Delphine Rivet (Konbini): “We demand Duanju series that stimulate us, intellectually or emotionally”

While the micro-drama format remains largely unexplored by French critics, some observers are beginning to approach it with curiosity and openness. In an article published on Konbini, Delphine Rivet analyzes the rise of these vertical fictions born in China, designed for phone screens and consumed at high speed. She describes an ecosystem where storytelling adapts to the logic of contemporary uses: very short episodes, often mass-produced, but capable of generating strong emotional involvement.

A lucid reading of the new rhythm of the series

The journalist examines the ongoing transformation in detail: the compression of narrative, the effectiveness of dialogue, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the creation and distribution processes. She emphasizes that these micro-fictions, far from being simple products of the algorithm, reveal new forms of writing adapted to mobile devices and the fragmentation of attention. This analytical perspective brings a welcome nuance to the debate surrounding the transformation of the serial format.

In conclusion, Delphine Rivet calls for a renewed creative demand: " Let's demand series that challenge us, intellectually or emotionally! " A call to artists and authors: invest in this new territory, seize it with sincerity and ambition, and make duanju not just a simple format, but a space of expression where short, powerful and fully artistic works can be born.

Konbini, October 15, 2025