Audiences have noticed a major shift in the content being produced by the entertainment industry. There is an influx of new shows, but the emphasis seems to be on volume over substance.
The prioritization of releasing new material leaves some viewers concerned that the new push of constant content is jeopardizing the whole process of storytelling. Many products feel rushed or derivative, created only in order to fit a schedule.
The people who are feeling this most of all are the younger generations who are struggling to find modern media that resonates with them. “I feel like there is always something new being promoted, but I don’t remember the last time a series has blown me away. It all feels so rushed,” said freshman Sophie Seamer.
Audiences have begun to feel overwhelmed. This causes people to disengage and pivot to already existing content. Popular shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “Friends” have become common rewatches that have people constantly coming back for more. That is what the current landscape of shows has been lacking.
Others have echoed the same frustration as Seamer. “We have so many options for shows but none of them seem like they are worth committing to,” expressed junior Jack Carslake. The solution seems simple, slow down the content.
The ideal would be to find a balance between taking time to think of innovative and new ideas for shows while also keeping a fast output for those shows. This could happen in a plethora of ways, but it must start with the expansion of writers rooms and production companies. The more hands that are on a project than the more input the project gets. This allows for reasonably quick production while also keeping honest and good storytelling.
All the viewers want is creativity and integrity. “I’d rather wait for a really awesome show than have ten that all kind of feel the same,” said Seamer. Quality will always win over quantity.
As platforms race to fill the streaming screens, audiences have begun to notice the glaring cracks in quality. People fell in love with shows and movies for the storytelling and content, and streaming services must realize this in order to save the future of television and media.
