The Cultural Review

Linear Narratives

1 article

A futuristic split screen comparing interactive media's branching paths with the linear flow of traditional storytelling, symbolizing the evolution of narrative in 2026.
Media

What is Interactive Media Storytelling vs Linear Narratives in 2026?

When viewers skip forward or backward in an interactive TV show, algorithms can now predict with high accuracy whether they will abandon the content entirely.

Andre Silva·June 24, 2026