TV Moments They Didn't Want You to See

TLDRFrom AI-generated posters to visible green screens, here are 10 TV moments that the producers didn't want you to see.

Key insights

💥AI-generated posters in True Detective caused controversy.

🎥Matthew Perry forgot his lines in an episode of Friends.

🌍House of Cards used CGI product placement.

The misplaced coffee cup in Game of Thrones.

🌿Digital Livia Soprano in The Sopranos.

Q&A

Why did the AI-generated posters in True Detective cause controversy?

Fans noticed that the poster in the scene looked suspiciously uncanny and speculated that it was AI-generated. The show's creator later confirmed this, but the explanation given was deemed dubious and led to further criticism.

Which TV show had visible green screen arm?

The show 911 included a scene where a firefighter's amputated arm was digitally removed. However, in one shot, a green screen sleeve used for visual effects was accidentally left in the scene.

What was the most mocked mistake in Game of Thrones?

In the fourth episode of the eighth season, a coffee cup was accidentally left on the table during a banquet scene. This mistake went viral and was quickly digitally erased by HBO, although clips of the scene still exist online.

Which TV show had a character with a digitally created double?

In The Sopranos, after the actress who played Livia Soprano passed away, the show used CGI and unused footage to create a digital double of her character. However, the effects were seen as unconvincing and distracting by modern viewers.

Which TV show had a visible plane in the background?

Gunsmoke, a classic Western series, featured several scenes with visible planes in the background. These mistakes were not noticeable during the show's original airing but became apparent in high-resolution versions available on streaming platforms.

Timestamped Summary

00:00TV shows often have mistakes and moments they didn't want you to see due to tight production deadlines.

02:23Matthew Perry forgetting his line in Friends and a visible green screen arm in 911 are examples of such moments.

05:55Game of Thrones had a widely mocked mistake with a misplaced coffee cup.

08:46The Sopranos used CGI to create a digital double of a character after the actress passed away.

09:49Gunsmoke and its visible planes in the background are another example of TV mistakes.