Jul 04 2016 48 mins
Serialized Storytelling vs Episodic Television
The Girl and Tristan love their serial TV, that's no secret. But has something been lost with the serial push by HBO, AMC, and other networks? The latest Star Trek show has been revealed to be an ongoing story. Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Lost, Mad Men and so many other of our greatest shows in the past ten years have been one long story. TV has become more like film and film has become more like TV.
Will episodic television ever really go away? Does it need to? These are all questions that are discussed in this week's Nerd Nuptial.
Is there a side you lean towards?
The Girl and Tristan love their serial TV, that's no secret. But has something been lost with the serial push by HBO, AMC, and other networks? The latest Star Trek show has been revealed to be an ongoing story. Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Lost, Mad Men and so many other of our greatest shows in the past ten years have been one long story. TV has become more like film and film has become more like TV.
Will episodic television ever really go away? Does it need to? These are all questions that are discussed in this week's Nerd Nuptial.
Is there a side you lean towards?