Crucially, marked the beginning of the end for the "Golden Age of Peak TV." Analysts noted that for the first time since 2019, the total minutes of original scripted content dropped. Popular media was shifting toward unscripted reality and live streaming .
2022 was also the year Silicon Valley tried to sell us virtual real estate. While Facebook’s Meta retreated (and its stock plummeted), gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite quietly became the true metaverse. Over 60% of US teens played Roblox in 2022, attending virtual concerts (Lil Nas X) and movie premieres inside the game. Popular media had become a playable, shoppable, social environment. redxxx 19 11 22 jaye rose and red strapon xxx verified