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In recent years, a new trend has been gaining traction in entertainment: short form series or miniseries. Unlike traditional TV series, which often span multiple seasons, these productions are designed to tell a complete story in a few episodes, usually between 6 and 10. Examples such as *Chernobyl*, *The Queen's Gambit* and *Mare of Easttown* highlight the impact of this format.
One of the main reasons for the success of short form series is their more concise and direct pace. Modern audiences, increasingly overwhelmed by an avalanche of content, seem to be more interested in quick and conclusive narratives. In addition, the format allows greater creative freedom for writers and directors, who do not need to stretch the plot to ensure multiple seasons.
However, the popularity of these short form series raises an important question: are we moving away from complex, long-form stories that require more commitment from the viewer? Some of the most iconic series in TV history, such as *Breaking Bad* and *Game of Thrones*, needed several seasons to develop their characters and plots. Could the trend towards miniseries lead to a simplification of narratives?
With the demand for more dynamic and accessible content, short series seem to have a guaranteed place in the future of entertainment. However, will this more agile form of narrative prevail, or will there still be room for long and elaborate productions?
One of the main reasons for the success of short form series is their more concise and direct pace. Modern audiences, increasingly overwhelmed by an avalanche of content, seem to be more interested in quick and conclusive narratives. In addition, the format allows greater creative freedom for writers and directors, who do not need to stretch the plot to ensure multiple seasons.
However, the popularity of these short form series raises an important question: are we moving away from complex, long-form stories that require more commitment from the viewer? Some of the most iconic series in TV history, such as *Breaking Bad* and *Game of Thrones*, needed several seasons to develop their characters and plots. Could the trend towards miniseries lead to a simplification of narratives?
With the demand for more dynamic and accessible content, short series seem to have a guaranteed place in the future of entertainment. However, will this more agile form of narrative prevail, or will there still be room for long and elaborate productions?
