My friend from Chicago said she watches shows at 1.5x speed to get through them faster

She told me she watched all of 'Severance' that way over a weekend. It made me think about how we're trying to finish shows instead of just enjoying them. I tried it with one episode and it felt rushed, like I missed the mood of the scenes. Do you think watching shows faster ruins the experience, or is it a good hack for a busy schedule?

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willow_garcia17d ago

Tried that once and it gave me a headache. Some shows need room to breathe, you know? Maybe save the speed run for stuff you don't really care about.

adams.vera17d ago

Totally get what willow_garcia means. Rushing through a slow-burn drama just makes all the tension and quiet moments feel pointless. It's like eating a fancy meal way too fast, you miss the whole point. Some shows are built for taking your time.

mark72310d ago

Wait, you got a headache from watching TV?