This era is often looked back upon through a lens of nostalgia, as it represents the transition from traditional media to the high-intensity, clip-based consumption patterns seen on modern social and digital platforms today.
Utilizing the "Friday Night Lights" or "Monday Night Football" aesthetic to create a sense of familiarity and Americana.
Many media outlets moved toward a raw, handheld camera style to simulate a "behind-the-scenes" or "real-life" experience, which was a departure from highly polished studio productions of the previous decade.