Amazon Prime Video is rolling out an exciting new feature using AI to offer viewers spoiler-free recaps of the shows they’re watching. The X-Ray Recaps feature aims to make catching up on TV shows easier without the risk of accidentally stumbling upon spoilers.
Currently available in beta for Fire TV-connected devices in the US, X-Ray Recaps builds on Amazon’s popular X-Ray feature, which already offers viewers trivia, cast details, soundtrack information, and more. With X-Ray Recaps, Amazon is taking things a step further by providing AI-generated summaries of TV episodes and entire seasons – tailored specifically to where viewers left off.
The new AI-powered summaries offer quick, spoiler-free text recaps that allow users to catch up on plot developments and character arcs without ruining the experience for themselves. Whether you’re revisiting a show after a hiatus or trying to catch up on a new season, these recaps ensure that you don’t miss any key moments, while avoiding spoilers that are often present in other online recaps.
Amazon explains that the challenge X-Ray Recaps addresses is a familiar one – viewers often need to quickly refresh their memory of a show’s plot after being away for a few episodes or even a season. While many fans turn to third-party websites for recaps, these can be difficult to navigate and usually contain spoilers. With X-Ray Recaps, the AI-powered summaries are concise and tailored to each user’s specific progress – down to the exact minute you last watched.
The feature is powered by Amazon Bedrock, an AI platform built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), and uses Amazon SageMaker to analyze video segments along with subtitle data to generate these summaries. The company assures users that ‘guardrails’ have been put in place to ensure the generated recaps are spoiler-free and focused on critical plot points, cliffhangers, and character-driven moments.
For now, X-Ray Recaps is in beta and available only on Fire TV-connected devices in the US. However, Amazon plans to expand support to other devices by the end of the year. The feature is currently available for Amazon MGM Studios original series, including popular shows like Daisy Jones & The Six, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Wheel of Time, and The Boys.
With X-Ray Recaps, Amazon is not only making it easier for viewers to stay on top of their favorite shows but is also adding a new layer of convenience for fans who want to jump back into a series without worrying about spoilers ruining their experience.
