(12) General audiences, according to Netflix, still prefer dubs. (13) The company now defaults to dubbing because its data indicate that viewers are more likely to finish a movie or show if it’s presented in the viewer’s native language. (14) These viewers say they prefer to unwind while watching television, which is easier to do when a movie is dubbed. (15) Surprisingly, even some television critics admit that they prefer dubs so they can do other things while watching, like check their phones or wash the dishes. (16) Therein lies the crucial distinction: because subtitles demand constant attention, dubbing allows for shorter attention spans and multitasking while viewing.

The writer wants to use subordination to illustrate an imbalance between the ideas in sentence 16 (reproduced below).

Therein lies the crucial distinction: because subtitles demand constant attention, dubbing allows for shorter attention spans and multitasking while viewing.

Which version of the underlined text best accomplishes this purpose?


A. (as it is now)

B. so that

C. whereas

D. unless

E. whenever