The year 2021 was not a return to normal, but rather the birth of a new entertainment ecosystem. The cinematic experience survived, but it now exists exclusively for spectacle; dramas and mid-budget films have largely migrated to streaming. Broadcast television held onto its audience only through live sports and breaking news, while music and gaming blurred the lines between passive listening and interactive engagement.

: A breakout comedy hit starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.