Research from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE, 2022) indicates that higher resolution enhances emotional recall, particularly for drama series. In practice, viewers report that the 4K version of “The Dying of the Light” feels more “present”; the audience is less aware they are watching a reconstruction of 18th‑century Scotland and more likely to feel as if they are standing beside Claire and Jamie. This shift from “observing” to “participating” is precisely what high‑resolution streaming aims to achieve.