Source: Variety
Summary
Peacock is launching two unscripted Bravo microdramas, which will stream in the Peacock app. The announcement comes as microdrama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox gain popularity. The microdramas will be part of Peacock’s content offerings. According to reports, microdrama apps have been successful in recent times.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Peacock is trying to capitalize on the microdrama trend with two unscripted Bravo shows. Because what the world really needed was more drama in bite-sized chunks. The success of ReelShort and DramaBox has apparently inspired Peacock to jump on the bandwagon. One can’t help but wonder if this is just a rehashing of the same old reality TV formula. And by “one,” I mean everyone who’s ever seen a reality TV show. “Microdramas” is just a fancy word for “short attention span entertainment.”
Author: Evan Null
