Netflix Asks Writers to Have Characters Announce Their Actions

Netflix is instructing its writers to have characters explicitly state their actions and plans, a move aimed at ensuring viewers don't miss plot points even if they're only casually watching. This approach, while generating controversy among some writers who see it as a violation of established storytelling principles, highlights Netflix's concern over dwindling viewer attention spans. This follows a previous request for more dramatic opening scenes within the first five minutes of its productions, further underscoring the platform's focus on viewer retention.