In recent years, entertainment documentary series have surged on streaming platforms. Traditionally seen as rigorous and academic, documentaries are reinventing themselves by adopting narrative techniques from fiction, with cliffhangers and an addictive structure. These series cover unifying topics with a budget lower than that of fiction. Are we witnessing the birth of a new genre? What impact will this have on traditional fiction and documentary?
Session moderated by Nick Edwards, freelance journalist specialising in international TV.
