Seriality in the Streaming Era

TY - BOOK

T1 - Seriality in the Streaming Era

AU - Heiselberg, Lene

AU - Walther, Bo Kampmann

AU - Nielsen, Jakob Isak

AU - Rønlev, Rasmus

PY - 2025/9/12

Y1 - 2025/9/12

N2 - Seriality in the Streaming Era explores the dynamic transformation of serialized storytelling in the digital era, where platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple Podcasts have redefined how narratives are created, consumed, and experienced. This book examines the profound impact of streaming technologies on both fictional and nonfictional series, offering an in-depth analysis of how these formats have evolved. Drawing from case studies across a wide range of media—from television to podcasts, and social media platforms like Facebook and Snapchat—this book highlights how serialized storytelling has adapted to diverse formats and consumption habits. The authors explore key trends such as platform-specific narrative structures, audience engagement, and the blending of genres in both entertainment and journalism. With a focus on both the aesthetic and functional shifts in seriality, the book offers theoretical insights into the future of storytelling in a media landscape increasingly shaped by data-driven strategies and audience participation. Furthermore, the book tackles how seriality navigates the delicate balance between creativity and commercial demands. As a significant contribution, the book features interviews with key industry professionals in the field of serial media production. Seriality in the Streaming Era is an essential resource for scholars, students, and industry professionals, as well as anyone curious about the evolving role of serialized narratives in shaping modern media culture.

AB - Seriality in the Streaming Era explores the dynamic transformation of serialized storytelling in the digital era, where platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple Podcasts have redefined how narratives are created, consumed, and experienced. This book examines the profound impact of streaming technologies on both fictional and nonfictional series, offering an in-depth analysis of how these formats have evolved. Drawing from case studies across a wide range of media—from television to podcasts, and social media platforms like Facebook and Snapchat—this book highlights how serialized storytelling has adapted to diverse formats and consumption habits. The authors explore key trends such as platform-specific narrative structures, audience engagement, and the blending of genres in both entertainment and journalism. With a focus on both the aesthetic and functional shifts in seriality, the book offers theoretical insights into the future of storytelling in a media landscape increasingly shaped by data-driven strategies and audience participation. Furthermore, the book tackles how seriality navigates the delicate balance between creativity and commercial demands. As a significant contribution, the book features interviews with key industry professionals in the field of serial media production. Seriality in the Streaming Era is an essential resource for scholars, students, and industry professionals, as well as anyone curious about the evolving role of serialized narratives in shaping modern media culture.

UR - https://www.routledge.com/Seriality-in-the-Streaming-Era/Heiselberg-KampmannWalther-Nielsen-Ronlev/p/book/9781032887869?srsltid=AfmBOopvfKRXERCfFlnBVTDRUJ22fdg6n6gaShpjaqx2X3HXbdNRwAN1

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105015235744

U2 - 10.4324/9781003539735

DO - 10.4324/9781003539735

M3 - Book

SN - 9781032887906

BT - Seriality in the Streaming Era

PB - Routledge

CY - London

ER -