Who is in control? Netflix’s algorithm and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
The optional removal of these paratextual elements is a method used by Netflix to give viewers the feeling of more control over what they’re watching, while actually using it to pull them deeper into the binge.
Sexualities on the TV Screen: Heartstopper
The character of Nick Nelson discovers his bisexuality over the course of the first season of the show while battling with his reputation as the star rugby player and thus against the stereotype that playing sport and being queer are mutually exclusive.
Snow White Intertext in Sylvia Plath’s Poppies in July?
Sylvia Plath’s 1962 poem, Poppies in July relies heavily on allusion, symbolism, and confessional poetry to shape meaning and impact through their interaction with each other and the ambiguity of Plath’s poetry. Together, they shape multiple meanings and emotional impacts.
Going Online: Heartbreak High
Appointment television only needs to hold our attention for the length of one episode and includes commercials as a palate cleanser. Now, with the ability to watch episodes, or seasons consecutively, Netflix’s shows must strive to keep viewers’ attention for an extended period of time.