Netflix, the TV-streaming company behind hit shows such as The Crown and House Of Cards, is working on ways to give viewers control of key plot decisions.
Some of the storylines will be simple and linear, like the Choose Your Own Adventure books many grew up with.
Actors would film numerous alternate plot segment in advance, letting viewers choose which route to take through the story.
The most complex versions could turn back on themselves, so viewers could in theory watch dramas that are ‘infinite’.
Netflix will run a trial with choose-your-own-adventure shows for children later this year, based on an established character.
If they are successful, it will use the format for TV programmes aimed at adults. It has not said whether it would apply the format to established series, or use it exclusively for new ones.
Under the plans actors would film numerous alternate plot segment in advance, letting viewers choose which route to take through the story
Netflix president Reed Hastings confirmed the company is working on interactive shows, saying: ‘Once you have got interactivity you can try anything.’
[Article Courtesy of Axios]