"Earlier this year, Netflix executives asked screenwriters to write dialogue that has characters "announce what they're doing so that viewers who have this program on in the background can follow along." The communication led to a fairly muted backlash. Yes, it was offensive to anyone who loved (or made) a prestige show. But also, it's what we all were doing."
"Today, if I'm looking at my phone while watching a show, it's probably because I'm mindlessly Googling facts about said show. That said, I guess I can think of one combo that works particularly well: The long-running mobile game Star Trek: Timelines is fun to mess around with while watching episodes of Star Trek that I've seen a million times."
Netflix requested dialogue that explicitly announces characters' actions to accommodate viewers who keep programs on in the background. That suggestion produced a muted backlash from fans of prestige storytelling while reflecting common viewer behavior that involves multitasking during media consumption. Complex, immersive films and games are poor fits for distracted viewing, but curated picks can suit cozy, background entertainment. Casual mobile games and familiar episodes pair well with distracted watching by offering light engagement and strong visuals. Specific recommendations include Star Trek: Timelines alongside rewatched episodes and cult documentaries as relaxing background viewing.
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