It’s a hard truth, but in the days of binge culture, a lengthy opening credits sequence can feel like a burden for the viewer — if the point is to jump as quickly as possible to the next installment of a story, then two minutes of title cards and abstract imagery will more often than not have people reaching for the fast-forward button.
That might be why Netflix created the “Skip Intro” feature for its users — but it’s also why many of the shows on the list below have proven innovative in how they approach their opening sequences. By changing key elements of the opening credits each week, series are able to make watching them essential, while also adding additional insight into the show for attentive viewers. The below list is ranked based on both ingenuity as well as how much the changes enhance the viewing experience. The best shows,...
That might be why Netflix created the “Skip Intro” feature for its users — but it’s also why many of the shows on the list below have proven innovative in how they approach their opening sequences. By changing key elements of the opening credits each week, series are able to make watching them essential, while also adding additional insight into the show for attentive viewers. The below list is ranked based on both ingenuity as well as how much the changes enhance the viewing experience. The best shows,...
- 4/25/2019
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
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