Netflix and the Re-invention of Television
This book deals with the various ways Netflix reconceptualises television as part of the process of TV IV. As television continues to undergo a myriad of significant changes, Netflix has proven itself to be the dominant force in this development, simultan
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Netflix & the
Re-invention
of Television
Netflix and the Re-invention of Television
Mareike Jenner
Netflix and the Re-invention of Television
Mareike Jenner Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge, UK
ISBN 978-3-319-94315-2 ISBN 978-3-319-94316-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94316-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018946158 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image: Jane_Kelly/Getty Images Cover design by Tom Howey Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Acknowledgements
First of all, I would like to thank Lina Aboujieb, the editor of this book and her assistant Ellie Freedman, for their support throughout the development of this book. I am also indebted to the peer reviewers for their insightful comments to help develop this project. This research would not have been possible without the consistent support of friends and colleagues, such as Matt Hills, Tanya Horeck, Glen Creeber, Stephanie Jones, Lisa Richards and others. I would also like to thank my family for their ongoing support as well as Sandra, Christina, Judith and Laura, without whom none of this is possible.
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Contents
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Introduction: Netflix and the Re-invention of Television
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Part I Controlling Television: TV’s Ancillary Technologies 2
Introduction: Control, Power, Television 35
3
Managing Choice, Negotiating Power: Remote Controls
4
New Regimes of Control: Television as Convergence Medium 69
5
Digital Television and Control 89
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Part II Binge-Watching and the Re-invention of Control 6
Introduction: Binge-Watching Netflix 109
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Scheduling the Binge 11
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