Erin Doherty shared her thoughts on how phones and casual viewing could affect the way people watch stories.
The 33-year-old actress, known for The Crown, said she feared too much distraction would lead to “the death of art.”
She hopes that her series Adolescence shows that audiences still want to watch shows that make them think and feel deeply.
Doherty said The Guardian that she doesn’t like the idea of phones being part of the creative process.
However, the Chloe The star further said that people don’t need to be spoon-fed and are much smarter than some shows give them credit for.
Since its release, Adolescence became very popular, garnering almost 150 million views and even being shown in schools.
Doherty admitted that she didn’t expect it to become such a phenomenon, but she felt from the start that it was a story worth seeing.
The actress shared that the series had a real energy and honesty that made it special.
In the crime drama, she plays a therapist and prepared for the role by speaking with her own former counselor.
She wanted to show the human side of therapists, including their feelings and struggles, rather than just using them to help other characters.
Doherty hopes the show continues to spark conversations and connect with viewers in meaningful ways.
