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How Many Gen Z Actually Watch Microseries on Socials

Gen Z’s latest binge-worthy obsession isn’t coming from Netflix or HBO—it’s happening right on their FYP…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Microseries have gone from a niche internet trend to a huge entertainment format in just a couple of years
  • Most Gen Z are tuning in to watch microseries on social media (we told you socials are Gen Z’s TV!)
  • Brands have an opportunity to get in on the action—if they haven’t already—and Gen Z is open to it
Wouldn’t you know—YPulse is seeing another one of our predictions play out! Back in 2023, we predicted micro-bingeing would eat into traditional TV time. And over the past year, thanks to Gen Z viewers, bite-sized scripted shows have gone from a viral internet obsession mainly coming from China to a format making headlines and attracting major entertainment players. Fox and Disney have launched micro-content studios, TikTok rolled out PineDrama, its own platform for ultra-short fictional episodes, and many streamers have begun experimenting with vertical video feeds in the midst of the microdrama boom. YPulse has also been tracking brands’ growing...

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