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This paper argues that contemporary romantic drama on streaming platforms has shifted from cathartic resolution to continuous affective maintenance. Drawing on Lauren Berlant’s concept of “cruel optimism” and analysis of Normal People (Hulu/BBC, 2020) and One Day (Netflix, 2024), I show how bingeable romantic drama trains viewers to sustain emotional investment without guaranteed payoff, mirroring the precarity of digital-era relationships.

The rise of Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+ has fundamentally altered how we consume . Theatrical releases once demanded a happy ending to ensure repeat viewings. Streaming, however, allows for ambiguity. StasyQ - Agnes - 617 - Erotic- Posing- Solo - 2...

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