Netflix Designs Shows for Distracted Viewers: Is Cinema Changing?

A top entertainment journalist says Netflix is making content for people who are not fully watching. This new style is for viewers who are on their phones or tablets at the same time. Scott Roxborough of DW asks what this means for storytelling. He suggests films and series may now use simpler plots and louder visual cues. This is so a viewer can look up from their "second screen" and still understand the story. Experts worry about the future of cinema as a detailed art form. If the main goal is to keep a distracted viewer’s attention, complex stories and subtle visuals may become rare. The change raises a big question: Is streaming service convenience harming the art of film itself?