2021

Several papers and industry reports from analyze the dramatic shifts in entertainment content and popular media , largely driven by pandemic-induced digital acceleration . Core Scholarly & Industry Papers

The year 2021 was an incredible one for television, with a wide range of shows captivating audiences worldwide. Here are some of the most notable TV shows of the year:

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• Platform Tweaks:

  The music charts were defined by a shift toward raw, emotional storytelling and the arrival of an era-defining talent.

  Television continued to dominate, representing 90% of all digital views and transactions in 2021. Bridgerton

  Breakdown:

  2021 wasn't a clean victory lap. The entertainment industry grappled with its moral compass. The toxic workplace allegations against The Mandalorian star Gina Carano and the shocking indictment of That '70s Show star Danny Masterson highlighted the industry's ongoing reckoning with behavior behind the scenes.