Back in 2016, Netflix dipped its toes into interactive stories, where fans could control an episode by selecting on-screen options. It was first used for children’s media that highlighted the technology’s video-game-like qualities. It then expanded to education shows, like the Bear Grylls survival show You vs. Wild, and the interactive game show Trivia Crack.
Then, in 2018, Netflix finally released a high-profile interactive special based on one of their top franchises, and for a moment, looked like the platform was going to try reinventing television entirely. Seven years later, that hasn’t happened, and the once intriguing special will now be removed from the service altogether.
