Survey Shows Tom Hardy Is The Hardest Actor For Americans To Understand

If you need to turn on subtitles while watching "Peaky Blinders," you're not alone.

According to a new survey by Preply (), American viewers have a harder time following Tom Hardy's dialogue than any other actor. And "Peaky Blinders," a show Hardy appears on frequently, was named the hardest TV show to understand.

Hardy fans will likely find the results unsurprising, as the actor is famous for playing roles that require him to mumble. He can currently be seen in the sixth and final season of "Peaky Blinders" on Netflix, and stars in Gareth Evans' "Havoc" later this year. On the cast side of the poll, Hardy was followed by Sofia Vergara, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Johnny Depp, Jackie Chan, Ozzy Osbourne and Benedict Cumberbatch.

When it comes to TV, the most difficult shows to understand were mostly those set in Europe. After "Peaky Blinders," US viewers said they had the hardest time understanding "Derry Girls," "Game of Thrones," "Outlander," and "Downton Abbey."
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The purpose of the survey was to track the use of subtitles among US viewers. The practice of watching television with subtitles has become increasingly common, especially among young audiences. After surveying 1,200 people, he found that 50% of Americans use subtitles most of the time. This number increases further as the age groups decrease: 70% of Gen Z viewers reported using subtitles most of the time.

The survey then attempts to dig deeper into the reasons for the new trend. Most subtitle users cited practical issues with hearing the audio and understanding the shows they're watching. 72% of subtitle users cited confusing sound as a major concern, and 61% mentioned difficulty understanding actors' accents. Other reasons included trying to watch shows in silence, using subtitles to stay focused on a screen, and in some cases using subtitles to learn a new language.
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The survey also looked at viewing habits as a potential explanation, pointing out that younger viewers are much more likely to consume content in public on their mobile devices. Watching shows in environments such as public transport makes subtitles more necessary for many viewers.

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Survey Shows Tom Hardy Is The Hardest Actor For Americans To Understand

If you need to turn on subtitles while watching "Peaky Blinders," you're not alone.

According to a new survey by Preply (), American viewers have a harder time following Tom Hardy's dialogue than any other actor. And "Peaky Blinders," a show Hardy appears on frequently, was named the hardest TV show to understand.

Hardy fans will likely find the results unsurprising, as the actor is famous for playing roles that require him to mumble. He can currently be seen in the sixth and final season of "Peaky Blinders" on Netflix, and stars in Gareth Evans' "Havoc" later this year. On the cast side of the poll, Hardy was followed by Sofia Vergara, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Johnny Depp, Jackie Chan, Ozzy Osbourne and Benedict Cumberbatch.

When it comes to TV, the most difficult shows to understand were mostly those set in Europe. After "Peaky Blinders," US viewers said they had the hardest time understanding "Derry Girls," "Game of Thrones," "Outlander," and "Downton Abbey."

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The purpose of the survey was to track the use of subtitles among US viewers. The practice of watching television with subtitles has become increasingly common, especially among young audiences. After surveying 1,200 people, he found that 50% of Americans use subtitles most of the time. This number increases further as the age groups decrease: 70% of Gen Z viewers reported using subtitles most of the time.

The survey then attempts to dig deeper into the reasons for the new trend. Most subtitle users cited practical issues with hearing the audio and understanding the shows they're watching. 72% of subtitle users cited confusing sound as a major concern, and 61% mentioned difficulty understanding actors' accents. Other reasons included trying to watch shows in silence, using subtitles to stay focused on a screen, and in some cases using subtitles to learn a new language.

The survey also looked at viewing habits as a potential explanation, pointing out that younger viewers are much more likely to consume content in public on their mobile devices. Watching shows in environments such as public transport makes subtitles more necessary for many viewers.