Netflix execs reportedly want screenwriters to write for people who are only half paying attention to their shows. Then we talk about how Arcane lost $250 million, despite being a beautifully animated series.
Netflix’s strategy to simplify content for distracted viewers is criticized for undermining narrative quality and alienating engaged audiences, as exemplified by the financial failure and cancellation of the acclaimed series Arcane.
00:00 Netflix’s new strategy to simplify scripts for distracted viewers has sparked outrage and is linked to the financial failure of the acclaimed series Arcane.
02:56 Netflix’s strategy of oversimplifying content for passive viewers is criticized for harming narrative quality, causing subscriber cancellations and reducing audience engagement.
06:05 Netflix admits its content is often seen as background noise, prioritizing distracted viewing over quality storytelling, which risks alienating engaged audiences.
09:30 Netflix’s quick cancellations of complex shows like “Arcane” reflect a shift in viewer behavior towards simpler content and passive viewing habits.
13:06 Netflix’s focus on ad revenue and quantity over quality has led to the financial failure of the acclaimed series Arcane, highlighting a shift in audience preferences that jeopardizes high-quality content.
15:50 Arcane, meant to boost League of Legends, failed to attract viewers and was canceled due to its high cost, reflecting a troubling trend of prioritizing cheaper content for less engaged audiences.
19:35 Netflix’s focus on viewer retention and ad revenue may compromise content quality, as their strategy to simplify shows risks alienating subscribers and undermining engagement.
22:26 Netflix is reportedly creating shows for audiences who don’t watch TV, which seems illogical and frustrating.
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