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Faustina Bartsch
This week, I've encountered strange behavior on two different Roku TVs in two different states. In both cases, while watching a show the app would suddenly stop and go back to the home screen. When resuming the show, it often would start playing a minute or two earlier in the episode than where it stopped. Also, the issue happens repeatedly, even after restarting the device. I've tested it on different internet sources, and that didn't make a difference.
Before I go the route of reinstalling apps or factory resetting, is anyone else experiencing something similar? This started about a week ago. It seems unlikely reseting will fix this gs as this is happening on more than one device in different locations.
I'm having the exact same issue but only on 1, my newest TV, a Roku TCL, 58 inch. Starts the episode on Netflix and with no warning stops and goes to the home page. i've tried everything from uninstalling to reinstalling the apps. Annoying to say the least.
There are a few possible reasons why your Prime and Netflix apps are crashing on your Roku TVs. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try before resorting to reinstalling apps or factory resetting:
Help, this problem just started for me in the last 24 hours on every TCL Roku Series 4, 5, 6 I own. Only Netflix and Prime crash, all other apps are fine. Tried restart, reinstall, no luck. Cannot figure out how to clear app cash, none of the TVs have Settings > System > Advanced system settings > App > Netflix/Prime Video > Clear cash option. Thanks.
Did you restart your Roku device before re-installing the channel? That step is crucial when performing the troubleshooting. If you haven't tried the suggested order (remove > restart > re-install), we would recommend giving it a shot once again. We also suggest doing the restart from the Settings menu by navigating to Settings > System > Power (If you do not see a Power submenu, skip to the next step.) > System restart.
For detailed instructions, refer to this Support link: How do I resolve channel playback issues?"
Does the issue occur on the Netflix channel only or all channels on your Roku devices? What are the steps to reproduce the issue you are seeing? What troubleshooting steps have you already taken to try to resolve the issue?
I've closely followed both F1 and NASCAR for most of my life, so I was curious as to how stock car racing's answer to Drive to Survive would portray the sport. I'm sure comparisons will be made between the two. While it isn't a carbon copy of DTS, is certainly follows a similar format in showcasing the lives of the drivers and their weekend battles out on track. But will it have the same impact?
As an American, the uptick in US interest around Formula 1 after Drive to Survive arrived on Netflix has been stunning to me. People in my life who never cared about motorsports now want to talk about F1. I am sincerely hoping that the streaming service can do the same for NASCAR, introducing stock car racing in a way that appeals to a larger audience, while also shattering some of the stereotypes that are attached to it.
I particularly liked Denny Hamlin's comments about racing versus stick and ball sports, explaining how you might get lucky and make a three-point shot that Michael Jordan doesn't make, but no athlete from that world can just get into a race car and run as fast as Hamlin does. I thought that set the tone perfectly.
Now for the uninitiated, Hamlin is NASCAR's villain these days, and it's a role he embraces fully. They wasted little time making that abundantly clear. He also felt a bit like the main character during this docuseries as he was a constant throughout it, both in his role as a driver and owner.
His crusade to finally become Cup Series champion is the centerpiece of his story, and hangs over him in the show as it does in his real-life career. Hamlin is the winningest driver in NASCAR history without a Cup title.
The additional commentary from Dale Earnhardt Jr., Marty Smith, Steve Letarte, and Shannon Spake was done well. It didn't feel jarring and they all added interesting perspectives to the stories they were trying to tell.
After Hamlin's introduction, we meet William Byron. His sim to reality story sets him apart from most Cup drivers, who have been racing on actual tracks from the age of five or six. But even as we followed the soft-spoken Hendrick Motorsports driver through his daily life, Hamlin still managed to make an appearance.
There's a scene of Byron listening to Hamlin's podcast, explaining how he wanted to "hear the mindset of another driver." It would not be the last time Netflix cameras were on as a rival driver reacted to Hamlin's podcast.
We return to Hamlin, this time showing the polarizing driver in his role as owner. With the hopes of pulling in a wider audience, I think it was important to showcase the involvement of his friend and 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan. They absolutely did not miss the opportunity to do just that with the NBA legend showing up several times throughout the docuseries.
Not only did we get a glimpse into the personal lives of these drivers, but it quickly became apparent that we were going to be treated to plenty of behind-the-scenes content both at the team shops and race track.
This episode covers the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, and I wondered how they would properly convey what was on the line in the final race before the playoffs. Most drivers in a must-win situation were ignored, with Netflix choosing instead to focus on a specific storyline.
This ended up being the right move, explaining the awkward position Hamlin found himself in. He drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, and Coach Gibbs' grandson was the first driver outside the playoffs. The driver he was chasing? Bubba Wallace, who drives for Hamlin. They spend a lot of time on Hamlin's dilemma and his decision to publicly admit that he would help his driver over his boss' grandson.
I was pleasantly surprised with how they chose to show the other parts of the race teams, including the integral role of a crew chief. Although it touched on the technical aspect of things, I do wish they spent more time on that. Perhaps that wouldn't have played well with a casual audience, but it's something I hoped to see more of.
Something the show could have really benefited from was going deeper into the prep of the cars, giving viewers a look at the entire process from the building, wrapping, transporting and so on. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to get just one car from the shop floor to the track on Sunday.
A criticism of Drive to Survive was how they left the viewer in suspense over Romain Grosjean's horrific crash during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. I wondered if we'd see something similar with Ryan Preece's rollover crash at Daytona, but this show chose not to draw it out. In fact, NASCAR Full Speed did not overdramatize much of anything, which I found refreshing.
The formula for the show became clear, with each episode dedicated to a three-race playoff round. We see more of Bubba Wallace, who got a chuckle out of me with his DTS mention, while also introducing us to defending champion Joey Logano.
The show continues to execute well in explaining who these drivers are without overwhelming new viewers with information. Logano is a prodigy, one hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, and they make sure you know he does not care about making friends.
I was anxious to see how they would explain NASCAR's rather complicated playoff format, but they didn't spend too much time going into the little complexities of it. They offered a basic description, and they moved on, which was probably for the best.
We get to see more about the pit crews this episode too, and how critical they are to a successful race weekend. We get a front row seat to pitstop practice with the No. 11 team, which immediately precedes them derailing Hamlin's Southern 500 efforts with a mid-race loose wheel. We then have to watch Hamlin engage with eager fans after the race, still reeling from the missed opportunity.
A common misconception outside of the racing community is that NASCAR ovals are all essentially the same. Netflix dispels that notion, taking time to showcase the individuality and unique characteristics of Darlington Raceway.
We saw Hamlin with the driver's hat and owner's hat, and now we got to see him a hard hat as he inspects the ongoing construction of 23XI Racing's new building. His divided loyalties between JGR and 23XI is a continued theme throughout this episode with Reddick beating the boss to the win at Kansas Speedway.
When Logano's playoffs came to an abrupt end in the Round of 16 elimination race at Kansas, it was great to be able to watch him in the hauler afterwards. His only hope of advancing was if another playoff driver found trouble, and cameras watch as he anxiously watches Martin Truex Jr. hit the wall.
Here we are introduced to Ross Chastain, the eighth-generation watermelon farmer who shocked the world with his Martinsville wall-ride during the 2022 playoffs. He doesn't hide the fact that his fellow drivers do not enjoy his driving style, and the unflattering nicknames they have for him.
We see more of Wallace as well, who has been going through a whirlwind of emotions throughout the playoffs. It seems like we're just riding with him on this rollercoaster, and Texas Motor Speedway was a breaking point. He won the pole, was in contention to win, but lost out on the final restart.
Byron captured that 300th win for HMS while Wallace and team are left to wonder what could have been. And we get a very raw moment with No. 23 crew chief Bootie Barker, who wants to get the mic off and then gives one of the best lines in the entire docuseries.
We see Hendrick Motorsports celebrating its 300th win and more of Byron. He's a driver that seems very reserved on race weekends, so it was nice to see more of his personality. At Talladega, NASCAR's incredible fan access is showcased as Chastain hangs out with random fans in the infield.
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