The End of an Era? For the past two decades, TV Drama has been experiencing a renaissance, "A Golden Age". At the heart of this era were the groundbreaking shows The Sopranos, The Wire, and my personal favourite, Mad Men - a 'holy trinity' that redefined the narrative possibilities of the small screen. These shows brought complex characters, intricate plots, and cinematic production values to TV audiences, setting a high bar for storytelling and craftsmanship. However, certain factors suggest that the decline of prestige TV dramas may be upon us. These include content fatigue caused by oversaturation, the continuing rise of low-budget reality TV and unscripted content, and the trend for shorter seasons led by a push for immediate returns on investment. Interestingly, as TV drama seems to be waning, there are signs that we might be on the cusp of a second golden age for cinema, driven in part by social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where there seems to be a growing appetite for longer, more immersive formats. On these platforms, filmmakers and content creators, aided by technological advances, are experimenting with narrative structures that harken back to classic cinematic traditions, potentially paving the way for a resurgence in feature-length storytelling. So, what are you currently watching that bucks - or proves the trend? #TV #drama #Film #nostalgia #socialmedia #goldenage https://lnkd.in/eWHf_RvH
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Michael Nilsson
8mo
I’d say The Sinner, Succession (as mentioned), Yellowjackets etc are all solid productions. I think in our binge-area though, the decision to release a full season off the bat make people move on quickly. There’s less hype and discussion surrounding the shows now, as people catch up quickly and find something else to watch (old or new). We saw a resurrection of shows like “Suits” and “Friends”, when there was a shortage on new productions appealing to audiences - so old shows still prove their worth while some don’t age that well.
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8moGood points. I think more recently Succession, Billions and House of Cards have all done a great job on lengthy TV dramas. When they finish you feel you miss the characters!