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Platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max have killed the linear schedule. Binge-watching has normalized serialized storytelling, where seasons are structured as 10-hour movies. This shift has elevated complex narratives (e.g., Stranger Things , Succession ) and allowed niche genres—from K-dramas to Nordic noir—to achieve mainstream success. In recent years, we've seen a shift towards
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