Do stories always need to get bigger? Let’s rethink the sequel trap. @FantologyPodcast
Do stories always need to get bigger? Let’s rethink the sequel trap.  @FantologyPodcast
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jake and Stephen dive deep into the Murderbot series, specifically Platform Decay, to challenge the modern expectation that every narrative must constantly escalate in scale. They explore whether audiences truly crave endless expansion or if there is actually a refreshing space for self-contained, smaller-stakes storytelling in today's landscape. A thought-provoking look at narrative progression and the evolving preferences of genre fans.
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