# Interactive TV Shows The Twilight Zone Reboot Will Be a Cross Between a Movie and a Game By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-zone References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/18/11449982/twilight-zone-reboot-cbs-interlude) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/2016/04/ken-levine-twilight-zone/) By the looks of the Twilight Zone reboot, cable networks are working overtime to figure out how to keep customers coming back for more in the age of [cord-cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackbox-games) and more interactive entertainment. Leaning towards the latter, the show comes with a big twist -- and that's saying a lot of something that is naturally full of twists. With the pilot written and directed by BioShock creator Ken Levine, the Twilight Zone reboot has a lot of promise. But what makes it even more intriguing is its [interactive quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neverending-stories). Part film and [part game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game), people will be able to "change and adapt the story based on what he or she feels," while also being able to "return repeatedly and have a different viewing experience each time." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Entertainment:** The Twilight Zone reboot showcases the growing trend of interactive entertainment, where viewers can actively participate in and affect the storyline. - **Convergence of Film and Gaming:** The Twilight Zone reboot represents the emerging trend of merging film and gaming elements, creating a new medium of entertainment that offers a unique storytelling experience. - **Personalized Viewing Experiences:** The Twilight Zone reboot highlights the increasing trend of personalized viewing experiences, allowing viewers to shape the narrative and have a different encounter with the show each time they watch. ### Where This Applies - **Television Broadcasting:** The television broadcasting industry can explore opportunities to incorporate interactive elements in their shows, providing viewers with immersive and engaging experiences. - **Video Game Development:** The video game development industry can capitalize on the convergence of film and gaming to create innovative and immersive experiences that blur the boundaries between the two mediums. - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can leverage the trend of personalized viewing experiences by offering interactive content that allows users to shape the narrative and cater to their individual preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Virtual Television Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-tv.md) - [Interactive AI Reality Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rival-peak.md) - [Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-2.md) - [Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choose-love-1.md) - [Streaming Service Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-puzzled.md) - [Streaming Series Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game.md) - [TV Show-Generating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-1.md) - [Series-Inspired Life-Sized Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-squid-game.md) - [Retro TV Simulator Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blippo.md)