I understand why they do this but it alters the viewing experience depending on the type of drama. If it should be watched carefully and a lot of attention went into directing, writing and acting, it’s a pity for the staff.
I wonder who decide on episodes length. As for the episode numbers, the merrier there are, the more they get money. Starting Kdramas was hard for me since one hour was really long, especially for dramas who didn’t have enough content even for the standard length and episodes number. Cdramas have too many episodes. I don’t watch a lot because of that. They should adapt to the new kind of viewers who will prefer shorter episodes and/or lesser episodes for a drama. It will be a benefit for the writing since writers will have to learn to be more focused (hopefully!) on the most important parts.
I think it depends on drama, there are ones that I speeded up and enjoyed more that way and ones that it wasn’t needed at all. But if it’s a trend it’s not a problem with a viewers but with dramas, as I wrote earlier, I need subtitles, and with most speeded up dramas there isn’t any problem with reading them at all, it’s very telling.
Yeah, if you (and I) have no problem reading subs when episodes are sped up, they need to re-think their directing and writing. I just can’t understand how they can expect people to watch Cdramas with so many episodes.
I have that habit as well. Most of kdramas are even more enjoyable that way, because even on speed 1,5 you don’t see the difference. Most of the time I’m watching a drama in the night so by not being noisy I’m watching it without sound. It’s a long time I’ve enjoyed a drama without speed button and with a sound and I like Nokdu for now. I don’t have any spare time, but this one is en exemption.
While I consider the FF button to be essential–especially for bloated Chinese dramas—I hadn’t considered watching at higher speeds. I’ve done it for audio books, though. Like damn fool, the only way I could finish The Time Traveler’s Wife in time for my book club was to listen at 2-3x speed. Which is hilarious for sex scenes. I don’t think the author envisioned readers/listeners cracking up at the sound of a chipmunk voice narrating the sexy bits.
I agree 100% that respect goes both ways with content. The primary purpose of broadcast and web TV is to make money. But audiences want well-constructed stories. I’m glad hear there’s pushback on overly long Chinese dramas. I think Japan’s 10-12 number is just right because Kdramas are beginning to feel like a stretch at 16 not to mention 20+.
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shach
October 1, 2019 at 9:38 AM
I’m not Chinese youth but I’m guilty of this habit too, and funnily enough even with increased speed I’m not missing any of subtitles be it Chinese or Korean drama, pacing is real issue here.
https://supchina.com/2019/09/30/extreme-binge-watching-chinas-youth-are-streaming-at-accelerated-speeds-to-save-time/
mango
October 1, 2019 at 12:57 PM
I understand why they do this but it alters the viewing experience depending on the type of drama. If it should be watched carefully and a lot of attention went into directing, writing and acting, it’s a pity for the staff.
I wonder who decide on episodes length. As for the episode numbers, the merrier there are, the more they get money. Starting Kdramas was hard for me since one hour was really long, especially for dramas who didn’t have enough content even for the standard length and episodes number. Cdramas have too many episodes. I don’t watch a lot because of that. They should adapt to the new kind of viewers who will prefer shorter episodes and/or lesser episodes for a drama. It will be a benefit for the writing since writers will have to learn to be more focused (hopefully!) on the most important parts.
shach
October 1, 2019 at 1:08 PM
I think it depends on drama, there are ones that I speeded up and enjoyed more that way and ones that it wasn’t needed at all. But if it’s a trend it’s not a problem with a viewers but with dramas, as I wrote earlier, I need subtitles, and with most speeded up dramas there isn’t any problem with reading them at all, it’s very telling.
mango
October 1, 2019 at 1:14 PM
Yeah, if you (and I) have no problem reading subs when episodes are sped up, they need to re-think their directing and writing. I just can’t understand how they can expect people to watch Cdramas with so many episodes.
BC
October 1, 2019 at 6:13 PM
I have that habit as well. Most of kdramas are even more enjoyable that way, because even on speed 1,5 you don’t see the difference. Most of the time I’m watching a drama in the night so by not being noisy I’m watching it without sound. It’s a long time I’ve enjoyed a drama without speed button and with a sound and I like Nokdu for now. I don’t have any spare time, but this one is en exemption.
amara
October 2, 2019 at 6:09 PM
lots of people do this!!! with everything loool im guilty too. ur absolutely right about pacing although i should be a purist about it lmao
tsutsuloo
October 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM
While I consider the FF button to be essential–especially for bloated Chinese dramas—I hadn’t considered watching at higher speeds. I’ve done it for audio books, though. Like damn fool, the only way I could finish The Time Traveler’s Wife in time for my book club was to listen at 2-3x speed. Which is hilarious for sex scenes. I don’t think the author envisioned readers/listeners cracking up at the sound of a chipmunk voice narrating the sexy bits.
I agree 100% that respect goes both ways with content. The primary purpose of broadcast and web TV is to make money. But audiences want well-constructed stories. I’m glad hear there’s pushback on overly long Chinese dramas. I think Japan’s 10-12 number is just right because Kdramas are beginning to feel like a stretch at 16 not to mention 20+.