Netflix gives up interactive films
Viewers can intervene in the plot of some Netflix films and series. The concept has no future there.
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At the end of November, Netflix is deleting almost all interactive films and series. Of the current 24, only four are to be retained, including the interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. Apparently, viewers' enthusiasm for being able to influence the plot in places does not meet the streaming service's expectations.
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Netflix began offering interactive titles for both adults and children in 2017. No new productions are planned. Instead, Netflix is currently focusing on streaming interactive computer games, with generative artificial intelligence being used to spice up the games. The games are thematically based on Netflix series or films, a familiar concept in the computer games industry.
In addition to Bandersnatch, only the interactive titles Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, Ranveer vs. Wild with Bear Grylls and You vs. Wild will be available for streaming from December 1 , according to The Verge.
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