Editing on TVE remains ineffective. This must be stated plainly. Before tackling any problem, it is essential to diagnose it and understand its causes, a principle echoed by Carles Porta whom many admire, because clarity only appears when the shadows are examined. La 1 has rolled out several self-produced series that have flopped one after another, a pattern that cannot be ignored. The controversy intensified with The Patients of Doctor García, an adaptation of Almudena Grandes, whose ten episodes were dumped into the early hours, as if time itself were hiding from the narrative. More recently, Operation Englishtown witnessed a similar stumble, with the impact rippling far beyond a single show. The decision to pull the second episode and rush episodes two at a time to the finish line demonstrates a haste that alienated viewers and sapped confidence. Screen ratings around three percent pointed to a clear lack of interest in comparable products, signaling a broader misalignment with what the audience expects from these projects. Other upcoming titles, such as Detective Touré, appear to have retreated to the back burner, postponing release in favor of a different strategy. In this same vein, Las Abogados remains in limbo, a title awaiting a more thoughtful approach. The overarching lesson is blunt: when the editing pipeline stalls, it triggers a chain reaction. Poor pacing, misaligned episode structures, and inconsistent scheduling degrade the viewing experience and erode trust in the platform. The root issue is not simply technical; it is strategic. If a streaming service cannot consistently deliver a coherent, engaging arc across episodes, viewers will seek entertainment elsewhere and the platform will struggle to justify budget allocations. The industry has learned, and perhaps Madrid has learned too, that the cure lies in a methodical, patient process rather than a race to release. A reliable pipeline requires careful script evaluation, measured editorial decisions, and a clear understanding of audience behavior. When these elements align, editing becomes a tool to amplify storytelling rather than a bottleneck that delays it. The future path must integrate transparent post-production workflows, stronger coordination between production and scheduling teams, and a willingness to adjust timelines based on viewer feedback. Only by embracing a disciplined approach can TVE restore faith in its original programming and reengage viewers who have grown skeptical. In the end, the goal remains straightforward: deliver content that respects the spectator’s time, sustains momentum across episodes, and builds a consistent, recognizable standard for Spanish television abroad.
