Netflix’s Star Search will let you vote to decide who wins

Despite the arrival of Netflix Star search Reboot It will feature a panel of celebrity judges, and viewers will have a role in choosing the contestants who will win the competition.

before Star searchPremiere tonight, Netflix announced They’re launching a new real-time voting function that will give you the ability to tell the streamer which artist you want to see successful. Instead of having to send a text message or visit a special website as was the case with American Idol, Star searchVoting can be done within the Netflix app while the show is live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

In addition to the app, it will be possible to vote via smart TVs and streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV. But in Her post is about the featureNetflix stressed that voting will not be available if you are watching via a browser, and voting will be limited to a specific time window during Star search It is broadcast live.

while Star search As it airs, viewers will be asked to give each performance a rating from 1 to 5 stars, with scores for each episode recorded and shared by the end of the broadcast. Each Netflix profile will be limited to one vote per performance, and once a vote is submitted, it cannot be changed.

Everything about this feature makes it seem like Netflix was looking for it Star search To be the kind of event that keeps the audience engaged enough to keep their eyes on the screen. It will be a welcome change of pace This era of casual viewingbut Star searchThe success of the program will depend on how well the show performs.