1w ago

‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?

www.theguardian.com ‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?

Streaming insiders have claimed they’re being made to rewrite scripts for viewers who use their phones while watching. Is this the end of prestige TV? Or pure fiction?

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2w ago

‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling? | Television

www.theguardian.com /tv-and-radio/2025/jan/17/not-second-screen-enough-is-netflix-deliberately-dumbing-down-tv-so-people-can-watch-while-scrolling

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I like to watch shows while playing video games. Depending on the game is what one I'll pay more attention to
- Yes, this. If it's a grind, I'll put on something captivating. If it's story centric, I won't put on much at all. If it's whatever but does require my eyes, I do a podcast. There's a time and a place for all these things depending on the game.
  
  I would take that as a sign to play a better game tbh. Unless it's a multiplayer game and we are waiting on others to form up anyway but then I give most of my attention to something else until we are about ready to go.
  
  Some good games sometimes still have grindy bits so I wouldn't make that assumption. Or it's optional but feels rewarding, etc. Really depends.
- But that’s what podcasts and weekly YouTube content is for!