Tried watching a show on 1.5x speed and it actually works for slow dramas

I always thought faster playback would ruin the vibe, but after struggling through 4 episodes of a slow-burn mystery, I gave it a shot and finished the whole season in one sitting. Has anyone else found a show that actually benefits from speeding up?

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elliot_king23d ago

My friend tried watching The Crown at 1.5x speed and said it sounded like the royal family was being chased by bees. Actually though, I discovered this trick with Ozark - that show drags so bad in the middle seasons that bumping it up made it feel like a normal paced thriller instead of a wet towel. Just be careful you don't accidentally watch a romance movie like that or everyone will sound like they're having a panic attack while confessing their love.

west.claire23d ago

Isn't it wild how a little speed boost can totally change the pacing of a show? You mentioning Ozark is such a good example, that show has those long stretches where nothing really happens and speeding it up makes it a whole different experience. I think the trick is finding shows where the plot matters more than the atmosphere or the acting, like a slow thriller or a mystery where you just want the clues. But yeah, you're totally right about romance movies, I tried it on a Nicholas Sparks thing and everyone sounded like they were hyperventilating. It's kind of a cheat code for shows that are good but just need a kick in the pants to get moving.