The Storytelling Revolution Begins
For decades, television storytelling adhered to a predictable rhythm. Episodes were largely self-contained, offering neat resolutions by the end credits. This format, while effective for its time, often prioritized episodic closure over the intricate development of overarching narratives. Audiences grew accustomed to a certain kind of storytelling, one that rarely ventured into the complexities of long-form character arcs or intricate plotlines that spanned entire seasons. The very definition of what a television show could achieve was, in many ways, limited by these established conventions.