Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast

When Long Takes Work (And When They Don't): Episode 187

10.29.2018 - By IndiewirePlay

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Recently, TV has been graced with a number of examples of long takes — single-shot sequences that stretch on for minutes, per the story demands, including "Daredevil," "The Haunting of Hill House," "Kidding" and the upcoming "Homecoming." What makes these technological feats exciting to watch, and when do they prove distracting? Liz and Ben get into the nitty-gritty. (Shockingly, "The X-Files" comes up!)

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