Social Media-Based TV Series

'Humans of New York' Will Be Turned into a 12-Part Docuseries

Humans of New York: The Series has been confirmed as a docuseries iteration of the eponymous interview-based blog that's dominated social media.

Humans of New York is a popular account that shares its interviews with New Yorkers. The blog's Instagram feed, which features a photo of the interviewee and a snippet of their life story, receive hundreds of thousands of likes with each share, allowing the TV series to feel like a realistic next step.

The 12-part television series will feature a more in-depth look into the lives of the average New Yorker, exploring their passions and struggles. According to Brandon Stanton, the man behind the project, the series will be based off of an archive of 1,200 filmed interviews collected over the past four years.

Social Media-based TV Series
This trend highlights the potential for turning successful social media accounts into TV series, providing a new platform for storytelling and expanding audience reach.
Interview-based Content
The popularity of Humans of New York demonstrates the demand for authentic, interview-based content that allows for deep connections and storytelling.
Exploring Everyday Lives
The TV series format offers an opportunity to explore the lives of ordinary people in depth, showcasing their passions, struggles, and unique stories.

Who This Affects Most

Entertainment
The entertainment industry can tap into the potential of adapting popular social media accounts into TV series, creating engaging content for a wider audience.
Digital Media
Digital media platforms have an opportunity to leverage the trend of interview-based content, exploring innovative ways to connect with and engage their audience.
Social Impact
The trend of showcasing everyday lives through TV series presents opportunities for social impact initiatives to raise awareness and promote empathy for diverse stories and experiences.
SCORE
1.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 21%
Activity 26%
Freshness 8%

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