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Historically, entertainment operated on a "push" model: networks broadcast content at scheduled times (Williams, 1974). This created a shared national temporality. The digital revolution introduced a "pull" model, exemplified by Netflix’s binge-release strategy and TikTok’s infinite scroll. This structural shift has three profound effects: The Power of Representation and Global Media Distributing

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the archetype. It trained audiences to watch post-credit scenes and connect dots across eleven years of content. This has changed how writers craft stories. Today, popular media relies on "world-building" rather than linear plots. Streaming platforms encourage this by releasing entire seasons at once, fueling "binge culture."