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Shows like Squid Game (South Korea) or Money Heist (Spain) have proven that language is no longer a barrier to becoming a global phenomenon. Entertainment content is increasingly reflecting a multi-faceted world, allowing audiences to see themselves represented in stories that were previously gatekept by traditional studios. Transmedia Storytelling: Worlds Beyond the Screen They shape our political opinions (watch The Daily

Popular culture encompasses the products, attitudes, and activities considered mainstream within a given society.