Post #2015246
2026-01-30 02:05 UTC
There have several reports recently of Netflix pressuring writers/directors/producers to create shows and movies tailored to distracted consumers. Basically, telling them to repeat plot points in dialog so that people ‘watching’ while doing other things can keep up.
I’d put that in the evil category along with advertising and media company consolidation.
Replies (5)
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@Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 2026-01-30 02:23
That's just knowing your audience.
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@NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2026-01-30 03:02
Or maybe they're distracted because the show isn't that great, and doing this makes it even more not great lol.
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@pipe01@programming.dev 2026-01-30 15:43
Sure but I think that's the least evil evil thing they could do
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@Brickhead92@lemmy.world 2026-01-30 22:10
Maybe they should give them extra money and resources so they can produce two versions: normal, and background mode with reiteration littered through it.
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@TheKingBee@lemmy.world 2026-01-31 22:32
So they're evil for catering to their customers? If you don't like that in movies don't watch their movies...