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Good dissection of episodic content - what works in the form, why its working. Focus is on Stranger Things

Posted by: Moviesnob on Aug 27, 22:41

also highlights an observation that quality TV shows have replaced the mid range studio film for mainstream audiences.

Whats most interesting is its coming from a point of view of being somewhat critical of long form story telling (it both falls into the trap of being too repititive to fill out 300-600 minutes and requires "plotblocking" - "I’ve actually found that the shows that are the most “binge-worthy” are the most narratively stingy. You start each new episode almost out of frustration, hoping it will deliver a morsel of satisfaction, an inch of forward progress.") while concluding long form is ultimately most satisfying in terms of storytelling.

All in all, a read worth sharing

http://thetalkhouse.com/stranger-things-problem-plotblocking/

Good dissection of episodic content - what works in the form, why its working. Focus is on Stranger Things Moviesnob Aug 27, 22:41

It is true that the TV is replacing mid range films. It's ticket prices as well as quality that gives TV the advantage. {nm} leo21 Aug 28, 10:25

we're in the second Golden Age of television. the problem is now that you have to be selective because there lobogotti Aug 28, 16:39

the only problem is the cost of all these channels/services {nm} islander Aug 28, 17:08

plotblocking is the cost of doing business and i guess im okay with that islander Aug 28, 14:20

i applaud your world view sir {nm} Moviesnob Aug 28, 14:46

well said islander. agree on Mr. Robot 2, as well. lobogotti Aug 28, 16:31

ST was nothing more than a break from normal and a trip back to the early Spielberg/King days. It might have lobogotti Aug 28, 16:38

a good piece on why Stranger Things misses the point of 80s horror/sci-fi completely slipping jimmy Aug 28, 21:55

who says anything has to have a point? {nm} islander Aug 29, 06:43