You talkin' to me?: how TV narration got personal

While voiceovers once addressed audiences en masse, Mr Robot and Fleabag are among a wave of shows revelling in ripping down the fourth wall The TV voiceover is a trope that is as old as TV itself. It has been a staple of mystery shows, comedies and even heavyweight dramas. Whether voiceover or to-camera narration, it has helped viewers navigate tricksy plots, or simply revealed a character’s internal state to the audience. Dexter, for instance, would not have worked without the voiceover