- Prime Video is testing AI-powered video summaries in beta, only in the US.
- The AI analyzes entire seasons and generates clips with pre-compiled narration and music.
- Available in series such as Fallout, Jack Ryan, Upload, Bosch and The Rig.
- Access via the "Summary/Recap" button on TV devices; no date yet for Spain.
When a season returns and you don't fully remember what happened, the AI-powered video summaries from Prime Video (or recaps) They're here to lend a handAmazon's platform has started a test that generates visual recaps of entire seasons, designed to catch up without having to binge-watch previous episodes.
The new product is launched in beta phase and limited in the United Stateswith a cautious focus on selected titles and access from living room devices. There is no confirmed schedule for Spain and the rest of Europe, although Amazon aims to expand compatibility over time.
How the video summary tool works
The function uses generative AI models that They analyze an entire season to identify key plot points, character arcs, relevant scenes, and significant dialogue.With that material, compose a short video with automatic narration and synchronized music, in a format similar to a season trailer.
According to Amazon, the system It relies on its AWS infrastructure., with technologies such as Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker for processing video, subtitles, and audio. The goal is to offer a visual summary of “cinematic quality” that allows you to resume a series after a prolonged pause without losing the thread.
The process consists of several steps: AI detects crucial moments, selects the most representative clips and combines them with audio effects, dialogue snippets, and AI-generated voiceover. Amazon claims there are guardrails to minimize spoilers, in line with what its previous text option already did.
Unlike a real-time montage, these summaries are pre-produced (pre-generated) so they play instantly when the user requests them. Access is via the button. “Recap” or “Summary” in the series' information sheet, where the text summaries of X-Ray also coexist.
Compatible series and devices
In this first stage, the experience is limited to Some Prime Originals in English, entre ellos Fallout , Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Upload, Bosch y The rigNot all series have the option yet, and the rollout will be adjusted as the beta progresses.
Availability focuses on connected TV deviceswith priority given to the Amazon ecosystem (like Fire TV). It doesn't appear in [the list of Amazon ecosystems] yet. Apple TV or mobile appsHowever, the company indicates that compatibility will be expanded gradually.
To use the feature, simply go to the title page and press the “Summary/Recap” buttonThe user will be able to choose between the AI-generated video or the text summaries of X-Ray Recaps, which already offered a spoiler-free summary that picked up exactly where the series left off.
There is no announced date for it at the moment. Spain or the European UnionIt is expected that Amazon will evaluate usage metrics, perceived quality, and technical compatibility before extending the rollout to other markets.
Context and reactions from the sector
The initiative complements X-Ray Recaps (text), previously released to help viewers follow series without spoiling major plot twists. The move to video opens up debates in the industry: on the one hand, it improves accessibility and re-engagement; on the other, editors and creative teams They are cautiously observing the automation of traditionally human tasks.
Gérard Medioni, vice president of technology at Prime Video, has described these “Video Recaps” as a pioneering feature This reinforces the commitment to improving the viewing experience. Even so, the limited, beta rollout suggests that Amazon will gauge the impact before expanding it to more catalogs and regions.
For the European public, the key will be how they are managed languages, rights and devices In the leap outside the US, if the quality is maintained and the anti-spoiler controls work, video recaps could become a common tool for catching up between seasons.
Prime Video tests a formula that combines generative AI, narrative, and efficiency To solve an everyday problem: remembering the essentials without repeating chapters. Its expansion to Spain and more devices remains to be seen, but the technical foundation and integration with X-Ray are noteworthy. a significant step in how we recap series.
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