I guess one man's dragging is another's meditation
there is 'traditional' story arc structure
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
obvious exposition is now considered hacky, so writers like to find ways to embed exposition into the rising action (or even later)
BUT the rising action is crucial for a genuine climax (yes, we know) and resolution
inciting action right into climax is only good for action movies and 14 yr old boys