I've read so many series where early chapters are partially dedicated to rehashing info, and for whatever reason, every author is horrible at writing that info in a manner cohesive to the rest of the story. It always comes out heavy-handed, inelegant, and unenjoyable. I get not everyone is reading books in a binge and that reading upon release exists. I agree that those readers should be accommodated. But if you aren't capable of writing it cleanly and convincingly (and from my experience, you aren't), why not utilize the TV show device of a quick reel of clips showing relevant scenes "previously on" said show? Readers could opt in or out at the start of their reading session and you can write a novel that doesn't bore me for 3 pages of re-exposition.
by Rush_Clasic