People are craving comfort. Amid what can feel like a state of constant crisis – a layering of traumatic societal events – it can sometimes seem like we’ve lost a sense of scale and cohesion. In the face of this, the desire to retreat into nostalgia is more seductive than ever.

Amazon's launch of a TV show made up of footage from Ring doorbells has been met with scrutiny. Americans are increasingly wary of the surveillance that dominates their lives, calling out both the government and corporate bodies for abusing their personal data and privacy.

As the career path between TikTok and viral fame becomes blurred, young people on the brink of stardom are looking for their chance in the spotlight. Brat TV, a small Hollywood studio, produces content and series featuring Gen Zers who are using their social status to propel their careers.

For years, Univision has been the most trusted television network among Latinx Americans. As the company pivots to embrace the potential of on-demand streaming, what can other broadcasters and brands learn from its success in reaching the fastest-growing ethnic demographic in the US?

American adults may still spend hours watching TV each day, but with consumption spread across so many platforms – from conventional TV sets to mobile devices to social media channels – the race is on to win and hold their attention. What keeps people coming back for more?