For a show that relies almost entirely on rapid-fire dialogue, overlapping bickering, and the crackling chemistry between David Tennant and Michael Sheen, subtitles aren't just an accessibility feature—they are a guide through the delightful madness.
If you want to catch every single snide remark and theatrical tantrum, turn the subtitles on. They make the experience much richer without distracting from the actors' expressive (and often frustrated) faces. Staged (2020) subtitles
Much of the humor is found in the muttered under-the-breath insults. The subtitles successfully capture these "throwaway" lines that might be missed by the casual ear, ensuring you don't lose the funniest parts of their ego-driven spats. For a show that relies almost entirely on