“ The plot,” then, becomes a teasing reference to its attractive cast instead of to the show’s unsubtle statement on social class in South Korea. Even Netflix’s official social media accounts have leaned into the joke to promote shows like Squid Game. This is not an incrimination but a very real aspect of our media consumption. Most people prefer to watch flashy productions and beautiful celebrities over “highbrow” content they have a knack for avoiding convoluted plot lines that force the viewer to think. The often-used meme, “I watched it for the plot,” is an irony-laden acknowledgment that we, as viewers, often gravitate toward eye candy.
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