Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones
www.pcmag.com
Amid a push to perfect 'casual viewing,' creatives say streaming execs are requiring them to remove nuance and visual cues, and do things like announce when characters enter a room.

No nuance and characters are saying the obvious stuff, because viewers are looking at another device while watching. We’re so cooked.

  • Cuberoot@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    23 days ago

    You’d think by now one of these digital media gurus would have invented some sort of feature where a user could replay a complicated scene or a subtle bit of dialog. Then their subscribers could properly appreciate more sophisticated cinematography.