pose!
Dried plum, sir.