Netflix Invites Bizarre Memes and Trolling With Latest Guidelines for Screenwriters Revealed

From introducing binge-watching to interactive content, Netflix continually innovates to captivate its audience. The platform has revolutionized the way fans consume entertainment. Recently, the American streaming giant has been experimenting with micro-genres, to cater to distracted viewers. Additionally, Netflix execs have a say in screenwriters creating content that can be followed easily. While this may sound too much on Netflix’s end, this adaptability ensures it remains a top choice for viewers seeking personalized entertainment experiences. However, fans seem to have taken it otherwise.

According to N+1 Magazine (shared via Discussing Films on X), Netflix executives are advising screenwriters to make their characters explicitly state their actions, allowing viewers to follow along even when the program is playing in the background. The report suggested that this approach is designed to cater to distracted viewers who may not be fully engaged with the content.

Netflix now also utilizes thousands of micro-genres, including “casual viewing,” to categorize movies and TV shows that are easily digestible without intense focus. Furthermore, the report specified that the genre is structured to allow for passive consumption, hence its appropriateness for background viewing. The approach is mainly designed to keep up with their changing viewer habits and Netflix’s adaptability.

Fans, however, are having a bit of a hard time digesting the news. While some have met this with skepticism, others have considered it presumptuous for a streamer.

Fans do not approve of the latest antiques Netflix has pulled

Taking to social media, fans are expressing their discontent with many feeling that Netflix’s new approach is “ruining” their viewing experience. Raving on X, some have voiced their disappointment, stating that the platform’s focus on casual viewing is compromising content quality. Others have connected the dots, realizing that this shift may be responsible for the lackluster shows and movies they have been seeing lately, further fueling their frustration and disillusionment with the service.

Some continued to bash the streamer with hilarious memes, echoing the similar sentiments as the comments.

Netflix’s vast library has become overwhelming, with few titles worth watching. To combat decision fatigue, the platform introduced “Play Something,” an algorithm-driven feature that plays a random series or film. The report added that this too, is one of Netflix’s latest moves that acknowledges that users often prioritize background noise over quality content, keeping the platform on even when they’re not actively watching, until it asks the familiar question, “Are you still watching?“

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