MagTalk | Is Your Favorite TV Show Literature? Redefining Storytelling in the 21st Century

2025-10-01

What if the most important "novels" of our generation aren't books at all? We're in a golden age of storytelling, but much of it isn't happening on the printed page. Our latest article, "Beyond the Bound Book," makes the case that prestige TV series, graphic novels, and even video games have earned a place in the literary conversation. From the complex character studies in Breaking Bad to the heartbreaking narrative choices in The Last of Us, we explore how new media are tackling deep themes ...

What if the most important "novels" of our generation aren't books at all?

We're in a golden age of storytelling, but much of it isn't happening on the printed page. Our latest article, "Beyond the Bound Book," makes the case that prestige TV series, graphic novels, and even video games have earned a place in the literary conversation.

From the complex character studies in Breaking Bad to the heartbreaking narrative choices in The Last of Us, we explore how new media are tackling deep themes and pushing storytelling in exciting directions. It's time to expand the definition of literature.

Read the full argument here: https://englishpluspodcast.com/is-your-favorite-tv-show-literature-redefining-storytelling-in-the-21st-century/

#Storytelling #Literature #PopCulture #PrestigeTV #VideoGames #GraphicNovels #Art

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