| Bad sign | What it means | |----------|----------------| | File size < 300 MB for 45-min episode | Overcompressed, visible macroblocking | | Audio hiss or echo | Captured with cheap screen recording software | | Hardcoded subtitles (burned-in) | Cannot turn off; often from non-English streaming | | Scene release group unknown (e.g., -xRG or no group) | Possibly amateur re-encode |
Let’s break down each part: