Netflix is testing an instant-replay feature that lets you rewatch crucial scenes

Netflix is testing an instant-replay feature that lets you rewatch crucial scenes (but users say it’s ‘distracting and obnoxious’)

  • Customers have complained about Netflix’s  ‘Watch That Scene Again’ feature 
  • It is designed to allow viewers to re-watch crucial scenes in a film or series  
  • It creates a pop-up notification in the corner prompting the Netflix user 
  • Many say these are ruining the viewing experience on the streaming platform 
  • It is unclear where Netflix is testing the feature or if it plans to roll it our globally  

Netflix customers have ridiculed a feature which flags up crucial scenes and asks if they wish to re-watch them.

Ensuing pop-up notifications are designed to allow viewers to lavish the most important scenes but many customers have slammed them as ‘distracting and obnoxious’.   

A small population of users have been privy to the feature and many have been aggravated by its introduction.

It is unclear what regions or subscribers are being used to test the idea but the widespread public backlash may force Netflix to abandon the feature. 

  

A small population of Netflix users have been privy to the feature and many have been aggravated by its presence. It is unclear what regions or subscribers are testing the idea but the backlash may force Netflix into revoking the feature (stock)

The streaming platform has introduced a small box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which says ‘Watch That Scene Again’.   

Customers bemoaned the feature on Twitter, with several people complaining about the icons ruining their viewer experience. 

One user, Emily Lampkins, said on Twitter: ‘If I wanted stupid pop ups in the middle of my movie I could watch for free anywhere online, your “Watch That Scene Again” feature is complete garbage. 

‘I opted out but not before having my mind blown at how dedicated you are to making your service completely unusable.’

Others labelled the feature stupid, dumb, annoying and irritating. 

One user even threatened to cancel their account if they persist, saying: ‘If I see any distracting pop-ups asking if I want to watch that scene again, I shall be cancelling my account.’

Customers bemoaned the feature on Twitter, with several people complaining about the icons ruining their viewer experience. One user, Emily Lampkins, said on Twitter: 'If I wanted stupid pop ups in the middle of my movie I could watch for free anywhere online, your “Watch That Scene Again” feature is complete garbage' 

Customers bemoaned the feature on Twitter, with several people complaining about the icons ruining their viewer experience. One user, Emily Lampkins, said on Twitter: ‘If I wanted stupid pop ups in the middle of my movie I could watch for free anywhere online, your “Watch That Scene Again” feature is complete garbage’ 

The streaming platform has introduced a small box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which says 'Watch That Scene Again'

The streaming platform has introduced a small box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which says ‘Watch That Scene Again’

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, a spokesperson for Netflix, said: ‘We’re trying out a feature which gives Netflix members the ability to rewatch favorite scenes and memorable moments with the click of a button.

‘Right now we’re just looking to learn from it and may or may not roll it out more broadly in the future.’ 

One user even threatened to cancel their account if they persist, saying: 'If I see any distracting pop-ups asking if I want to watch that scene again, I shall be cancelling my account'

One user even threatened to cancel their account if they persist, saying: ‘If I see any distracting pop-ups asking if I want to watch that scene again, I shall be cancelling my account’

The streaming platform has introduced a small box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which says 'Watch That Scene Again'. Users took to social media to complain about it ruining their viewing experience 

The streaming platform has introduced a small box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which says ‘Watch That Scene Again’. Users took to social media to complain about it ruining their viewing experience 

Some Netflix customers have called the feature stupid, dumb, annoying and irritating. Netflix confirmed the feature is being tested but has not said if, or when, it will be widely rolled out 

Some Netflix customers have called the feature stupid, dumb, annoying and irritating. Netflix confirmed the feature is being tested but has not said if, or when, it will be widely rolled out 

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