You probably know some around you, and maybe you are also one of those strange people who watches series and films on streaming platforms in fast motion. In fact, what once seemed an aberration to moviegoers has gradually become part of the mainstream.
As early as 2019, Netflix began testing this feature. The director, Judd Apatow, was outraged: “Don’t make fun of our timing. We offer you beautiful things. Leave them as they are meant to be seen”.
But nothing happened, and Pandora’s box was open. Of course this practice remains in the minority, but it has a growing number of followers. Business Insider was interested in this phenomenon and concluded that these spectators mostly watched reality TV shows.
Reduced attention span?
Some even claim to watch their videos in 1.25 or 1.5 to watch more content during the free time they have. For others, it is a less assertive attitude. They explain that they give a boost only during their physical activities at the gym.
Either way, this is a profound trend that isn’t just seen in streaming. Many Internet users have in fact gotten into the habit of listening to their podcasts or YouTube videos at fast speed to consume longer formats. For the more “wild”, a Chrome extension even allows you to watch in 5 times!
And our colleague concludes: “Our modern, insatiable appetite for video content could mean that we have adapted and stretched our brains to watch faster and faster. This is an optimistic way of looking at things; The other way to look at it is that our attention span has shrunk to the size of a grape. »
Finally, let us point out that Netflix spoke out when launching this option to respond to criticism. The streaming giant then indicated: “We have no plans to deploy any of these tests in the short term. And whether we introduce these features for everyone at some point will depend on the feedback we receive”. They were clearly conclusive, which pushed the platform to move forward.
It is useless to settle this debate categorically and the choice always belongs to the spectators. For your part, do you ever watch certain series or films in fast motion, and if so, why? Tell us in the comments.
