Netflix faces backlash for using AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in Wonka reality show
For me, Netflix game shows are nothing more than money-grabbers and devoid of any quality, and to those who held out hope for the show’s survival, you were very naïve indeed. You may like Soulless AI Gene Wilder voice is the worst example of AI slop Netflix has admitted to using AI on '300 movies and shows' in 2026 — and I've never been more disappointed Roku's new AI channel is top of the slops: is this an important AI milestone? It was over before it started (Image credit: Netflix)When the best streaming service announced the show in the summer, it wasn’t just its cheap and gaudy attempt at resurrecting the movie’s familial charm that had viewers concerned.
- ▪For me, Netflix game shows are nothing more than money-grabbers and devoid of any quality, and to those who held out hope for the show’s survival, you were very naïve indeed.
- ▪You may like Soulless AI Gene Wilder voice is the worst example of AI slop Netflix has admitted to using AI on '300 movies and shows' in 2026 — and I've never been more disappointed Roku's new AI channel is top of the slops: is this an impo
- ▪It was over before it started (Image credit: Netflix)When the best streaming service announced the show in the summer, it wasn’t just its cheap and gaudy attempt at resurrecting the movie’s familial charm that had viewers concerned.
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Streaming Netflix Viewers call Netflix 'disgusting’: Wonka’s Golden Ticket receives huge backlash to its AI Gene Wilder voice, and I saw it coming from a mile away Opinion By Rowan Davies Published 24 September 2026 So unbearable, it could make you lactose intolerant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Silver Screen Collection / Netflix) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Oh Netflix, you have a lot of apologizing to do.Its latest reality game show, Wonka’s Golden Ticket, hasn’t even been on the platform for 24 hours, and it's…
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